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  1. National Rural News Thursday April 30

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    National Rural News Thursday April 30

    National Rural News Thursday April 30 In today's National Rural News: Farmer's priorities for the upcoming federal budget, latest VicGrid visits fail to assess land, promising signs cattle could be transported long distances by rail -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  2. Regional banks call for stronger action on smaller banks closing branches and slashing services

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    Regional banks call for stronger action on smaller banks closing branches and slashing services

    An alliance of regional banks are calling for more action to protect face to face services in the bush.  The Regional Banking Investment Alliance warns a moratorium on bank closures until 2027 only covers the big four banks, and doesn't do enough to ensure customers have access to banking services.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Queensland Country Bank Chief Executive Aaron Newman about the concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  3. National Rural News Wednesday April 29

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    National Rural News Wednesday April 29

    National Rural News Wednesday April 29 In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers renew calls for fairer milk pricing, shearers react to forecast dip in wool production, cotton crop to be 1 million bales fewer tan last season -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  4. Grain industry's call for new incentives to shore up on-farm fuel supply as farmers struggling during seeding and harvest

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    Grain industry's call for new incentives to shore up on-farm fuel supply as farmers struggling during seeding and harvest

    The grain industry is pushing for tax breaks to allow farmers to stock up on on-farm fuel supply.  Growers warn they have been left exposed by fuel shortages amid the critical seeding and harvest windows.  Grain Producers Australia wants to introduce incentives similar to those already in place for grain and fodder storage Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with spokesman Andrew Weidemann about the calls.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  5. National Rural News Tuesday April 28

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    National Rural News Tuesday April 28

    National Rural News Tuesday April 28 In today's National Rural News: Grapevine virus detected in Australia for the first time, shorn wool and wool clip to fall further, organic industry welcomes moves to introduce regulation -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  6. Industry reacts to little known crop virus found in Australian grapevines

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    Industry reacts to little known crop virus found in Australian grapevines

    A grapevine virus has been detected in Australia for the first time -- but industry experts say it's too soon to tell what sort of affect it will have on our local production.  Grapevine Berry Inner Necrosis Virus, also known as GIN-V, has been detected in table grapes in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.  The disease has the potential to spread to wine grapes, rootstocks and dried fruit varieties, and can cause restricted growth, delayed budburst, changing leaf colours or patterns and reduce grape quality.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Table Grape Association Chief Executive Jeff Scott about the situation, and what the industry's next steps are.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    5 min
  7. National Rural News Monday April 27

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    National Rural News Monday April 27

    National Rural News Monday April 27 In today's National Rural News: Freight industry lays out its plan to boost productivity, Beijing grants additional beef export licenses, Southern NSW cotton harvest shrinks -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min
  8. Experts question why China has granted additional beef export licenses as quota restriction looms

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    Experts question why China has granted additional beef export licenses as quota restriction looms

    Analysts believe there could be changes to China's beef import quota, as Beijing grants additional export licenses to Australian producers.  Dozens of licenses have been amended to allow for chilled meat exports rather than just frozen, and 8 new licences have been approved.  Earlier this year, China announced it would only allow 205 000 tonnes of Australian beef to enter the market before a 55% tariff was applied.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Global Agritrends Analyst Simon Quilty about the decision and what it could mean for producers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
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The Rural News

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  • Channel
    2GB
  • Creator
    Nine Radio
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 759747
  • Show Website
    The Rural News

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