National Rural News Tuesday June 16

National Rural News Tuesday June 16

National Rural News Tuesday June 16 In today's National Rural News: Strait of Hormuz to formally reopen on Friday, sugar mills expected to come back online next week, a parasite spreading through Texas - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Does New World Screwworm spreading through Texas affect the Australian cattle industry

Experts say Australia's cattle industry is not at risk, as a parasite spreads through the United States.  A dozen cases of New World Screwworm have been detected in cattle in Texas.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Global Agritrends Meat and Livestock Analyst Simon Quilty, to get a better understanding of the situation and how it could influence Australia's cattle industry. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Monday June 15

National Rural News Monday June 15 In today's National Rural News: Peace deal reached in Middle East conflict, export fees on the rise, nitrogen fertiliser prices soften- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Bravo Apples launch in Chinese supermarkets in a milestone moment for the apple industry

A popular brand of Australian apples has hit Chinese supermarket shelves.  Soluna Apples, known as Bravo Apples in Australia, are being sold in premium grocers on China's mainland.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with WA Farm Direct General Manager Elliot Jones about the milestone. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Thursday June 11

National Rural News Thursday June 11 In today's National Rural News: Beef exports to China slow, port security fees nearly triple, cherry growers celebrated after strong season  - plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.