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National Rural News Wednesday June 3

National Rural News Wednesday June 3 In today's National Rural News: Trade tensions, looming tariffs and seasonal conditions weigh heavily on the cattle sector, drone designed to look like a falcon now being trailled in Queensland, demand for CCTV on South Australian farms soars - 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.

Trade tensions, looming tariffs and seasonal conditions weigh heavily on the cattle sector

Looming tariffs, trade shifts and seasonal conditions are adding uncertainty to the beef sector.  ANZ's Winter Commodity reports shows increased culling driven by poor seasonal conditions has led to a significant drop in cow prices in March and April --  But export demand continued to prop up the sector. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to ANZ Agribusiness Executive Director Michael Whitehead about the findings See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Tuesday June 2

National Rural News Tuesday June 2 In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to opening milk prices, ag production value to fall, wool market reaches five year high  - 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.

'Pain is being shared': Industry representatives say both dairy farmers and processors are struggling, as milk prices for the new season are revealed

Some farmers say they are disappointed by opening milk prices, but industry leaders say processors are struggling too.  Prices and supply agreements for the new milk season have been finalised, with prices ranging from between 8 to 10 dollars per kilogram of milk solids.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Dairy Farmers President Ben Bennett about how the prices reflect the challenges the entire sector is facing.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Monday June 1

National Rural News Monday June 1 In today's National Rural News: Deadline day for dairy processors and their new milk supply agreements, final decision on paraquat use weeks away, support for rural families travelling for their child's specialist treatment  - 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.