Wine sector facing the toughest commercial challenges in generations

National Rural News Thursday June 18

In today's National Rural News: Fertiliser relief in sight as the U.S and Iran sign peace deal, farmer confidence hits record low, QLD beef producers under scrutiny  -- plus the latest from the markets and more.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast [http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Farmer confidence hits record low

Farmer confidence has plummeted to its lowest recorded level in 20 years.  Research from Rabobank shows 58% of Australian farmers had a negative outlook for the next 12 months.  Soaring input costs are being put to blame as a result of the Middle East conflict, with the recent peace deal showing small signs of relief.   Rural Editor Emily Minney spokes with Rabobank's Country Banking Executive Marcel van Doremaele about the trends. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Concerns about the move to full cost recovery on agricultural exports

Farmers are raising concerns about the federal government's decision to move to full cost recovery on agricultural exports.  Since 2023, Labor has had support measures in place to bridge the gap between what farmers pay and what regulation costs.  But from next July, farmers will begin paying more, as part of a phased roll out.  The National Farmers Federation warns businesses could re-consider its export participation, and young workers could be deterred from the sector.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Mike Guerin about the industry's concerns.  Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Wednesday June 17

In today's National Rural News: Calls for an extension to the fuel excise, more funding to address Lumpy Skin Disease, what does the future of the agriculture sector look like? -- 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.

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.