National Rural News Wednesday June 10

National Rural News Wednesday July 1

National Rural News Wednesday July 1 In today's National Rural News: Fifth case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed, new financial year changes on farm, growth of the local olive oil industry-- 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.

Olive growers say it's an exciting time for the industry, as consumer demand grows.

Olive growers say it's an exciting time for the industry, as consumer demand grows.  Australia produces about half of the extra virgin olive oil it consumes, with the rest being imported from Mediterranean countries.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Olive Association Chief Executive Michael Southan about the future of the industry. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Tuesday June 30

National Rural News Tuesday June 30 In today's National Rural News: National milk pool increases, farmers on alert for bird flu outbreak, NSW water bills on the rise again -- 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.

New South Wales farmers and irrigators staring down the barrel of another round of water bill hikes

New South Wales Farmers and Irrigators are staring down the barrel of more water bill hikes.  The state's Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal has approved water price increases of nearly 50 percent over the next four years.  Rural Reporter Jefferson Shaw caught up with Shadow Water Minister and Nationals M-P Steph Cooke about what it means for farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Monday June 29

National Rural News Monday June 29 In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers again call for price transparency ahead of new season, rural vets to play a crucial role in bird flu management, Aus Post boss to face senate grilling -- 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.