Beef production off the strongest start to the year on record

National Rural News Wednesday June 10

National Rural News Wednesday June 10 In today's National Rural News: Global beef supply to tighten, additional fertiliser and diesel bound for Australia, a looming pollination crisis  - 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.

Experts predict Australia well placed to handle tightening global beef supply

Global beef production is tipped to fall more than 2% this year, but experts say that's good news for the Australian industry.  A new report from Rabobank shows Australia's beef sector is expected to continue its strong production and export levels as the U.S, China and Brazil all brace for a dip in production.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Rabobank's Angus Gidley-Baird about what it means for Australia's beef industry. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Tuesday June 9

National Rural News Tuesday June 9 In today's National Rural News: New resource to help suppliers navigate relationships with retailers, new research to safeguard fertiliser supply long term, potential new way to manage feral pests  - 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.

The potential new way to manage a feral pest

Researchers are trying to decipher a "hidden language" in fox urine to better control the pests. There are an estimated 1.7 million foxes in Australia, responsible for the deaths of millions of livestock and native animals. A joint venture between Charles Sturt University and the New South Wales Environmental Trust is hoping to use the animals urine to make management more effective. Rural Reporter Chris McCarthy caught up with research lead Doctor Anke Frank about the study.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Middle East exports rebound amid continued Iran conflict

Red meat exports to the Middle East have begun to rebound, as tensions in the region continue.  Shipments have nearly doubled since the Iran conflict broke out three months ago, but still remain almost half the volumes from this time last year. Experts say a lack of demand from tourists in the region is largely responsible, not just the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Elders analyst Richard Koch about the trends See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.