Beef production off the strongest start to the year on record

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.

National Rural News Friday June 5

National Rural News Friday June 5 In today's National Rural News: Beef exporters are on the verge of losing access to the Chinese markets, the hail risk to winter crops, the risk of new U-S tariffs - 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 Thursday June 4

National Rural News Thursday June 4 In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to wage increase, cotton prices reach two year high, SA and Victoria leading the way in cattle producer confidence - 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.

Wine sector facing the toughest commercial challenges in generations

Wine industry representatives are calling for the federal government to halt tax changes announced the budget.  Taylors Wines is threatening to take its operations overseas, arguing a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trusts and capital gains will hamper their ability to be competitive. While the nation's largest retail liquor network Endeavour Group has announced it will step away from producing wine and sell key vineyards and a bottling facility. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Australian Grape and Wine Chief Executive Lee McLean about the struggles within the sector See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.