Wine sector facing the toughest commercial challenges in generations

What is behind a drop in wool prices?

Experts say this week's dip in wool prices isn't cause for concern.  The Eastern Market Indicator ended the week 46 cents lower than the week prior, after months of strong performances.  Supply concerns are pushing the market up, as fashion and textiles industries and consumers turn their attention back to natural fibres.  Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Australian Wool Exchange Senior Market Analyst Lionel Plunkett about the drop in prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Friday June 26

In today's National Rural News: WA Poultry farmers prepare for the worst, RSPCA lays animal cruelty charges, what's behind a dip in wool prices -- 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 25

National Rural News Thursday June 25 In today's National Rural News: deadly strain of bird flu detected in a second state, farmer concerns over interest in data centres, successful uptake of virtual fencing on QLD farm -- 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.

Victorian farmers warn agriculture is on a collision course with artificial intelligence and data centres

Victorian farmers are calling for the agriculture sector to be protected, amid a data centre infrastructure boom.  There are currently 30 proposed projects, which require land, energy and water.  The Victorian Farmers Federation says the lessons from the state's renewable energy roll out need to be learned. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President Ryan Milgate about farmers concerns.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

National Rural News Wednesday June 24

National Rural News Wednesday June 24 In today's National Rural News: Chemical regulator makes it's decision about toxic herbicide use, Labor maintains it's prepared for an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu, Opposition demands answers on post office closures -- 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.