National Rural News Wednesday May 27

In today's National Rural News: Data shows freight operators are absorbing soaring diesel costs, wheat plantings to plummet, farmers urged to source winter feed early - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Farmers are urging the federal government to hold a fast and efficient consultation process on Right to Repair reforms.

Labor is moving to expand the reforms to agricultural machinery, which would allow farmers to service and repair their own farm machinery, like tractors.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with National Farmers Federation President Hamish McIntyre about how it would benefit the ag sector.

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National Rural News Tuesday May 26

In today's National Rural News: Feedlot capacity and turnover reaches record levels, ACCC issues fines for alleged breaches to the dairy code of conduct, almond exports plummet - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Cattle on feed and feeding capacity numbers has risen to record levels, according to the latest industry survey.

The Australian Lot Feeders Association and Meat and Livestock Australia figures show numbers on feed this quarter hit a new record of 1.6 million.

Feedlot capacity is above 1.7 million.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Meat and Livestock Australia Senior Market Information Analyst Emiliano Diaz about what the data means for the industry.

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National Rural News Monday May 25

In today's National Rural News: Goat transaction levy could rise, potential deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, Farmers band together to send grain to conflict zones - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Goat producers are calling for changes to transaction levies, as the industry experiences rapid growth.

The Goat Industry Council is reviewing the current levy, which is collected at a rate of 37.7 cents per head.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with President John Falkenhagen about the next steps in the consultation process.

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National Rural News Friday May 22

In today's National Rural News: Beef production off the strongest start to the year on record, changes to Right to Repair laws for agricultural machinery, recent rainfall doesn't quell drought pressures - plus the latest from the markets and more.

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It's been a strong start to the year for beef production, according to the latest figures.

ABS data shows more than 730 000 tonnes of beef were produced in the March quarter, with 2.3 million head of cattle slaughtered.

Rural Reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Meat and Livestock Australia Senior Market Information Manager Stephen Bignell about the figures.

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