National Rural News Monday February 9

In today's National Rural News: Trade agreement with EU expected in the coming weeks, new report raises the alarm about the PALM scheme, the Coalition reunites -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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A new report is warning of major concerns around exploitation and a lack of basic human rights for workers on a key labour employment scheme. 

The Improving PALM report has made 10 recommendations to safeguard the program.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Report Lead Peter Mares about his findings.

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National Rural News Friday February 6

In today's National Rural News: Exporters facing growing costs, calls for Royal Commission into the Murray Darling Basin intensify, another cattle tick detection in Central Queensland  -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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The wine sector is asking for almost 140 million dollars in support ahead of the federal budget. 

In its pre-budget submission, Australian Grape and Wine has outlined the need for a structured, three year plan to address oversupply, rebuild demand and support growers and winemakers. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Chief Executive Lee McLean about what help is needed. 

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National Rural News Thursday February 5 

In today's National Rural News: Beef producer confidence on the rise, More drought relief for South Australian farmers, more growers looking for netting to shade crops-- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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New data shows the majority of cattle producers feel confident about the year ahead. 

The latest Beef Producers Intentions survey from Meat and Livestock Australia shows confidence is sitting at its highest level in more than two years. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Market Information Manager Stephen Bignell about the trend. 

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National Rural News Wednesday February 4 

In today's National Rural News: US cattle herd dips, summer temperature records broken in heatwave, rural boarders return to school-- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Parents of boarding students are being told to take a few simple steps to make the back to school transition easier for their children. 

Children across the country are unpacking their bags and setting into boarding life as the new school year begins. 

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke to Richard Stokes from the Australian Boarding Schools Association.

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In today's National Rural News: Will the coalition reunite?, calls for better recognition of agricultural field days, new labelling code for plant-based protein products  -- plus the latest from the markets and more. 

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Industry groups are calling for greater recognition of the importance of field days to the agriculture sector. 

The Association of Agricultural Field Days says the events play a vital role in the sectors productivity, sustainability and competitiveness. 

Data from the association shows the events generate about two-billion-dollars in trade annually. 

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick caught up with Chairman Bruce Wright to discuss his calls. 

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