National Rural News Wednesday January 28

In today's National Rural News: record temperatures in Victoria put pressure on firefighters, aerial shooting of feral pigs in flooded parts of queensland begins, hay delivered to drought stricken WA farmers  -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Stock losses are mounting as flood waters in Queensland's North-West recede. 

An estimated 100 thousand head of livestock have died in the flooding event -- with that figure expected to rise. 

Many farmers in the region had just gotten back on their feet after the 2019 floods. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with AgForce Queensland President Shane McCarthy to get the latest on the situation. 

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National Rural News Tuesday January 27

In today's National Rural News: Heatwave reaches Victoria, calls for a royal commission into the Murray Darling Basin plan, Purple tomatoes to hit shelves by the end of the year -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Genetically modified tomatoes are making their way to Australian shelves after being given the tick of approval from the food safety regulator. 

Victorian based All Aussie Farmers have been working with American researchers to develop the antioxidant rich tomato, genetically modified with snapdragon DNA. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Managing Director Travis Murphy about the purple tomato.

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National Rural News Friday January 23

In today's National Rural News: Devastation from Victorian bushfires laid bare, China warns against steel tariffs, lot fed cattle given more access to shade -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Thursday January 22

In today's National Rural News:Coalition splits for the second time in eight months, Queensland's largest dairy factory to close, Australian olive oil bridging supply gaps -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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38 thousand head of livestock have perished in Victoria's devastating bushfires and there are fears that number will only climb. 

Farmers are beginning to return to their properties after the blazes ripped through an area five times the size of Singapore. 

Producers are also grappling with crop losses and entire vineyards and orchards burned to the ground

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Victorian Farmers Federation President Brett Hosking about the extent of the damage.

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Australian Olive Oil producers are helping bridge the gap in supply due to drought in Europe. 

Heatwaves and drought across key producing regions like Italy, Greece and Spain has hampered supply and led to an increase in prices. 

But ANZ Agribusiness says it has presented the local industry with an interesting opportunity. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Executive Director Michael Whitehead to find out more. 

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National Rural News Wednesday January 21

In today's National Rural News: Victoria defends CFA funding, concerns about a livestock vet worker shortage, Aussies still seeking a tree change  -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A new report shows Australian grain growers are passing chemical compliance checks with flying colours. 

The National Residue Survey has found grain growers are complying with chemical use at a rate of 99.6% percent. 

The survey plays a critical role in maintaining market access. 

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Grain Producers Australia's Andrew Weidemann about the result.

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