National Rural News Tuesday July 29

In today's National Rural News: Nationals demanding answers on US beef import decision, green paddocks in drought stricken regions 'deceptive', deals with meal kit companies more appealing for farmers -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The Nationals are calling for a senate inquiry into the decision to allow US beef imports.

The party is accusing the federal government of ignoring the advice of the Inspector-General of Biosecurity, which had recommended an independent panel to probe the decision.

Last week, Labor lifted import restrictions on US beef after a years-long review.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Nationals Leader David Littleproud about what needs to happen next

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National Rural News Monday July 28

In today's National Rural News: EU and US strike a trade deal, industry pushback on easing import restrictions on US beef, South Australian premier to visit affected towns as toxic algal bloom continues -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The National Farmers Federation is asking for clarity on how beef imports from the United States will be properly managed.

US beef products haven't been shipped to Australia since the early 2000s due to biosecurity concerns.

But those restrictions are now being eased.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with N-F-F President David Jochinke about the decision.

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The beef industry is at odds on easing restrictions on beef products imported from the United States.

US beef hasn't been sold in Australia in more than two decades, due to concerns about disease and lacking traceability systems.

The federal government has been carrying out a years-long review into the decision and will now ease those restrictions.

Cattle Australia was initially confident proper biosecurity protections were in place but has been left with more questions after being briefed by the government.

But the Australian Meat Industry Council says its concerns have been addressed.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with AMIC Chief Executive Tim Ryan about the decision.

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National Rural News Friday July 25

In today's National Rural News: Cattle industry changes it's tune on easing import restrictions on US beef, Convoy of hay on its way to South Australia from Western Australia, ways to improve productivity and profitability in horticulture -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Thursday July 24

In today's National Rural News: Australia eases restrictions on US beef being sold in the domestic market, sheep producers concerns about expanded rollout of eID tags, drones used to treat mine site where fire ants were detected -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Sheep producers in New South Wales are raising concerns about the rollout of electronic identification tags on older sheep.

As it stands, all sheep and goats across the nation born on or after January first this year need to be fitted with an eID tag.

That will be expanded over the next two years -- but the industry warns that's just an added cost for stock headed for the abattoir.

WoolProducers Australia says while there is wide ranging support for the rollout, there needs to be a common sense approach

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Jo Hall about the situation.

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