National Rural News Wednesday May 13

In today's National Rural News: Farmers react to the federal budget, why beef exports to China are slowing, NSW farmer confidence plummets -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Australian beef exports in April have eased from March levels, but remain above 2025 figures.

More than 140 thousand tonnes were shipped last month.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global AgriTrends Analyst Simon Quilty about the figures.

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Disability support providers want to see action in tonight's budget to attract Allied Health workers to regional areas.

Changes to the NDIS last year halved the travel allowance for providers who travel to rural towns to treat patients.

Rural reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Family Services Australia Chief Executive David Gunter about his experiences in WA, and what's the sector needs to improve experiences for rural patients.

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National Rural News Tuesday May 12

In today's National Rural News: Hopes rural NSW community can find closure after triple murder in January, health provider concerns ahead of the budget, tech giant invests in emerging industry -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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In today's National Rural News: One Nation secures victory in Farrer, productivity concerns around renewables transition, mice plague sweeps across Western Australia -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Tough conditions are expected to continue for Dairy Farmers over the the next year amid rising costs and stagnating industry support.

Rabobank has released it's annual Dairy outlook, and says producers will have limited margin for error in the season ahead.

The looming possibility of El Nino weather conditions by the end of winter could add to struggles for the industry.

Rural reporter Chris McCarthy spoke with Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey about his forecast.

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Victorian Egg producers have warned they will defy the state's new poultry welfare standard, requiring conventional hen cages to be phased out.

Farmers who installed conventional cages prior to 2012 must remove them by 2032, with all cages to be banned by 2036.

The Victorian Farmers Federation warns the changes will force many out of the industry.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Egg Group President Brian Ahmed about the concerns.

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In today's National Rural News: Australian exporters could be refunded millions of dollars from the United States failed tariff regime, Egg producers backlash to new cage rules, farmers welcome fuel security plan -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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