National Rural News Wednesday February 25

In today's National Rural News: Trade minister to meet with his EU counterpart, Victorian farmers prepare to block access to their farms, concerns around the health star rating label -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The Olive industry is concerned changes to health star ratings on all food packaging, could damage its reputation.

The five star health rating labels on all Australian packaged food could become mandatory.

But the Australian Olive Association says under the current model, processed oils like Canola and Sunflower could be rated higher than olive oil.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Chief Executive Michael Southan about the industry's concerns.

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Farmland sales have fallen to a record low in the past 12 months, but value has reached a new peak.

Data from Ray White shows there just 5 408 transactions last year but farms are sitting at a national median price of around $10 000 per hectare.

Experts say drought affected farmers are hesitant to put their farms on the market while producers experiencing better seasonal conditions are wanting to hold on to their operations.

Rural Editor spoke with Elders General Manager of Farmland Agency and Agribusiness investment Mark Barber about the trends.

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National Rural News Tuesday February 24

In today's National Rural News: Beef expected to retain exemption to Trump's fresh tariffs, farm sales slump in 2025, a push to rollout free wifi in the bush -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Monday February 23

In today's National Rural News: Trump administration to increase tariffs on imports, Salmon farmers subject to stricter reporting rules, promising findings out of Macadamia farms -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A new study has found there's been a major reduction in run off from Macadamia farms.

Orchards using Integrated Orchard Management systems are recording a 95% drop in soil loss and 70% less fertiliser nutrient runoff.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to the Macadamia Society's Industry Development Manager Leoni Kojetin about the findings.

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National Rural News Friday February 20

In today's National Rural News: Virtual fencing comes online in Victoria, coffee prices on the rise, call for grain donations -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A study warns climate change is driving-up the price of coffee, with higher temperatures putting pressure on production and reducing global supply.

When temperatures reach 30-degrees, coffee plants experience heat stress which can reduce yields and affect bean quality.

Rural Reporter Nelson Scott spoke to Climate Central's Doctor Kristina Dahl, about the situation.

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