Podcasts about abares

Farmers are pushing back against a new probe into the chicken meat industry. The are fears the independent ABARES inquiry will delay solve market power imbalances identified in a separate, government funded report -- which recommended a mandatory code of conduct to protect producers. Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick caught up with New South Wales Farmers Association Spokesman Sam Miller about how producers are feeling about a new probe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

This year in December the ABC's flagship rural radio program The Country Hour turns 80

The value of the agriculture sector is on the rise and experts say the industry is well placed to take on new challenges and opportunities. The latest ABARES Snapshot shows the gross value of agricultural production has increased by 34 percent over the past two decades to more than 82 billion dollars. Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Executive Director Jared Greenville about the figures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's fishery stocks are in good health, according to ABARES. A Brangus bull sells for $150,000. 

NSW National Parks have decided to launch a feral cat control teamThe national commodities forecaster, ABARES, is predicting cattle prices will rise 29% this financial year Active Farmers talk about practical ways to address mental health challenges on RUOK day.

The national commodities forecaster, ABARES, is predicting cattle prices will rise 29 per cent this financial year.

Farmers head to Canberra. ABARES' cattle price forecast. And we head to Australia's smelliest party.

New data from Australia's agricultural forecaster, ABARES, shows global demand for Australia's premium sheepmeat products remains high, with strong demand for both lamb and mutton from the Middle East and other emerging markets.

South Australia excluded from a new offshore wind farm zone following a backlash from locals and the South East fishing industry, ABARES says conditions are set to improve for a large part of the agricultural community in the coming financial year, and the National Farmers Federations says some growers are too scared to speak out about their experience with supermarkets.

Australia's ag production expected to fall by $16billion this financial year as dry conditions and poor livestock prices take their toll, Wool Producers Australia work to build on the amount of wool being sent to India's huge textile industry, and the Federal Nationals support an ACCC inquiry, rather than a Senate inquiry, into allegations of price gouging by major supermarkets.

Farm incomes are set to fall thanks to tough growing conditions, ABARES' Jared Greenville explains how bad the impact will be. Plus, CEDA's Chief Economist reveals a shortage of aged care workers is severely holding the sector back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian government's commodity forecaster, ABARES, has released its annual summary of agriculture showing that the industry is now further away from its goal of reaching $100 billion than it was the year before. 

A national rural crime survey will soon take place to understand how widespread the issue of rural crime is, ABARES has launched a new farmland price index, which shows Australia's broadacre farm values have risen 18 per cent in the last 12 months to average $4,689 per hectare and a fruit and vegetable wholesaler says he's seeing huge price drops for certain items, as the cost of living pressures continue to curb spending.

This week the Mecardo team is joined by Nick Booth, Mecardo Analyst and Director of Next Level Grain Marketing. This week is all about cropping, as we dive into the ABARES crop progress report, global balance sheets in grain and the factors that will impact the upcoming season.

Agriculture as a share of emissions in Australia is set to grow according to ABARES

How rural women are marking International Women's Day, ABARES and the floods in QLD.

How rural women are marking International Women's Day, ABARES and the floods in QLD.

"I'd rather die than sell carbon credits." This week at the ABARES conference, we listened to Fiona Conroy, a livestock producer from near Geelong, discuss her farm and environmental markets (namely carbon).  In this presentation, Fiona discussed points never usually mentioned in reference to carbon markets - the risks that farmers face in selling credits.  We thought we would get her onto the podcast to have a chat about her views. 

Lee McLean the chief executive officer of Australian Grape and Wine calls for a rethink on the Export Market Development Grant program criteria with some producers already exhausting their opportunities there, as the challenges re-entering the Chinese export market continue. AGW welcomes the improved relations between Australia and China but reflects on ABARES data out today showing just how hard Australia's wine and grape producers have been suffering in recent years.

Despite the industry battling ongoing worker shortages, agricultural production has increased over the past three years . An ABARES survey shows horticulture farms were hardest hit by border closures and have seen a reduction of close to 35 thousand workers. But production has increased by 3%. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with executive director Doctor Jared Greenville to find out how a heavier reliance on technology is bridging the gap.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of the Riverland's wine industry has met with the state government's primary industry's minister to request crisis assistance for growers, Australian farmers can expect some relief in potash and phosphate prices over the next six months, but nitrogen fertiliser prices are set to rise according to Rabobank and all six gates at the main weir in Menindee in far west NSW have been fully opened in anticipation for more flooding but it's good news for fish

Despite months of flooding along the east coast, the ag sector remains on track to deliver bumper results over the next 12 months. Latest data from ABARES suggests the winter crop is forecast to be the second largest on record at over 62 million tonnes. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with executive director Jared Greenville to find out more about the forecast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Crop Report is out for December and it's mixed fortunes for many but good progress in the nation as a whole towards agreed $100 billion farmgate value targets by 2030

ABARES' new Insights report proposes that countries should lower their protectionism of agriculture to promote more efficient farming practices that are better for the environment, aligning free trade policy with climate change https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/products/insights/emissions_agsupport_and_foodsecurity

ABARES executive director Jared Greenville shares with Flow listeners in regional NSW, Victoria and South Australia the latest views on flooding impacts on Australia's grain harvest in terms of volume and quantity ahead of a formal update in December

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) latest report on farm debt shows it is tracking upwards with farmer confidence with positive growing conditions - but the data relates largely to a period before the Reserve Bank of Australia started increasing the cash rate and, thereby, interest rates to contain inflation. Read the report here: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/research-topics/surveys/farm-debt

The Executive Director of Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES), the science and economics research division of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, joins Flow to share the latest insights from ABARES' cropping and commodity value data released on Tuesday 6 September 2022

From rail, freight and storage infrastructure to water policy in the Murray-Darling Basin with buybacks from farmers looming in 2024, FlowFM discusses with the National Farmers Federation CEO the NFF target for $100 billion farmgate value by 2030, on the day ABARES releases update data on national farmgate value at around $82 billion

There's a raft of opportunities available to anyone looking for a new adventure this harvest. Around 3,000 casual positions are available across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. ABARES predicts 24 tonnes of wheat, canola and barley will be produced in the states this season. Rural reporter Brady Evans caught up with Graincorp General Manager Nigel Lotz to hear more about the incentives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much have you had to pay for an iceberg lettuce? Some have reported paying up to $11.99 for this salad staple. Iceberg lettuce previously cost about $2.80 each. So what has caused the price of this once very affordable vegetable and other fresh produce to rise so sharply, and how long will the high prices last? Dr Jared Greenville, who is the executive director of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences tells us all about it. Hosted by: Nadia Zahr Aired on: Thursday 16th June 2022

Despite a forecast bumper season across most commodities, many farmers are feeling the pain of eye-watering production costs. ABARES' latest report predicts the industry's gross value will climb above $80 billion. The National Farmers Federation warns the positive figures hide the cost of farming pressures being faced by landholders. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with chief executive Tony Mahar to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Quambatook farmer speaks with FlowFM about the latest ABARES data on Australia's farm export value and the need for market reform, as well as the food security and humanitarian importance of Australia being cherry-ripe to meet global food needs year in, year out

Lots of positive news for agriculture in ABARES latest report. Auction prices for some second hand agricultural machinery are now higher than retail prices for brand new items.

The value of Australian farm exports are tipped to smash a new record of 65 billion dollars this season, and ABARES says total farm production is forecast to rise above 80-billion dollars for only the second time ever

The shadow agriculture minister says we're 'done' on the 450 gigalitres in the Murray-Darling Basin being delivered via buybacks to South Australia, looks at threats to Australia's $100bn farmgate value target by 2030 as ABARES releases encouraging export figures, the threat of Foot and Mouth and Lumpy Skin diseases from Indonesia and the hope that Labor will follow through the 'cost recovery' method started in government but held back due to the pandemic, of levying imports to protect Australian biosecurity

The Executive Director of ABARES talks about Australia's cropping outlook with Dr Greenville confirming recent comments from Rabobank that Victoria's cropping area looks likely to be 10 per cent higher than last year, but overall ABARES is projecting a 4th biggest harvest on record - and still strong prices for Australia's food and fibre produce

Strong biosecurity systems are helping drive cattle and citrus export performance to the Association of Southeast Asian Nation countries. ABARES data shows the value of orange and mandarin exports has almost tripled in a decade. Cattle exports during 2019-20 grew to $1.9 billion - 65% of which went to ASEAN markets. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Agricultural Forecasting and Trade Assistant Secretary Kurt Hockey to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers are making money like never before. The latest from the government analysts at ABARES forecasts the value of Australian agriculture has jumped to a record 81-billion dollars this financial year. Good weather and high prices mean the average farm income has risen by more than 40 per cent in some cases. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen commercial activity in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov grind to a halt. That means millions of tonnes of wheat and corn are now sitting in store and not leaving the docks. As the world responds to the Ukraine war, trade between Russia and Europe is likely to be severely disrupted. For Europe, that means an impact to supply of commodities like coal, LNG, and also iron ore. So, is there room for Australia's producers to take advantage of the disruptions?

The gross value of farm production will hit a record breaking 78-billion-dollars this financial year, and ABARES predicts exports will also smash a record, estimated to hit 61billion dollars.

The impacts of recent rain events are potentially offset by the unusually good prices on offer for Australian farm produce, Dr Greenville says, with Australia heading in the right direction to produce $100 billion in farmgate value by 2030 - the federal government and agriculture sector's target.

Imports from Australia could be key to helping meet growing food demand in Indonesia. An ABARES report shows the country's trade policies have pushed many residents into poverty. Rural editor Sophie Clarke spoke with Executive Director Jared Greenville to hear about whether Indonesia will need to look at increasing imports if it's to meet demand, which is expected to quadruple by 2050. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite recent dramatic flooding in parts of the eastern states, Australia's winter grain crop is probably going to be a record. 58 million tonnes is the figure quoted in the latest report from ABARES, the Government commodity forecaster. Rob Weinthal farms near Boggabri and he is an agronomist in that flooded Gunnedah region. He said it has been chaotic trying to save homes and infrastructure, livestock and machinery. Mark Flannagan, farms at Pindar, about 140 kilometres east of Geraldton. He said this season has been one of their best, but also one of the weirdest, because it started with a cyclone.

Improved growing conditions and farm-level adaptations in the horticulture sector have been countering an overseas labour shortage. Latest data from ABARES shows output levels in 20-20-to-21 have remained steady, despite an eight-percent drop in the number of workers employed on farms. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Executive Director Jared Greenville to hear how prices fared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research released by the government forecaster ABARES has found the horticulture sector was just as productive last year as it was the year before despite border closures and labour shortages.

The federal agriculture minister says zero labourers have been brought in under an agriculture visa due to negative commentary about farmers from federal Labor and the union movement, saying ABARES projects 30,000 workers were needed in horticulture alone by February 2022

Mouse numbers aren't expected to lower national crop production, but could increase costs in some regions. ABARES latest report projects a national winter crop harvest of 54-point-eight-million-tonnes - up almost a third on usual levels. Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with Senior Economist Peter Collins to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state government has announced a new $50 million fund to drive renewable hydrogen industry development in Western Australia. In the latest round of funding BP Australia will receive $300, 000 to progress its Kwinana Clean Fuels Hub proposal. Hydrogen minister Alannah MacTiernan is confident WA can become a pioneer in the hydrogen industry. Trials are underway in several Australian states to see how hydrogen could fit into the agriculture sector as an alternative energy source. The latest ABARES figures are out and it looks like a record of more than 23 million hectares of winter crop has been planted this year.

Australian farmers have lost on average nearly $30,000 each a year in profits over the past 20 years due to climate change. Those figures are relative to earnings in the latter part of the last century, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES). Two stories from the ABC, the first headed: "ABARES says changing climate is costing every farm, on average, $30,000 every year" and second from 2019, but telling essentially the same story, was headed: "Climate change slashes more than $1 billion from farm production value over past 20 years: ABARES", alert us to the challenges facing our farmers. Enjoy 'Music for a Warming World". Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations

The estimated average cost of the changing climate to Australian farms is $30,000 per farm per year according to a new report by government-forecaster ABARES and we introduce you to Mavis Jarred, Nhill's 99-year-old former truckie who has been inducted into the Transport Hall of Fame

The mouse plague isn't expected to have a major baring on this year's winter crop production according to ABARES. The total area planted is just over 23 million hectares, with the national commodities forecaster expecting total production to be up by 13 percent on the 10 year average. Rural editor Eddie Summerfield spoke with ABARES Economist Peter Collins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's farmers have planted more hectares of grain this winter than ever before. The latest crop forecast, by government forecaster ABARES is out today, and as economist Peter Collins explains, nationally it could reap about 47 million tonnes of grain. The national crop probably won't suffer much damage from the mouse plague in the eastern states. But that doesn't mean some farmers won't be significantly affected by the pest. Ant Martin farms in the central west of NSW and says he was shocked to see his entire sorghum crop completely destroyed by mice. The latest auditor general's report concludes, Australia's farming and tourism industries are extremely vulnerable to the threat of pests and diseases.

ABARES predicts record planting will lead to a bigger than average crop

As the NSW Farmers call for government support, Wayne and Rikki on the Flow Morning Show review the recent ABARES data on the slumping average farm spend on pest control against the cost of just 1 baiting run against mice amid the NSW/Qld mouse plague

Beef sale yard prices high but the effect is starting to be seen at the butcher shop as well, the new ABARES report predicts that prices set to rise by between seven and 29 per cent and scientists have collected a promising amount of larvae of the critically endangered silver perch in the Lower Murray river.

A new report by ABARES predicts the shortage of overseas harvest workers will result in a drop in fruit production by as much as 17 per cent, and that is not good news for consumers - with prices set to rise by up to 29 per cent.

The latest report from ABARES predicts fruit production will drop by 17 per cent and vegetables 2 per cent because of the lack of overseas workers, and the report says consumers can expect to see higher prices down the track with predictions of produce set to rise by up to 29 per cent

A new report by ABARES predicts the shortage of overseas harvest workers will result in a drop in fruit production by as much as 17 per cent, and that is not good news for consumers - with prices set to rise by up to 29 per cent.

A new report by ABARES predicts consumers will be paying for the shortfall of harvest workers this season, with prices for fruit and vegetables expected to spike and the independent GasFields Commission announced a new clause that can be used to amend existing contracts between landholders and coal seam gas companies after it was revealed some insurance providers would no longer offer public indemnity insurance.

The latest report from ABARES predicts fruit production will drop by 17 per cent and vegetables 2 per cent because of the lack of overseas workers, and the report says consumers can expect to see higher prices down the track with predictions of produce set to rise by up to 29 per cent

Beef sale yard prices high but the effect is starting to be seen at the butcher shop as well, the new ABARES report predicts that prices set to rise by between seven and 29 per cent and scientists have collected a promising amount of larvae of the critically endangered silver perch in the Lower Murray river.

A new report by ABARES predicts consumers will be paying for the shortfall of harvest workers this season, with prices for fruit and vegetables expected to spike and the independent GasFields Commission announced a new clause that can be used to amend existing contracts between landholders and coal seam gas companies after it was revealed some insurance providers would no longer offer public indemnity insurance.

Country Viewpoint's Jason Regan catches up with ABARES about their current workshops amid a bumper year on the land from Australian farmers, driving Australia out of recession. Get the latest Agriculture news on FlowNews24.com.au

Flow FM Morning Show host Wayne Phillips responds to the recent projections by ABARES that Australia is less likely to get a good year on the land in the next 5 years, and more likely to get a dry year, whilst projecting the lack of fruit and vegetable pickers will hit farm incomes and hike produce prices in fruit stalls and supermarkets.

Almost in a reverse of what we've seen over the last week, the Nasdaq surged 2.9% and the S&P500 rose 2.4%. Investors bought heavily into big tech giants and economic recovery stocks, and sold down on bonds. So long-term interest rates have fallen and importantly they've also stabilised, proving the risk on mood is back. The futures are suggesting the Aussie share market will lift 0.7%, which will be a nice addition to yesterday's 1.7% push up. What to watch today:Tech stocks will see a lot of action today - after pulling back 13% last week. Agricultural stocks like Elders (ASX:ELD), Greenlane Renewables (ASX:GRN), Nufarm (ASX:NUF) and Rural Funds Group (ASX:RRF), as the Ag-body ABARES is forecasting the sector will recover $66b of their produce this year. Aged care companies like Estia (ASX:EHE) and Regis (ASX:REG) who are likely to receive an extra $452m in funding in the wake of the Aged Care Royal Commission.  Building permits are out today for Jan - the market expects permits to have fallen 3% in Jan. The RBA meets today – all eyes will be on stimulus - as in how much more bonds will be bought to keep the AUD low. Trading ideas:Atomo Diagnostics (ASX:AT1) was initiated as a Bell Potter speculative Buy with a $0.60 target, implying 155% upside. UBS increased its Buy recommendations on Nufarm (ASX:NUF) with a $5.70 price target. BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL), Straker Translation (ASX:STG) and OFX Group (ASX:OFX) are all giving off bullish charting signals according to Trading Central. 

During a visit to the Eyre Peninsula and South Australia's west coast regions, Wayne Phillips visits the Minnipa Research Centre as ABARES and CSIRO came out with predictions of the 'megatrends' confronting Australia's farmers and regional communities. Read more on Agriculture at https://www.flownews24.com.au/categories/agriculture

There are five big trends that will affect the future of agriculture, according to a new report from ABARES and the CSIRO.

In this part 1 of a two-part interview with Helen Dalton MP, Member for Murray on FlowFM's Country Viewpoint, Jason Regan chats with Helen about the summer harvest, encouraging ABARES data for farmers, and how the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party have got underway for 2021. Catch Part 2 here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/13944602/cvp3vic-1

On the Flow FM Morning Show, Wayne Phillips shared the latest encouraging data from federal agriculture research body ABARES that shows Australia is on track for a record winter harvest in crops such as wheat, barley and canola. Wayne breaks down the figures for NSW, Victoria and South Australia -- Read more at FlowNews24.com.au :- https://www.flownews24.com.au/blog/abares-hails-australias-2nd-largest-winter-crop-on-record

Australia needs new fair trading laws, according to ACCC, ABARES expects trade policy will change along with the policies designed to cut carbon emissions, the Agriculture Minister says his office hasn't received any calls from exporters or farmers to say the government has mismanaged the relationship with China.

Australia needs new fair trading laws, according to ACCC, ABARES expects trade policy will change along with the policies designed to cut carbon emissions, the Agriculture Minister says his office hasn't received any calls from exporters or farmers to say the government has mismanaged the relationship with China.

The latest estimate of the value of Australian Agriculture by ABARES puts the sector at around $65 billion for this year despite the pandemic, and confidence for Tasmanian farmers has shot to a 15 month high according to the latest rural confidence survey by Rabobank

Australia looks set to produce its second biggest winter crop harvest on record according to ABARES with wheat, barley and canola starring , and a Sorell sheep farmer says early results from using fish poo from a Huon hatchery as fertiliser on his paddocks is proving very successful and better than anticipated

Federal government water recovery programs are leading to higher water prices for irrigators in the Southern Murray Darling Basin according to ABARES, South Australia's spring rainfall outlook is average and US based company CH4 Global says trial sites for a specific kind of weed will be established off Port Lincoln, Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.

ABARES confirms drought has, and will continue to, dominate the nation's farm economic output; Glencore sparks concerns about possible job losses, announcing a major management restructure; and, passionfruit growers plead with retailers to more than halve prices to help move a 'tsunami' of product.

The national commodity forecaster ABARES is tipping winter grain production to rise by 50 per cent this season. Coming in at 44.5 million tonnes, a big improvement on last year's 29 million tonnes. Breaking that down on a state by state basis NSW is looking at a 12 million tonne winter crop production, Victoria 7.5 million, Queensland 2 million and WA 15 million tonnes.

The national commodity forecast ABARES is tipping winter grain production to rise by 50 per cent this season. There could be plenty more new utes and other shiny new farm machinery getting around farms this year, because of a six month extension of the Federal Government's $150,000 instant asset write-off.

The national commodity forecaster ABARES is tipping winter grain production to rise by 50 per cent this season. Coming in at 44.5 million tonnes, a big improvement on last year's 29 million tonnes. Breaking that down on a state by state basis NSW is looking at a 12 million tonne winter crop production, Victoria 7.5 million, Queensland 2 million and WA 15 million tonnes.

Well timed summer and autumn rains have led the national commodity forecaster ABARES to predict winter crop production to jump 50 per cent compared to last year.

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Revisiting Food SecurityABARES Report: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/abares/publications/insights/australian-food-security-and-COVID-19#irrigated-agriculture-is-important-for-many-reasons-but-domestic-rice-plays-a-modest-role-in-australian-food-securityRGA Response:https://www.rga.org.au/Public/Content/News/Media/2019/20200417_ABARES_false%20comfort_COVID-19.aspxFarmonline article about SunRice’s local supplies….https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6703353/sunrice-weighs-up-local-supply-security-options-as-vietnam-bans-sales/A good summary from The Guardian:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/17/research-debunks-claim-australia-may-face-coronavirus-food-shortagesSome other news in Ag:https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-16/coronavirus-foreign-investment-crackdown-sparks-warning-farmers/12150292https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-04-15/sa-vintage-2020-grape-yields-down-quality-exeptional/12138146Wade's Top SA Wine Buys:KoernerLEKOKaeslerYarra YeringMr RiggsFinishing on a bit of fun...The Tracking App & The Turnbull Memoir leakhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/17/malcolm-turnbull-on-sex-and-trust-australia-prime-minister-deputy-pm-barnaby-joyce-george-christensenFollow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

This week’s take on the news relating to rural and regional Australia with Fleur Anderson and Wade Dabinett.Agribusiness:ABARES Updates:https://twitter.com/TimNeale1/status/1231551025951100930Climate change already hurting farmers bottom line: https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6661002/climate-change-already-hurting-farmers-bottom-line/Drought was an opportunity not a crisis: https://twitter.com/afsnsw/status/1235384622545960960?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EtweetPolitics:Call for Agriculture to take a stand on hidden issuehttps://www.farmonline.com.au/story/6664138/time-to-take-a-stand/Community:Coronavirus - COVID-19. - ABC Coronacast and 7:30Shoutout:https://thebridgehub.co/challenge-podBridgeHub’s Water Challenge.Fleur's top 20ish rural women. These are women I came across since last IWD that all captured my attention as great examples of women getting on with the job and doing it from rural and regional Australia. All with a spring in their step and a smile on their face, reminding me why I live where I live and do what I do. Thank you ladies!!Elspeth Barker - Plash CreativeJulia Telford - Engage and Create ConsultingDeanna Lush - Ag CommunicatorsSimone Kain - George The FarmerAirlie Landale - Farm TableSkye Manson - Manson & CoJo Palmer - Pointer Remote RolesGeorgie Roberston - Regional PRGrace Brennan - Buy From The BushJane Robertson - Millwoods ShoesZoe Lamont - Verve SuperLetitia Stafford - Virtual AssistantBre Zeisemer - BZ Landscape ArchitectChrissy Chandler - Inky & MossErica Hughes - Farmer Meets FoodieKate Marland - Vovos Boutique & Warners Fine JewellerySamantha Meurant - Rural CompassNatalie Fryer - Bellebonne WinesJodie Cameron - Barenuts MacadamiasCarmen Roberts - Compass WestFiona Aveyard - Outback LambVictoria McGrane - The Scenic RouteJo Eady - RuralscopeKate Boshammer - Kabosh CreativeAnna Harpham - BowerboxJoy McClymont - Off the Track TrainingPrue Button - iButton Events Follow Us:Join the Rural Business Collective community and join the conversation over at Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruralbusinesscollective/Beating Around the Bush is the podcast of the Rural Business Collective www.ruralbusinesscollective.com.auThis is a Cahoots Radio production edited by Skye Manson www.cahootsradio.comHosted by Wade Dabinett https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-dabinett-947763167/ and Fleur Anderson https://www.linkedin.com/in/fleuranderson/Let us know your favourite news stories for the week on email - podcasts@ruralbusinesscollective.com.au

At the ABARES conference in Canberra ABC Rural catches up with Georgie Somerset from AgForce talking about the policies needed to grow regional Australia, and Jared Greenville from ABARES about trade and climate change particularly in the red meat sector; and cherry and apple growers scrambling to keep up as the window between the two harvest seasons shortens.

ABARES outlook predicts farm incomes to drop as drought and coronavirus shrink exports, ugly spuds are getting an new lease on life with a new research project aimed at finding new uses for cast offs and one of the finalists in the SA Rural Women's Award wants to draw on her own experiences to build a program to help rural communities deal with mental health.

Years of drought have wiped nearly $13,000 off farm incomes and the coronavirus outbreak poses a "significant short-term risk" to valuable Asian export demand, according to national commodity forecaster ABARES.

ABARES outlook predicts farm incomes to drop as drought and coronavirus shrink exports. The high country calf sales have started in Hinnomunjie and the prices are looking pretty good.

Heavy rain falls across the Tanami region. ABARES conference begins in Canberra.

ABARES forecasts that beef prices will rise, cattle prices will rise and the grains industry will recover following the rain

The latest crop data from ABARES shows a steep decline due to drought, but there is optimism in some areas as the rain brings relief.

A short summary of the agricultural markets in Australia by the Mecardo team. This week covering wool, beef, fertilizer & the ABARES crop update. Remember to share this podcast with your networks. 

The South Australian government is going to have another go at getting the GM crop ban lifted - this time through legislation, ABARES today released its December crop report which is forecasting the lowest production in 12 years and the Country Hour is celebrating its 74th birthday today.

New crop data was released today and it paints a pretty bleak picture across most grain-growing regions. ABARES today released its December crop report which is forecasting the lowest production in 12 years.

'Can the Plan' protesters say they have "turned a corner" and secured a deal with Federal Water Minister David Littleproud. ABARES today released its December crop report forecasting the lowest production in 12 years. The national winter crop has been slashed 13 per cent from the September forecast, but predictions are looking good for Victoria.

There has been a rush for labour hire contractors to get licensed under new Victorian Government laws that begin today. The ABARES conference is on in Warragul. And Finley High School is introducing students to agriculture through its show team.

Australian food production hits a four year low due to the drought and international conditions.

Government forecaster ABARES predicts a reduced winter crop, 16 per cent below the 10 year average; fires continue to burn from the tip of Queensland to the NSW border; and, the Mackay Sugar refinery celebrates a milestone birthday.

Government forecaster ABARES expects nationally Australia will produce almost 34 million tonnes - that's 16 per cent below the 10 year average, the agriculture industry is calling on the government to deal with the fraught state of national fuel reserves as harvest approaches and Australian researchers have developed a clay that can lock up PFAS in contaminated soil, reducing its ability to cause environmental harm.

ABARES has released its latest crop report and has estimated Western Australia's harvest will be 14.5 million tonnes, which is down 19 per cent on last year, but roughly in line with the 10 year harvest average. It's important to note these figures don't take into account last week's frost and this week's hot temperatures which will affect yields.

A summary of the agricultural markets in Australia. This week we're talking US female slaughter ratios, the choice between mutton and lamb, ABARES grain forecasts and wool supply. 

The value of all that is grown on Australian farms is expected to fall next year. The latest from government commodity forecaster ABARES suggests we're on track to hit $59 billion worth of produce. A Queensland scientist says researchers globally are doubling their efforts to find drought-tolerant wheat varieties to address falling yields.