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National Rural News

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Irrigation woes may continue

Above average rainfall might not be enough to secure water allocations for irrigators in the Southern Murray Darling Basin next year.

Hay supplies fall

A major hay exporter says supplies are down by 40 per cent this year because of a lack of rain.

Cotton show cancelled

Australia's largest cotton show has been cancelled due to the poor season.

Summer rain falls in thirsty WA

Unseasonal summer rains have fallen in the drought-affected mid-west region of Western Australia.

Grain prices expected to hold up in '08

Rabobank is tipping grain and oilseed prices to remain high, even if there is a bumper global harvest next year.

AWB lifts wheat prices

AWB has increased returns to wheat growers from this season's national pool.

Toxins cause havoc on SA oyster growers

Oyster growers on the central Eyre Peninsula in South Australia have had to close their operations because of unknown toxins in the water.

Rio applies pressure on takeover bid

Mining company Rio Tinto, has moved to force the issue of a possible takeover bid by its larger rival, BHP Billiton.

Nufarm deal falls over

The proposed $3 billion takeover of major herbicide company Nufarm has collapsed.

US rejects Japan beef offer

US agriculture officials visiting Japan have all but rejected that country's offer to allow in beef from animals up to 30 months old.

Mutton prices tipped to rise

Queensland sheep producers are pinning their hopes on an expected rise in the price of mutton in the new year, due to stronger demand and a shortage of stock in the south.

WA sandalwood set to dominate world trade

The head of one of the world's leading fragrance companies believes the Ord Valley in Western Australia will overtake India, as the major producer of Indian sandalwood.

WA milk exports to Asia grow

Fresh milk is being exported from Western Australia to growing markets in Singapore and Malaysia.

NSW drought appeal for farm families

As the drought drags on over much of New South Wales, north-coast residents are hoping to make a bit of a difference to less fortunate families this Christmas.

Whitewater rafters tackle weed control

Weed busting crews are whitewater rafting down the Mitchell River in eastern Victoria, attempting to destroy ragwort infestations.