Country Today - May 5th

Farmers are calling for an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel production. We’re already producing ethanol, but it’s all being exported. As the war in Iran enters its third month, farmers in the United States are also being hit by skyrocketing input costs. The Australian live cattle export industry met with our largest market, Indonesia, in Jakarta last week to discuss current industry trading opportunities. Dairy farmers are calling for fair milk pricing from the supermarkets to secure Australia's milk supplies. The Gippsland Irrigation Expo is set to return on Wednesday 20 May at the Sale Showgrounds, focussing on improving water efficiency and farm productivity as conditions remain increasingly dry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.