In today's National Rural News: Will the coalition reunite?, calls for better recognition of agricultural field days, new labelling code for plant-based protein products -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Industry groups are calling for greater recognition of the importance of field days to the agriculture sector.

The Association of Agricultural Field Days says the events play a vital role in the sectors productivity, sustainability and competitiveness.

Data from the association shows the events generate about two-billion-dollars in trade annually.

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick caught up with Chairman Bruce Wright to discuss his calls.

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In today's National Rural News: Hopes for a free trade agreement with the EU, the growing cost of Victoria's bushfires, fears of locust storms in Queensland -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Geopolitical tensions remain the top risk to agriculture in 2026, according to a new report.

Rabobank's Agribusiness Outlook says the sector is well positioned to navigate such challenges.

Rural Reporter Dusty Fitzpatrick spoke with RaboResearch General Manager Stefan Vogel about the situation:

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National Rural News Friday January 30

In today's National Rural News: Bushfire risk in Victoria continues, EU and India ink trade deal, strong start to the calendar year for the wool market -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Analysts are predicting a shift in cattle breeding tendencies ahead of a herd rebuild.

Dairy-cross cattle are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, with a third of cattle processed now coming from the dairy market.

Changes at the saleyards in the coming months are paving the way for the same kind of crossbreeding here.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global AgriTrends Market Analyst Simon Quilty about the trend and what it means for our livestock and dairy industries.

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National Rural News Thursday January 29

In today's National Rural News: Dairy farmers move the herd out of the path of bushfires in Victoria, wine exports continue to plummet, a record grain harvest for Western Australia -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Wine exports have plummeted in 2025, as global consumer trends shift.

The volume of wine shipped overseas fell six percent last year, as fewer people drink wine.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Wine Australia Market Insights Manager Peter Bailey about the figures.

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