Victorian Egg producers have warned they will defy the state's new poultry welfare standard, requiring conventional hen cages to be phased out.

Farmers who installed conventional cages prior to 2012 must remove them by 2032, with all cages to be banned by 2036.

The Victorian Farmers Federation warns the changes will force many out of the industry.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Egg Group President Brian Ahmed about the concerns.

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In today's National Rural News: Australian exporters could be refunded millions of dollars from the United States failed tariff regime, Egg producers backlash to new cage rules, farmers welcome fuel security plan -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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National Rural News Thursday May 7

In today's National Rural News: Government's bid to increase fuel and fertiliser supply, the benefits of our export industry, camera trial begins in Victorian wool shed -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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The use of cameras in shearing sheds are being trialled in Victoria over the next 18 months.

New Zealand based Zentera Wool Company will launch the pilot program here, after a successful year long trial in New Zealand.

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke with Global Supply Manager Matt Hand about the trial.

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National Rural News Wednesday May 6

In today's National Rural News: Rural outrage over Vodafone ad, Conflict in Middle East enters 'new phase', changes to heavy vehicle mass limits -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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A telco has been found to be in breach of advertising standards, over a campaign featuring an American comedian.

The Vodafone advertisement showed comedian Ali Wong standing in the outback next to an Emu, claiming 'nothings out here' and promised coverage in areas where '98.5% of people really live'.

The ad sparked outrage among rural communities and Ad Standards Australia says it was dismissive of genuine concerns around mobile coverage

Rural Editor Emily Minney spoke to Executive Director Greg Wallace about the finding.

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National Rural News Tuesday May 5

In today's National Rural News: Animal welfare activists and abattoir face high court hearing, warnings of further fertiliser supply constraints, will farmers turn their attention to pulse crops? -- plus the latest from the markets and more.

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Agronomists say there is an increasing interest in planting pulse crops, as fertiliser costs soar.

Nitrogen fertiliser has been in short supply as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, with prices doubling since the conflict began in March.

But crops like lentils, legumes, chickpeas, faba beans and lupins create their own nitrogen.

Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Nutrien Ag solutions' Greg Twomey, to discuss how more farmers are turning their attention to pulses.

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