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: 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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