South Australian Country Hour
Episodes
SA Country Hour
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
South Australian Country Hour
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian cattle industry responds to China's new tariffs on Australian beef imports, Stansbury oyster growers allowed to harvest and sell again...
South Australian Country Hour
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Mallee farmer still harvesting into the new year as he hopes for a better season in 2026, Broken Hill commercial and residential fruit growers desp...
South Australian Country Hour
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Long-range marine heatwaves now able to be forecast with a new CSIRO and weather bureau model, an industry analyst says US tariffs were actually adva...
South Australian Country Hour
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The CFS attending to several fires across regional SA during a day of scorching heat, a new safety reminder issued after several deaths in SA in rece...
SA Country Hour
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
South Australian Country Hour
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The SA Government announces an extra $24.5million for its Drought Support Package, the SA Small Business Commission sees increased demand for its far...
SA Country Hour
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
South Australian Country Hour
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia beaks the record for most amount of beef exported in a calendar year, a surge in global dairy production and softer prices expected over th...
South Australian Country Hour
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Farming groups react to the new Regional Investment Corporation loans announced by the government, the sighting of an invasive bird species near Adel...
SA Country Hour
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Supersized strawberries will be in stores due to the extra rain this season, and Broken Hill's hard rock geology could be part of the solution to Aus...
SA Country Hour
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Country Hour 80th birthday celebrations continue, as we go to the South East and Broken hill to hear from familiar voices. The Bureau of Meteorology ...
SA Country Hour
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
South Australian Country Hour
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beekeepers concerned about future access to pollination services as varroa mite spreads across SA, an exploration company hopes to extract helium and...
SA Country Hour
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
SA Country Hour
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
South Australian Country Hour
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beekeepers dismayed as more varroa detections confirmed across South Australia, an average season forecast as recent rain eases the bushfire risk for...
South Australian Country Hour
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Country Hour celebrates 80 years with a special broadcast from Parliament House in Canberra, South Australia launches a new new mobile biosecurit...
South Australian Country Hour
25 Nov 2025
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Crop yield estimates have gotten a boost following rainfall during October in parts of the state, and BOM working through 350,000 pieces of feedback ...
South Australian Country Hour
24 Nov 2025
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A second case of the deadly bee parasite Varroa Mite has been detected in South Australia, and residents remember the Pinery bushfire 10 years on, wh...
SA Country Hour
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henschke Wine becomes the only vineyard in Australia to make the 2025 World's 50 Best Vineyards Ranking, while Helen Strachan announced as the new ch...
South Australian Country Hour
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meat and Livestock Australia are in Adelaide hosting its annual updates event where over a dozen speakers are sharing insights about some of the late...
SA Country Hour
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
South Australian Country Hour
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The CFS responds to criticism over its online portal to register farm firefighting units, concerns land won't be able to be rehabilitated for farming...
South Australian Country Hour
17 Nov 2025
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Farmers frustrated by lengthy delays in being able to register their farm firefighting units, Elders repots a full year profit increase of 12% on the...
South Australian Country Hour
14 Nov 2025
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A new national record for first-cross ewes set at Naracoorte's annual breeding sale, Australian Dairy Farmers push to have dairy processors removed a...
South Australian Country Hour
13 Nov 2025
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Farmers concerned over changes to the state's mining act to extend exploration tenures, irrigators shocked by news of a new round of voluntary water ...
South Australian Country Hour
12 Nov 2025
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SA farmers urged to check their security measures after incidents of farm trespass reported, dairy farmers angry over imported butter being sold in A...
South Australian Country Hour
11 Nov 2025
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Grain growers highlight the urgent infrastructure investments needed across the state's roads, calls for wider testing for potato mop top virus on th...
South Australian Country Hour
10 Nov 2025
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The potato industry fighting to keep mop top virus from spreading to the mainland from Tasmania, grain growers hang hopes on a formal resumption of A...
South Australian Country Hour
07 Nov 2025
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South Australia's exports to the United States hit an all-time high, an Australian shipment of canola heads to China for the first time in 5 years, a...
South Australian Country Hour
06 Nov 2025
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The Mallee town of Lameroo named the winner of the 2025 Agricultural Town of the Year, calls for greater compensation for farmers who host power tran...
South Australian Country Hour
05 Nov 2025
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The state's horticulture industry lobbies for changes to South Australia's Local Nuisance Act.Scientists identify a little-known algal species linked...
South Australian Country Hour
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bureau of Meteorology outlines changes to the radar on its new website following a backlash, recent monitoring highlights key SA cropping areas a...
South Australian Country Hour
03 Nov 2025
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Nearly $70,00 worth of oysters destroyed as a blockade halts relocation in SA waters, funding to help primary producers manage kangaroos numbers duri...
South Australian Country Hour
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authorities respond to oyster growers angry about the movement of oysters from waters impacted by the algae bloom, ferry services for livestock produ...
South Australian Country Hour
30 Oct 2025
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The owners of the world's biggest cattle station charged over allegedly building illegal dams, Eyre Peninsula oyster farmers upset at plans to reloca...
South Australian Country Hour
29 Oct 2025
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The Bureau of Meteorology told to make changes to its new website after a refresh sparked backlash from users, a new state of the industry report fin...
South Australian Country Hour
28 Oct 2025
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The Bureau of Meteorology defends its new $4 million website after a flood of complaints, pastoralists welcome the imminent launch of a ferry to tran...
South Australian Country Hour
27 Oct 2025
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SA does itself proud at the National Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Jamestown, hundreds of trees removed or cut back in a bid to fight QL...
South Australian Country Hour
24 Oct 2025
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Farmers call on ElectraNet to consider a different route for the Northern Transmission project, closures and reductions for both commercial and recre...
South Australian Country Hour
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Bureau of Meteorology's new website receives widespread criticism, the Murray Darling Association receives support from basin councils to impleme...
South Australian Country Hour
22 Oct 2025
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Farmers push the government to legislate a right-to repair framework for agricultural machinery, South Australian strawberries hitting the shelves as...
South Australian Country Hour
21 Oct 2025
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Storms finally bring heavy rain to many parts of SA but it's too late for some, farming groups concerned as Australia and the USA sign a critical min...
South Australian Country Hour
20 Oct 2025
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Rabobank forecasts a 6% increase in Australia's winter grain crop, Australian barley growers look to opportunities in emerging markets in Latin Ameri...
South Australian Country Hour
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Australia's harvest officially kicks off with the first load of lentils delivered to Bunge this week, unresolved telco complaints rise signific...
South Australian Country Hour
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The value and number of South Australian farms sold lifts across the first half of 2025, dairy and cattle farmers on the waitlist for when virtual fe...
South Australian Country Hour
15 Oct 2025
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Farming groups welcome the government's changes to planned superannuation legislation, nominations open for the GPSA's 2025 edition of the Harvest 10...
South Australian Country Hour
14 Oct 2025
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We broadcast live from the National Agritourism Forum in Hahndorf, the State & Federal Governments announce millions more in funding for algae bl...
South Australian Country Hour
13 Oct 2025
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The grains sector looks at ways to reduce emissions from fuel use and fertilisers, Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago named the 2025 South Australia...
South Australian Country Hour
10 Oct 2025
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Shearer supply outstrips demand as work begins to increase into spring, farmers selling as many bales as possible in the hopes the wool price stays s...
South Australian Country Hour
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ACCC announces it won't oppose a merger between Elders and rival Delta Ag, Australian exports of beef to Canada climb by 76% this year, and an Au...
South Australian Country Hour
08 Oct 2025
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Biosecurity measures boosted to protect Kangaroo Island's bees from varroa, SA hosts its first ever motorbike crop trials tour, and a team of 62 heav...
South Australian Country Hour
07 Oct 2025
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The company behind Roundup says it's getting ready to launch a brand-new herbicide in Australia, Thomas Foods International plans to invest $22 milli...
SA Country Hour
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trade restrictions lifted as South Australia declared free of tomato brown rugose fruit virus, fresh potato prices rise due to a shortage caused by d...
South Australian Country Hour
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Freight fee increase put on hold for Kangaroo Island producers transporting livestock via ferry, drought and extreme weather leads to a temporary nat...
South Australian Country Hour
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Stansbury oyster grower marks 150 days since their business was shut down due to the algae bloom, wine, beer, cider & spirits included in an ex...
South Australian Country Hour
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We broadcast live from the Yorke Peninsula Field Days at Paskeville, a new mental health initiative launched to support SA farmers through drought, a...
South Australian Country Hour
30 Sep 2025
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Winter rain lifts PIRSA's crop outlook for SA to 8.5 million tonnes, GPA asks growers if they would like to pay a lower levy to fund R&D, and Ced...
South Australian Country Hour
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
DNA proves feral pigs released in SA came from NSW, Australian wool producers welcome a lift in prices, and a new report finds systemic market failur...
South Australian Country Hour
26 Sep 2025
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The wool market surges as the EMI hit its highest level in more than 3 years, Kangaroo Island puts out a biosecurity bee alert for travelers during t...
South Australian Country Hour
25 Sep 2025
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Agriculture Victoria confirms a suspected case of potato mop top virus on the mainland, forestry residue from the South East of SA to be used to crea...
South Australian Country Hour
24 Sep 2025
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We broadcast live from the State Pest and Weeds Conference in Adelaide, Riverland wine grape growers again urge the government to implement compulsor...
South Australian Country Hour
23 Sep 2025
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Authorities confident they can stop any further spread of khapra beetle, the gross production value of Australia's horticultural sector overtakes the...
South Australian Country Hour
22 Sep 2025
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Sheep Producers Australia to develop a national strategy covering both the sheepmeat and wool sectors, authorities agree it's not technically feasibl...
South Australian Country Hour
19 Sep 2025
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Riverland beekeepers and growers meet for an update on the state's first varroa outbreak, farmer groups look at the opportunities and challenges from...
South Australian Country Hour
18 Sep 2025
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The Federal Government announces more than a billion dollars towards the bioenergy industry, Australia's processor cow indicator reaches a record hig...
South Australian Country Hour
17 Sep 2025
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Concerns as khapra beetle larvae discovered in nappy pants imported into Australia, authorities say South Australia is getting closer to eradicating ...
South Australian Country Hour
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
South Australian Country Hour
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Safework SA launches a farm safety campaign on the back of a number of workplace deaths and serious injuries, the wool market records its longest wee...
South Australian Country Hour
12 Sep 2025
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Fishermen call for more government support for the industry at the algae bloom inquiry in Victor Harbor, renewed calls to establish an animal welfare...
South Australian Country Hour
11 Sep 2025
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The algae bloom inquiry moves to Ardrossan to hear from local fishermen about the impact, the value of SA's agricultural exports takes a dive as a re...
South Australian Country Hour
10 Sep 2025
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SA oyster growers outline how much income they've lost due to the algae bloom, Nationals leader David Littleproud calls for no-interest loans for dro...
South Australian Country Hour
09 Sep 2025
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The Country Hour broadcasts live from the Nuffield Australia National Conference in Adelaide, and the state and federal governments announce a furthe...
South Australian Country Hour
08 Sep 2025
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The NFF and SA drought commissioner speak as we broadcast live from the National Drought Forum at Gawler, SA among three states placing import restri...
South Australian Country Hour
05 Sep 2025
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Apiarists worry the discovery of varroa in SA could destroy countless family businesses, Bunge expecting an average SA grain crop as it launches its ...
South Australian Country Hour
04 Sep 2025
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Beekeepers, citrus and almond growers react to the news that SA has recorded its first outbreak of varroa mite, the QLD Government confirms the SA va...
South Australian Country Hour
02 Sep 2025
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Virginia tomato growers allowed to re-open after year-long catastrophic virus outbreak, SA farming land sold to the government to use as a nuclear wa...
South Australian Country Hour
01 Sep 2025
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Cassie Hough broadcasts live from the Royal Adelaide Show, celebrating 100 years of the event at the Wayville Showgrounds, the first ever schools' wh...
South Australian Country Hour
29 Aug 2025
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The Federal Government announces an extra billion dollars for the Regional Investment Corporation, wool-growing property Telopea Downs, on the SA-Vic...
South Australian Country Hour
28 Aug 2025
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An independent MP calls for the creation of an Independent Office of Animal Welfare for SA, room for cattle processing in southern Australia outstrip...
South Australian Country Hour
27 Aug 2025
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The potato industry calls for stricter measures as Tasmania works to control an outbreak of potato mop-top virus, South Australia's net rural confide...
South Australia Country Hour
26 Aug 2025
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The SA Government announces another $1million in drought support through fodder deliveries and technical advice for farmers, canola disease experts w...
South Australian Country Hour
25 Aug 2025
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Australian wool production for the 25/26 season forecast to drop a further 10%, small-scale livestock producers advocate for greater access to commun...
South Australian Country Hour
22 Aug 2025
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The Premier flags the potential for more drought relief for South Australian farmers, dairy giant Fonterra to sell its brands to French company Lacta...
South Australian Country Hour
21 Aug 2025
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The farm chemical regulator bans a popular insecticide for the majority of uses, Riverland Wine surveying the area of winegrape vines being removed o...
South Australian Country Hour
20 Aug 2025
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Wheat prices take a dive as a record corn crop is forecast for the USA, work continuing to try and slow the global spread of foot and mouth and lumpy...
South Australian Country Hour
19 Aug 2025
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Irrigators suing the Murray Darling Basin Authority over its water and river management from 2017 to 2019 have given evidence in the NSW Supreme Cour...
South Australian Country Hour
18 Aug 2025
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Small businesses call for an expansion of eligibility for algae bloom government support, GPA wants a review of the rules around foreign investment i...
South Australian Country Hour
15 Aug 2025
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Calls for supermarket milk price increases to be passed on to dairy farmers, NZ potato growers explain how they've been managing the mop top virus th...
South Australian Country Hour
14 Aug 2025
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Potato mop top virus detected for the first time in Australia, on a potato farm in North-West Tasmania, opportunities for Australian growers as China...