South Australian Country Hour
Episodes
South Australian Country Hour
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.
South Australian Country Hour
15 Sep 2025
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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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
South Australian Country Hour
13 Aug 2025
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SA's record lamb price falls again as a pen of crossbred lambs sells for $450 a head at Dublin, the southern bluefin tuna harvest winds up a bit late...
South Australian Country Hour
12 Aug 2025
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A class action launched by irrigators against the MDBA begins in the Supreme Court, farmers report cautious optimism for the season after significant...
South Australian Country Hour
11 Aug 2025
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Work on the remaining 290 kilometre section of the cross-border wild dog fence expected to start next year, BOM records show parts of SA recorded the...
South Australian Country Hour
08 Aug 2025
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The seafood industry welcomes the re-opening of the Boston Bay marine harvesting area, concerns for international collaboration as global fire season...
South Australian Country Hour
07 Aug 2025
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An Adelaide butcher becomes the first to sell beef coming from cattle fed with SA-developed asparagopsis, producers across SA continue to struggle to...
South Australian Country Hour
06 Aug 2025
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The charity AFL game between the Adelaide Crows and Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval has raised $115,000 to support drought-affected farmers, beekeep...
South Australian Country Hour
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Country Hour broadcasts live from the Australian Women in Agriculture's national conference, and the national lamb record is broken again to reac...
South Australian Country Hour
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Positive signs for an Australian livestock industry developed MRNA vaccine for cattle against foot and mouth disease, the national dairy cow indicato...
South Australian Country Hour
01 Aug 2025
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Barossa water users warned to prepare for allocation cuts as water resources reach critical thresholds, South Australia's winter crop revised back do...
South Australian Country Hour
31 Jul 2025
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We broadcast live from the Isolated Children's Parents' Association national conference in Adelaide, the Australian Meat Industry Council says many p...
South Australian Country Hour
30 Jul 2025
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We broadcast live from the Murray Darling Basin Authority's annual conference in Murray Bridge, more oyster growing regions temporarily close after t...
South Australian Country Hour
29 Jul 2025
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Nationals move to force a Senate inquiry into the decision to allow easier access for US, Canadian and Mexican beef into Australia, commercial fisher...
South Australian Country Hour
28 Jul 2025
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Rainfall over most of South Australia since last Friday has been welcomed by farmers across agricultural regions with open arms, charities, farmers a...
South Australian Country Hour
25 Jul 2025
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A convoy of around 80 trucks converges in WA ready to begin driving donated hay to South Australia, a new trade and investment strategy launched to g...
South Australian Country Hour
24 Jul 2025
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The MDBA releases its most comprehensive ever review into the effectiveness of the Murray Darling Basin Plan, Australia lifts biosecurity restriction...
South Australian Country Hour
23 Jul 2025
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A state record falls again as heavy-weight supplementary fed merino lambs make $408 at Dublin, the federal ag department looks to import more feed in...
South Australian Country Hour
22 Jul 2025
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The Country Hour is live from WineTech 2025 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, looking at national and global wine industry challenges, as well as ne...
South Australian Country Hour
21 Jul 2025
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Fishers being pushed to breaking point as the toxic algal bloom continues, thousands raised for farming charities at drought breaker events over the ...
South Australian Country Hour
18 Jul 2025
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South Australia to receive a fleet of new purpose-built CFS vehicles to access harsh and rugged terrain, pressure mounts on the Federal Government to...
South Australian Country Hour
17 Jul 2025
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The ATA calls on all states to follow SA's lead in tightening licensing restrictions for overseas truck drivers, the government gives further details...
South Australian Country Hour
16 Jul 2025
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The state's Fisheries patrol vessel Southern Ranger carries out underwater observations of the algal bloom, RSPCA and Australian Pork investigating a...
South Australian Country Hour
15 Jul 2025
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An independent review recommends a mandatory code of conduct for the wine industry to be enforced by the ACCC, the SA Oyster Growers Association enco...
South Australian Country Hour
14 Jul 2025
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National farming groups call on the Federal Government to ensure the future of the Regional Investment Corporation, nussel farming sites around Port ...
South Australian Country Hour
11 Jul 2025
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Yet another new national record price set for lambs at Wagga Wagga, fishermen call for more research into what's causing the algae bloom, and a new d...
South Australian Country Hour
10 Jul 2025
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The drought still not over as rain brings relief to some and little to others across SA, an SA-based organic certifier goes into administration leavi...
South Australian Country Hour
09 Jul 2025
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Free footy tickets on offer to drought-affected SA farmers at a fundraising AFL match, a commercial fisherman calls for even further support for thos...
South Australian Country Hour
08 Jul 2025
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The State Government announces immediate licence fee relief for commercial fishers affected by the algae bloom, the 2025 National Vintage Report show...
South Australian Country Hour
07 Jul 2025
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Calls for more regional health services after a retired farmer loses access to local dialysis care, the commercial fishing industry ramps up calls fo...
South Australian Country Hour
04 Jul 2025
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Hay prices soar across Victoria and SA as lucerne hay reaches almost $800 a tonne in some areas, plans to keep varroa mite out of South Australia as ...