New South Wales Country Hour

Rural news and events from New South Wales and the nation.

Hunter Valley so dry some farmers need a hay drop.

EU trade deal not supported by Australian livestock or dairy farm sectors.

Independent Federal review will look at fire ant failures.

Up to 47 RFS vehicles were not compliant with regulations.

Premier Minns says he will step in to protect mining jobs.

Gun buyback to start in early November.

Koala National Park close to becoming a reality.

News that fire ants may have been at the Enfield logistics hub for 12 months spark a call for an urgent review.

Opposition says importing bananas from the Philippines is a big risk.

Fire Ants may have been in Sydney site for 12 months.

Rural news and events from New South Wales and the nation.

North Coast National in Lismore puts the spotlight on Cattle and Poultry.

Rural news and events from New South Wales and the nation.

Fire ant detection and eradication in Sydney is vital.

Fire ant nest found at shipping container depot in Enfield.

Nearly half of NSW is affected by drought.

Rural news and events from New South Wales and the nation.

Police Minister responds to farmer anger over tough new gun laws and restrictions.

Country Women lobby for better Triple 0 services.

Pauline Hanson opens the Henty Field days in the Riverina.

NSW Liberal opposition changes its tune on gun control after consultation.

New Federal government Visa changes for overseas workers and processing delays could put harvest labour at risk.

Federal government announces Visa and migration crackdown, but farmer groups are nervous.

New Chicken farm operators very aware of Bird flu protocols.

Dusty walking to Canberra for medical charity Little Wings.

El Nino may force a rethink by the Environmental water holder

Working Holiday Visa delay needs to be removed to allow harvest labour: NFF

Gas reservation scheme will not stop exploration on the Liverpool plains: Farmers.

Paraquat and chemical regulator being look at by Parliamentary Inquiry.

Dingo control and preservation.

Henty Field days will play host to Pauline Hanson and local federal MP David Farley.

An Australian record set for an Angus bull.

NFF calls for water law reform.

Global beef prices set to fall slightly due to the US actions to increase supply.

Crop report says volumes will be down at harvest this year.

Irrigators lose long running class action against MDBA.

Irrigators say they are acting in accordance with the laws and regulations of Flood plain harvesting.

Chicken meat and egg prices will rise if bird flu spreads.

Death of an icon, Dolly Parton departs the stage aged 80.

Banana growers in Coffs Harbour say they are being shut out by Coles.

Call for more funds to protect Wildlife from Bird flu.

Fears that bird flu is ramping up and spreading quickly now.

Farmer Mental Health is still taking a battering.

Gun buybacks and the season were the main topics of conversation at AgQuip.

Rain glorious rain, but some parts in the North and South East look to have missed out.

Anti-slavery inquiry calls for licensing of labour hire companies gains momentum.

Farmers unhappy with gun buyback scheme.

Beekeepers say Varroa mite is continuing to devastate commercial and native bees.

Rural telecommunications reliability needs to be investigated: Watchdog.