Satellite imaging company takes out the 2024 Croc Pitch competition. Country Hour audience reviews Netflix series 'Territory'.

Croc Pitch 2024 hears about a proposal to farm mud crabs on the Tiwi Islands. Member for Mulka concerned about foreign fishers in Arnhem Land. 

Commercial fisherman says illegal fishing has escalated in the last six weeks. Cattle stations and Bushfires NT are still battling fires.

A commercial fisherman says the number of illegal fishing boats entering Northern Territory waters has escalated.

The Mount Isa Rodeo has gone into voluntary administration. Katherine farmer puts on church services for mango workers. 

A large fire is burning on Kurundi Station and the Davenport Ranges National Park. Indonesia has a new president — what does this mean for Australia's live cattle trade? 

Louis Dreyfus Company's takeover of Namoi Cotton. NT land councils raided by National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Foreign fishing vessels spotted hidden in mangroves on NT coastline. Season's first "mango plane" set to leave Darwin. 

Australia's fishery stocks are in good health, according to ABARES. A Brangus bull sells for $150,000. 

Consolidated Pastoral Company criticises live export regulations. How is the northern tiger prawn season going? 

A Northern Territory cattle producer is on his way home from Rockhampton Brahman Week with some new bulls in the truck.Are you eating enough veggies? Apparently, most Aussies aren't.

Berry Springs mango packing shed is pumping out over 16,000 trays per day. Brahman Week bull sale underway in Rockhampton.

Work underway on $190m Manton Dam return to service project. WA town unveils "world's largest" tractor. 

Bushfires NT is battling a number of fires across the Top End, including a large fire at Manbulloo Station. RFDS saves the life of new mum on Mount Doreen Station. 

Northern Territory mangoes sell at charity auction for $32,000. European Union delays deforestation regulations. 

With record gold prices and a big deposit, why can't Mount Todd attract investment? Winner for race to take over Namoi Cotton revealed. 

What's the long-range forecast for the wet season ahead? Australia is exporting record amounts of sheepmeat to Indonesia.

Commercial barramundi season finishes with a big catch but with uncertainty ahead. NT sapodillas selling well in Sydney. 

Katherine's mango harvest underway. The key ingredients for chocolate are getting expensive. 

What does a lockdown of three big SA tomato farms mean for the NT? Consumers encouraged to buy Australian-owned, not just Australian-made products. 

Day one of the NT's waterfowl hunting season. The inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference is being held in Darwin.

NT Farmers Association launches NT mango export strategy. Curtin Springs Station breaks September rainfall record. 

Country Hour speaks to new Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Gerard Maley. Rain falls across Victoria River District and parts of central Australia.

What are the top priorities for the NT's new Minister for Agriculture?

APA Group is about to start building a new pipeline in the Beetaloo Basin. What's the outlook for fertiliser prices in the next 12 months. 

Mining company getting ready to export magnetite from Darwin Port. Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) looks set to lose NT Government funding.

.NT Resources Week Conference in Darwin. Why are veggie growers planning to quit the industry?

NT memorial service held in Darwin for Luke Bowen. Early rains fall across the Darwin rural area, Adelaide River region and Victoria River District. 

Cattle truck collides with the Ghan. A range of insecticidal ear tags, containing diazinon, will be removed from the market next year.

World's first genetically modified bananas taste-tested. Hear the NT Country Hour's song about biosecurity. 

A Northern Territory song competition is hoping to raise awareness of the importance of caring for country and biosecurity. 

Dangerous fire conditions across large parts of the NT. Katherine cotton gin has started to sell cotton seeds. 

NT cotton exported from Darwin Port. Alice Springs holds conference on importance of clean and safe drinking water. 

Farmers from across Australia travel to Canberra for a national rally. Gerard Maley sworn in as new NT Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries.

Farmers head to Canberra. ABARES' cattle price forecast. And we head to Australia's smelliest party.

Stolen wages settlement reached in the NT. Papaya mealybug population dropping around Darwin.

What's the outlook for bushfires across the NT? ERA's plans to raise $880 million hit a snag. 

How many mangoes might be produced in Darwin this harvest? CPC employees gather at Daly Waters for station challenge. 

Adelaide River water advisory committee established. When will the first wet season rains arrive? 

Farming groups furious over ABC's handling of paraquat. New firefighting equipment arrives in the NT.

What does a CLP government mean for the future of the commercial barra industry? Noonamah Tavern to hold 50th rodeo this weekend. 

Woolworths says it will only sell deforestation-free beef from end of 2025. Check out a 100-tonne electric dump truck. 

Lia Finocchiaro officially sworn in as NT chief minister. ERA claims Jabiluka mining lease refusal 'secret' and 'unfair'.

NFF says farmers are still not getting a good deal from major supermarkets. Will culling crocs help public safety? 

Country Hour pays tribute to Luke Bowen. CLP sweeps to power in NT election. 

Cattle exporters and importers meet in Indonesia. Is Mick May the most remote grader driver in Australia?

Middle Arm Senate inquiry hands down final report. CSIRO to cut up to 500 jobs. 

Tanya Egerton is the 2024 Agrifutures Rural Woman of the Year. Federal government launches review into NAIF. 

Cotton Australia and Amateur Fishermen's Association respond to concerns raised on Four Corners. Why does a resources company want to mine salt in Central Australia? 

Joshua Burgoyne joins the show to talk about the CLP's policies for primary industries ahead of the NT election. Plans for a salt mine and hazardous waste storage facility in Central Australia. 

Biggest Katherine Races meet in 20 years on this weekend. Concerns about cattle stations getting postal votes to Electoral Commission in time for counting. 

Bruce Davey has been fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria for 50 years.

Bruce Davey is celebrating 50 years of fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Bee pest varroa mite found in Victoria for first time. 

NFF pushes back against calls to declare buffel grass a weed of national significance. Why did Elsey Creek change colour? 

The Marrakai region in the Top End finally has its own weather station. Can seaweed become an alternative to plastic?

Feedlots in Indonesia are 'reasonably full', so what is the demand like for NT cattle? World's largest combine harvester arrives in Australia. 

The NT government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Royal Vopak, to develop a carbon dioxide import terminal at Middle Arm near Darwin.

Plans to build Australia's first Co2 import terminal near Darwin. Some NT cotton is still getting trucked to QLD for processing.

Cotton price at its lowest point since 2020 and the outlook is bearish. Sea cucumber industry concerned about rise in illegal fishing.

High Court hears native title compensation case in Darwin. Farmers in Adelaide River catchment are now included in a new water control district.

The Australian stock market lost $100 billion in value on Monday, what does this mean for Australian agriculture? Tiny caterpillar released to control bellyache bush. 

Crowd gathering for 2024 Darwin Cup. New record set for Australian beef exports.

Minister for Water Security Kate Worden explains why she cut water out of the Western Davenport plan. New technology to Australia allows farmers to retrofit their tractors to drive autonomously. 

NT Farmers says it is disappointed with the new Western Davenport water allocation plan. China reportedly blames Australian beef for positive steroid test in athletes. 

Western Davenport water allocation plan quietly declared by NT government. Early season Darwin mangoes are being sold in the Sydney Markets.

Darwin's Shoal Bay tip has been producing energy from biogas for nearly 20 years. Has Australia's cold snap hurt watermelon sales? 

Julie Collins sworn in as new Federal Agriculture Minister. NT government signs another deal to buy gas.

NT Country Hour broadcasts from the Royal Darwin Show. ERA's lease on Jabiluka not renewed by NT government.

Mango industry gathers to discuss ways to combat mango twig tip dieback. RFDS says moving away from 3G has cost $200,000. 

A farm on the Gove Peninsula is producing fruit and veggies for locals to buy. What is the outlook for lithium prices?

It's fresh and it's cheap. Can this farm inspire other remote communities?

Core Lithium hopes for revival in global lithium prices. NT biosecurity authorities ramp up surveillance for avian influenza. 

Stuart Highway fatalities prompt call for safer driving. Agricultural policy under discussion at leaders debate in Katherine. 

The Country Hour broadcasts from the Katherine Show. 

Calls to start a national register of backyard chickens. NT EPA explains why it approved SunCable's massive solar project.

Mango trees loaded with flowers after cool weather. Why is Woodside buying sheep and cattle properties? 

SunCable receives environmental approvals for solar project. What would a second Donald Trump presidency mean for Australian agriculture? 

Rombola Farms is ramping up its rockmelon production near Mataranka. Bunnings under fire for selling invasive weeds.

Mud-crabbers share their stories about surviving Cyclone Megan and we head to the Tennant Creek Show!

Kakadu plum industry planning to build a processing facility in Darwin. Should blokes be allowed in the CWA?

National Farmers' Federation heads north. Federal Government allocates $7 million to bird flu preparedness. 

Major egg distribution industry says demand has doubled over the past week. Why are researchers hoping to collect 10,000 pig ears?

Indian sandalwood production in northern Australia looks to be falling over. Results from the Alice Springs bull sale. 

NT Cattlemen's Association says buffel grass weed declaration process was "a farce". Central Australian cattle on display at Alice Springs Show. 

About 4,700 head of cattle sold at the Alice Springs Show sale. Commercial mud crabbers having a tricky season in the Gulf. 

Central Australian stores are having trouble sourcing enough eggs. Charles Darwin University researchers assessing native rice. 

Laws to ban live sheep exports by 2028 pass parliament following lengthy debate. McDonald's restricts breakfast menu after egg supply issues.

Spanish mackerel is being caught close to Darwin this dry season. 60 years since Humpty Doo Rice Project ended. 

Almost 20,000 head of cattle to be exported from Darwin in next few days. NT watermelons sent overseas via ship. 

Warnings of possible blackouts in NT power grid. Texas bootmaker says Australian crocodiles make great boots. 

Barkly and Stuart Highways still in bad condition following wet season. NT Farmers, traditional owners both concerned about water allocation plan. 

Woolner Station bought by Rallen Australia for $49 million. Nursery plant industry disappointed with supermarket review. 

Supermarkets to be fined if they mistreat suppliers, government confirms. Lemons being harvested near Ti Tree. 

NT's largest barramundi fishing company speaks about proposed buyout of commercial licences. Lots of surface water and birds through the Barkly. 

NT Seafood Council 'strongly opposes' plan to ban gillnets in barramundi fishery. Brunette Races underway in the Barkly. 

What does a buyout of commercial barramundi licences mean for consumers? Beetaloo gas project given major project status. 

Buyout of commercial barramundi licences promised by Labor and CLP. NT's cotton harvest is ramping up. 

Bureau of Statistics changes cattle herd estimate. 2024 waterfowl hunting bag limits revealed. 

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has made a significant change to how it calculates the size of Australia's cattle herd.

Gold mining returns to Tennant Creek at Nobles Knob mine. Strong demand for NT hay from live export and interstate.

NT Cattlemen's Association appears at inquiry into bill to end live sheep exports. Is it too cold for mangoes in Pine Creek?

Australia can meet gas demand without new projects, climate report says. Parliamentary inquiry into bill to end live sheep exports.

Chief Minister Eva Lawler questioned over Darwin ship lift at Estimates hearings. Why is Coles limiting purchases of eggs? 

Luke Hayes who grew up on Deepwell cattle station south of Alice Springs, finished in 5th place on the first day of the race, but centralian David Walsh is in the leading position.David "Doc" Cunningham and Steven Davis are recognised for their contributions to the NT's cattle industry in the King's Birthday honours.

Tamboran Resources given approval to drill and test 15 gas wells. NT apiarists are being encouraged to register their bee hives.

First petroleum exploration permit issued in nine years. Why are blueberries so expensive? 

Biosecurity foot mats removed from flights returning from Indonesia. Cattle producer prepares for Finke Desert Race.

Barramundi fishers accused of gill-netting in waters closed by traditional owners. Green mangoes from the NT getting good money in the Sydney Markets. 

Indonesia's largest dairy company is keeping a close eye on Prabowo's policy to give 83 million school children free lunches and milk.

Indonesia's biggest dairy producer reacts to plan to give free milk to students. Gold production dropped by 10 per cent in March quarter.

The NT's biggest bull sale was on in Katherine today. Carbon capture and storage banned in Queensland's Great Artesian Basin. 

After 10 years and about $60 million in funding, the Indonesia Australia Red Meat and Cattle Partnership program has come to an end.

Significant cloud band drops rain across Central Australia. Five Australian abattoirs can once again export beef to China.

The Country Hour broadcasts from Berry Springs as mangoes start to flower. 

A microscopic wasp is helping to control papaya mealybugs around Darwin. Environment Protection Authority approves Beetaloo gas project.

NT seafood industry hosts annual awards and names a new CEO. Owner of chicken farms at centre of bird flu outbreak says it's been a devastating week. 

ACCC outlines concerns about potential lack of competition in northern cotton gins. Goats and poultry on show at the Freds Pass Show.

What's it like being a turf farmer in the NT? Is Indonesia about to become a big buyer of Australian milk?

Mango twig tip dieback is effecting thousands of Kensington Pride trees around Darwin and the industry has no way to combat the disease. 

NT government reforms mining royalty system. Mango industry conference focuses on increasing mango exports.

Mango twig tip dieback is killing thousands of trees around Darwin. Turf Australia holds its national conference in Darwin. 

Rural news and events from the Northern Territory and the nation.

New mango varieties being planted in Katherine. More than 15,000 head of cattle exported from Darwin this week. 

What's happening with the Katherine Agribusiness Hub? ACCC raises concerns about cotton gin competition in northern Australia. 

Australia's largest cattle company has released its 2024 financial year results.

NT opposition delivers its budget reply, what does it propose for the ag sector? AACo releases its financial results.

What's in the NT budget for agriculture? Bushfires NT encouraging land managers to install firebreaks. 

The federal government has announced it will end Australia’s live sheep export trade by 2028. Katherine Show getting ready for "Station Speed Dating".

The federal government is phasing out the live sheep trade, but says it supports the live cattle trade. Does the NT Cattlemen's Association trust Federal Labor?

Territory vet named Young Beef Ambassador at Beef2024. Would you eat beef ice-cream?

Katherine farmers take legal action after having their water licences reduced. Public trust in supermarkets is down, down. 

The Northern Territory's first cotton gin has this week produced its first bale.

Katherine cotton gin processes its first bale. Tracey Hayes' speech at Beef 2024 causes a stir.

Brazil declares itself free of foot-and-mouth disease without vaccination. Cahills Crossing reopens for travel into Arnhem Land. 

King Ash Bay reopens after major flood. New national livestock market indicator launched at Beef Australia.

Victoria River Downs Station had its biggest wet season since 1904. Rodeo action underway at Daly Waters.

Rum Jungle meatworks reopens for 2024 season. Katherine meatworks up for sale.

The dry season has officially started and mustering is ramping up. Hear the story about a fishing trip in the NT that went horribly wrong.

A commercial fishing vessel has saved the day. Rescuing four men from a sinking boat in the Timor Sea.

Fuel shortages continue to bite on Groote Eylandt. Australia has imported llamas for the first time in nearly a decade. 

Melons roadshow in Katherine discusses challenges for industry. Ehrlichiosis still impacting large number of dogs in the NT. 

CSIRO releases water assessment for Roper River catchment. Preparations for Aileron Bush Weekend in Central Australia.

The Country Hour catches up with a duo transporting stockhorses to the NT. Hear the story of Sabu Sing, a Wardaman cattleman immortalised in a Katherine statue.

Central Petroleum says NT government's Beetaloo gas deal is risky. Inspections for banana freckle ramp up around Darwin.

NT government signs deal with Tamboran Resources to buy Beetaloo Basin gas. Meet  the Australian Mango Industry Association's new CEO.

No more manganese exports from Groote Eylandt in 2024 because of cyclone damage. Watermelons are being harvested in Katherine. 

What do Louisiana alligator farmers feed their animals? What impact are ladybirds having on mealybugs in Darwin?

New cotton varieties trialled in Douglas Daly. Biosecurity training for NT cattle industry.

What will the Senate inquiry into supermarket prices actually achieve? APVMA to stay in Armidale despite recommendation it return to Canberra.

Supermarket price inquiry heats up. Country Hour reports from international crocodile conference.

The price of lean beef trimmings has hit record highs in the US. Douglas Daly farmer is growing his first crop of soybeans.

Power and Water Corporation has signed a new gas supply agreement. Court challenge to stop carbon dioxide being pumped into Great Artesian Basin.

CPC's Troy Setter says adding Wagyu genetics to its herd has paid off. Chief Minister Eva Lawler appears at Senate inquiry into Middle Arm. 

What's happening with AAM's Ord Stage 3 development? Is the offshore gas industry paying enough tax?

How are Top End cotton crops looking? Tennant Creek's Juno Centre to become temporary youth justice facility. 

Fine supermarkets for mistreating suppliers, government told. Magpie geese attacking hay farms in Douglas Daly.

New weapon to combat mealybug unleased in Darwin. Jockeys prepare for Alice Springs Cup this weekend. 

Work underway to repair heavily damaged Barkly Highway. Meet the winner of the 2024 NT Rural Women's Award.

Sandalwood company Quintis falls into receivership. Water allocation plan for Mataranka open for public comment.

The NT Government has released its long-awaited draft water allocation plan for the Mataranka region.

Has your frangipani tree or papaya plant been attacked this year? The NT's Water Controller looking at "unused water" in the Katherine region.

Barkly Highway damaged by flooding and closed to all vehicles over 4.5 tonnes.

Banana prawn season starts on Easter Monday. Barra farm catches 335 tonnes of fish ahead of Easter period. 

Investigation underway into cattle deaths on live export ship. Aileron Bush Weekend postponed.

The cattle which died while on board a live export ship, have been linked to a NT property where other stock have died.

The US Department of Agriculture has confirmed the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified in dairy cows in three states.

Cattle deaths on ship from Darwin to Indonesia. Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in US dairy herd.

Todd River flows as drenching rains fall across Central Australia. How do groundskeepers at Marrara turn mud back into grass?

It's a long way from South Dakota to Alice Springs. But former NCBA president Todd Wilkinson was keen to explain his biggest concern about the future of cattle production.

The Country Hour broadcasts from the 40th NT Cattlemen's Association conference in Alice Springs.

Borroloola residents evacuated as McArthur River floods to record levels. ERA applies to extend lease on Jabiluka uranium mine against traditional owners' wishes.

Record flood levels expected at Borroloola. NT Cattlemen's Association Ladies Day in Alice Springs. 

Groote Eylandt wharf "severely damaged" by manganese ship during Cyclone Megan. McArthur River expected to surpass record flood level. 

Cyclone Megan intensifies in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Groote Eylandt wharf damaged, McArthur River mine prepares for wind and rain. 

Cyclone watch issued for the Gulf of Carpentaria. NT Seafood Council says the barra industry is fighting for its future. 

NLC elects new chair and loses CEO in same-week leadership shake-up. Huge federal government investment in rare earths project near Alice Springs.

The organisation which represents commercial growers of nursery products, wants the Federal Government to shine a light on the market power of Bunnings.

Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is in Darwin. Nurseries call for Bunnings to face scrutiny over "unfair" practices.

Farmers get emotional and Bob Katter sees red at supermarket price inquiry. The Country Hour checks out what could be the oldest hogplum trees in Australia.

Victoria Highway is cut again due to flooding. Abattoirs required to install video surveillance systems by 2026. 

NT Country Hour celebrates International Women's Day. ABS and MLA disagree over number of cattle in Australia. 

Why are the price of carbon credits on the rise? Dates are being harvested near Santa Teresa.

Lack of weather radar at Tennant Creek causing safety concerns. What's behind a shortage of canned beetroot? 

What does a shortage of CO2 mean for the meat processing sector? Bushfire danger period extended in Central Australia. 

More bans on commercial gillnet fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Kimberley Meat Company calls in administrators. 

NT Isolated Children's Parents' Association conference is in Alice Springs. What is a Raindance Machine? 

Singleton Station water licence ruling appealed. Police Minister in the spotlight for owning shares in Seafarms Group.

How come the hemp industry hasn't taken off in the NT? Have you tried a jaboticaba?

What does the new varroa mite plan mean for NT beekeepers and farmers?  Have your tried a langsat before?

Borroloola has run out of fresh food after being isolated by floodwaters. What will cattle prices do over the next five years?

Is line-caught barramundi the future for the commercial sector? Federal Court ruling on Project Sea Dragon.

Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci to retire. Mango industry no longer allowed to use methyl bromide to control fruit flies.

North Australia Savanna Fire Forum in Darwin. Ex-tropical cyclone Lincoln dumps rain along WA/NT border.

Cattle sail from Darwin as Indonesian live export trade resumes. Ex-cyclone Lincoln drops heavy rain over Barkly and Tanami regions.

Tropical Cyclone Lincoln has formed in the Gulf of Carpentaria. World's first genetically modified banana approved for production.

Tropical low to bring heavy rain and wind to Gulf Country. NT government unveils wet season surface water plan. 

Indonesians vote in national election, while live export industry waits for permits. Plenty of rain at Cave Creek Station as monsoon strengthens.

Commodity groups waiting for Indonesia to release import permits for 2024 are watching today's election closely.

Federal government announces changes to proposed biosecurity levy. Large fire in fertiliser factory.

Maryfield and Limbunya Stations up for sale again. Heavy rain at Coolibah Station.

It's the middle of February and Australia's live export trade to Indonesia remains in limbo.

New restrictions on commercial barramundi sector. Pomelos in demand for Lunar New Year.

Croc wrangler Matt Wright and his company Helibrook charged by NT WorkSafe. Is the wattleseed industry set to boom?

Australians would benefit from having more wattleseed in their diet. How can this native legume get onto more dinner plates?

The NT's largest banana farm is expanding, with an aim of producing 100 per cent of the Top End's banana needs.

High Court rules against expansion of Glencore's Bing Bong Port. NT's largest banana farm is expanding.

Timber Creek residents cleaning up after flood. Why did 20,000 people in the Top End lose power on Monday night?

Significant rain along the NT/Queensland border. Should crocodiles be culled?

Cotton seed flown to Ord farmers cut off by floods. AFANT concerned about commercial barra fishing in Roper and Daly catchments.

Australia's live export trade to Indonesia is in limbo, with the industry still waiting for import permits to be issued for 2024.

Live cattle exports to Indonesia in limbo, with zero shipments from Darwin Port this year. Commercial barramundi season kicks off.

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Singleton Station water licence. Pigeon Hole residents call for the community to be moved to higher ground.

Timber Creek residents remain isolated by floodwaters. Lithium industry meets with Resources Minister Madeleine King.

Large sections of Victoria Highway still underwater. Court action against Claravale Farm over alleged illegal land clearing.

Australia Day honours for Gumatj Corporation boss and crocodile expert. AACo major shareholder pleads guilty to insider trading.

Rail company Aurizon says up to 2.5 kilometres of rail line has been damaged north of Tennant Creek.

Aurizon busy repairing up to 2.5km of damaged rail line in the  NT. Paul Kirby announces he will step down from politics. 

Birrindudu homestead surrounded by floodwater. Tropical low moves west drenching Kimberley cattle country.

Birrindudu Station is one of the most remote cattle properties in Australia and at the moment it resembles an inland sea.

Food trucks arrive in the Top End after Stuart Highway reopens. Backpackers stuck in Timber Creek.

Truck drivers evacuated from flooded Victoria River Roadhouse. How is NT cotton handling this year's wet season?

Live export class action settlement rejected. Top End rivers cut off communities and truckies. 

Minor flooding occurring along the Daly River. Cattle Australia calls for biosecurity levy to be revoked. 

More than 900 small legacy mines under safety assessment. Santos unlikely to meet Barossa deadline. 

Victoria Highway shut due to flooding. Court delays cost Santos millions for Barossa project. 

Santos wins legal battle over Barossa. Huge rainfall in Daly region. 

Heavy rains continue across Top End. Sturt Plateau pastoralist Mike Harding farewelled at Katherine funeral.

Changes to NT biosecurity legislation. Why are German farmers driving tractors through Berlin?

Rural news and events from the Northern Territory and the nation.

What's behind the crash in lithium prices? Cattle markets start 2024 on a positive note. 

New Minister for Agribusiness Mark Monaghan discusses big issues of 2024. New lamb ad pokes fun at the divide between generations. 

Core Lithium suspends mining operations, up to 150 job losses. Cahills Crossing reopens after East Alligator River levels drop.

Top End cotton growers waiting for rain. Kimberley cattle station still recovering 12 months on from devastating floods.

Andrew Forrest increases investment in AACo. How can cattle stations attract new workers?

Where is the monsoon? Croc farms busy collecting eggs

Gamba Army busy spraying. Last cattle ship sails for 2023. The Country Hour's best stories for 2023.

Sniffer dogs on the hunt for browsing ants. New project creating a buzz around Wadeye.

"Lithium market deterioration" hurts NT miner Core Lithium. Are you a supertaster? 

Eva Lawler is the NT's new chief minister. What goes into fish food?

Darwin Port getting ready for a busy 2024. Axe falls on MIS sandalwood projects.

The world's largest Indian sandalwood company has announced it will wind up all of its Managed Investment Scheme (MIS) projects in northern Australia. 

Chief Minister Natasha Fyles resigns. Meet the new chair of the NT's Pastoral Land Board.

Australia's growing aquaculture industry needs a lot of food. Who makes it?

ABC Rural's coverage from the official opening of the NT's first cotton gin.

A look inside the NT's first cotton gin. Livestock industry concerned about illegal fishers coming into northern Australian waters.

The Northern Territory's first cotton gin has been officially opened.

Could farmed crocodiles soon be enjoying a plant-based diet? Lab-grown quail meat gets the tick from FSANZ

Australia's chemical regulator has proposed to change the use of chlorpyrifos. Meet the Australian companies on the hunt for helium. 

Did you know that Australia is no longer producing helium? Meet two of the companies on the hunt for this extremely rare gas.

China has lifted restrictions on three Australian abattoirs. What's being done to protect Australia's Kakadu plum industry?

Tropical Cyclone Jasper approaches northern Australia. New Fitzroy Crossing bridge officially opened. 

Compost field day at remote watermelon farm. Does Australia need a Federal Minister for Food?

Busy end to the year for live cattle exports from Darwin. Should best-before dates be scrapped?  

Darwin helium production comes to an end. Outback Grandad heads to the TikTok awards.

Cattle industry makes counter offer on live export class action. Visit the NT's largest compost producer. 

President of the NT Cattlemen's Association, David Connolly, said the counter offer had been made "begrudgingly" and "on behalf of an industry that wants to get this over and done with".

Free herbicide for Darwin rural residents fighting gamba grass. Territorian sells stock horse for $94,000.

Spanish mackerel fishers return to port for wet season. When will the NT get its first monsoonal burst?

Canadian investment firm buys vast portfolio of Kimberley cattle country. East Alligator River rises, closing Cahills Crossing.

Calls for a moratorium on new mines until legacy mines are cleaned up. Rambutan season starts in the Top End

Are offshore oil and gas regulations driving investment away? Three NT boys head to Las Vegas to represent Australia in a rodeo. 

National seafood labelling laws welcomed by Humpty Doo Barramundi. Station staff fatigued by near contsant fire fighting. 

Good rain has started to fall across the Top End. Has the cattle market over-reacted to the El Niño declaration?

Australia's largest demolition job underway at Gove. Hear from the 2023 Ranger of the Year.

The Country Hour broadcasts from the Territory Natural Resource Management conference in Darwin.

Douglas South Station sold for $15 million. Rio Tinto exports scrap metal from Gove.

Aussie mangoes selling for $14 each in California. For the first time in months, no major bushfires in NT.

Meet the new chief executive of the NT Farmers Association. Feral buffalo and cattle tagged and tracked from space.

AACo announces $30m operating profit in half-yearly results. Commonwealth announces $200 million in extra funding for Tanami Road.

Cattle prices have been on the slide this year and Australia's biggest cattle company has not been immune.

The Vietnamese government has unveiled new animal welfare standards at a beef conference in Hanoi.

Proposal for floating carbon capture and storage hub. Vietnamese government unveils new animal welfare standards.

Sea Dumping Bill a big win for Santos. The rise of Indian buffalo meat.

The NT government estimates 210,000 megalitres of water can be sustainably extracted each year from the Georgina and Wiso basins.

Water allocation plan for Georgina Wiso basin announced. NLC chairman Dr Bush-Blanasi dies, aged 61.

Rain has fallen on cattle stations across the Top End. Undoolya Station's homestead was almost lost in a fire this week.

The world's smelliest fruit is being harvested in Darwin's rural area. Mango robot picking fruit near Katherine. 

Cattle producer Colin Deveraux survives crocodile attack after biting back. Tiger prawn trawlers end season early.

Northern Territory cattle producer Colin Deveraux knows he is lucky to be alive, after being attacked by a 3.2 metre saltwater crocodile. 

Fires still burning north, east and south of Alice Springs. Barkly stations take a break for the Melbourne Cup. 

Bushfires burning close to Alice Springs. Ringer's Rugby 7s competition brings station workers from across the NT to Katherine. 

The NT's commercial wild-caught barramundi industry is under a lot of pressure. How is 2024 shaping up?

Berrimah lab near Darwin participating in 'Exercise Waterhole'. How a crocodile attack led to a new pain relief medicine.

Santos ordered to halt work on Barossa underwater gas pipeline. A rare fire-tornado witnessed near Tennant Creek.

Nicole Manison is back as the NT's Minister for Agribusiness and today took questions from the Country Hour audience.

New Minister for Agribusiness Nicole Manison joins the Country Hour. What is the long range forecast for the wet season?

Climate Analytics claims CSIRO underestimated Beetaloo greenhouse gas emissions. What do agricultural organisations make of NT cabinet reshuffle?

New Zealand banned live animal exports in April 2023. But will a new government reverse the decision in 2024?

Live export company Wellard is closely watching NZ politics. Why are plant-based meat sales struggling?

A fire continues to burn close to Tennant Creek. Broadmere Station sold for $10.5 million. 

After weeks of fighting fires, the disaster assistance on offer to NT cattle producers has been labelled insufficient and "clearly not enough".

Tennant Creek again threatened by bushfires. Cattle Australia urges Federal government to step away from EU trade negotiations.

National Farmers Federation has a new president. Cattle company fined over biosecurity breach.

Dead hedgehogs found in imported horse feed. Mining approval granted to Barkly phosphate project. 

Quandong trees looking bare around Central Australia. Meet the NT butcher making barramundi sausages.

NT Cattlemen's Association incredibly frustrated by deliberately lit fires. It's National Barramundi Day! 

Conways Station sells for $14.5 million. Native bush oranges coming into season in Central Australia.

Frustration as new bushfire starts along Sandover Highway believed to be deliberately lit. Aurizon's plans to increase freight through Darwin Port.

Twenty students from Indonesia have spent six weeks working on NT cattle stations as part of unique pastoral exchange program.

NT Farmers on the verge of selecting new CEO. Indonesian students graduate from NTI360 program.

Major back-burning operation underway to stop Barkly blaze. Water Trigger Bill introduced to the Senate.

Beetaloo gas company to move headqarters to US. Live export prices on the slide.

The Country Hour broadcasts from a mango packing shed in Berry Springs. 

Skin blemishes on cattle prove costly for pastoralists. Feral animal culling program at Elsey and Limmen National Parks.

Cattle unloaded from Brahman Express. Big crowd drawn to Alice Springs rodeo. 

Brahman Express towed back to Darwin Port after engine fire. NT cattle company a big buyer at Brahman Week.

Live export ship returns to Darwin Port after engine fire. Alice Springs prisoners competing in local rodeo.

Barkly Highway closed because of monster bushfire. Mango harvest starts in Katherine.

Could this become northern Australia's "most profitable crop"?

Indigenous rangers trying to save carbon credits by fighting fires. What is the long range forecast for the wet season?

When will Top End solar farms be operational? What is the potential for pongamia in northern Australia?

Is a varroa mite incursion inevitable in the NT? What's demand like for green mangoes?

Top End solar farms hit new hurdle. Mango harvest underway at Lake Bennett.

Can mushrooms be grown commercially in Darwin? Is Australia taking food security seriously?

Challenging season for mango exports. Hollywood comes to the NT's cattle industry.

Skin lesions a hot topic at live export meeting in Jakarta. Have you ever tried an emu egg?

NT Fisheries Minister Paul Kirby speaks to ABC Rural about commercial barramundi fishers getting banned from Buckingham Bay.

A 'massive amount' of northern Australia's cattle herd is suddenly not suited to the live export trade with Indonesia.

Traditional owners suspend commercial barramundi fishing in Buckingham Bay. Indonesia is not accepting cattle with any skin lesions. 

The Country Hour broadcasts from Bullo River Station. 

Mango growers can no longer use a popular post-harvest chemical. Indonesia is no longer accepting cattle with skin lesions. 

Banana farmers still waiting on compensation. National livestock traceability system to get $22 million makeover.

Plans for green liquid hydrogen production on Darwin Harbour. Barkly bushfire downgraded but has burnt about 1.3 million hectares.

Mangoes from the Philippines arrive in Australia. Barkly fire update.

Bushfire in the Barkly jumps containment lines. Why was media banned from listening to Michael Gunner's speech?

One of the cattle export yards that was temporarily suspended from supplying cattle to Indonesia has spoken to ABC Rural about the experience.

Emergency declaration issued for fire near Tennant Creek. Darwin bush foods business collecting paperbark. 

A bushfire in the Barkly region is burning towards Tennant Creek. New Insectary building opened at Berrimah Research Farm. 

A large bushfire has closed the Barkly Highway. Construction set to begin on Darwin ship lift. 

Bushfires NT is battling several large fires across the NT. Cattle Australia is calling for a major rethink of MLA's carbon neutral policy. 

Australia's peak body for grass-fed cattle producers is calling for a major rethink of the carbon neutral 2030 target.

NT's only commercial garlic harvest underway near Ali Curung. Meet the company making wheelchairs for dogs

Malaysia lifts suspension of live cattle and buffalo exports. Major NT hay farm certified organic.

A Northern Territory woman with a dream to empower businesses to prioritise environmental responsibility is this year's AgriFutures NT Rural Woman of the Year. Hear her powerful story.

Indonesia flags more lumpy skin disease concerns. Class action against the producer of Roundup begins in court

Mango growers fighting fires. Has Australia lost the battle against varroa mite?

Mining company strikes magnetite railway deal. Harvest underway for what is possibly the NT's sweetest fruit.

Challenging financial year for livestock shipping company Wellard. Management change looms for Bohning Yards near Alice Springs

A remote NT island is trialling edible seaweed. Indian sandalwood company Quintis sells property.

Foetal bovine serum in short supply. Emergency bushfire threat south of Darwin.

Core Lithium is preparing to export its first shipment of lithium fines. Mini bulls have exploded in popularity at Australian rodeos. 

NAFI website secures funding and future looks bright. Meet the livestock industry's young driver of the year.

Northern Beef Research Update Conference is on in Darwin. Why are short sellers targeting Australian lithium companies?

Farmers have used dimethoate for decades. So why is the APVMA looking to suspend its use now?

Why is the APVMA looking to ban dimethoate? What can the NT learn from Brazil about managing gamba grass?

A well-known cattle exporting company has handed in its export license. Marking the end of SEALS.

Elders announces downgrade to its financial results. Plenty of kids participating in the Borroloola Bushman's Carnival. 

A bee disease known as American foulbrood has been found in the Top End. Indonesian students arrive in Darwin for pastoral exchange program. 

Mango growers look set to lose access to a popular pesticide. What impact could China's slowing economy have on red meat exports?

As mango growers gear up for this years harvest, it looks like they'll have to do it without a popular pesticide

Bumper lemon crop in Central Australia. Meet the Territorian helping Afghan farmers move away from poppy production. 

Mango season underway in the NT. Will dimethoate be banned this mango season?

The mango harvest is underway in the Northern Territory

Bushfire threatens Alice Springs and nearby cattle stations. Meet the new owner of Annaburroo Station.

Australia has tried to reassure Malaysia that Australia is free of lumpy skin disease. Australia's biggest rodeo is on in Mount Isa.

Malaysia suspends imports of live cattle from Australia. Annaburroo Station in the Top End sold. 

Malaysia suspends imports of Australian cattle and buffalo. Meanwhile Indonesia and Brazil sign live export protocol.

Why is it so difficult to connect solar farms to the Darwin-Katherine grid? What happened to the truck from the Yellow Truck Road Train book? 

The northern tiger prawn season faces some big challenges this season. Jacana Energy puts out EOI to build 100 megawatts of solar energy. 

Darwin Cup edition of the Country Hour. Plus tips on how to catch a barramundi while driving a LandCruiser underwater.

Lumpy skin disease trade issue could take weeks to resolve. All the action from Harts Range campdraft and races.

Tiger prawn season underway, but no mothership service in the Gulf of Carpentaria this year. Canadian seafood giant buys northern barramundi farm.

NT Cattlemen's Association says the suspension of cattle export yards is expensive but understandable. A commercial barramundi processing facility has opened in Darwin.

Indonesia suspends live cattle imports from four Australian facilities after lumpy skin disease detections. Bureau of Meteorology forecasters visit cattle stations.

The NT Country Hour broadcasts from the 72nd Royal Darwin Show. It's a busy day at the Adelaide River Rosella Festival. 

Developer of mango-picking robot wins $1 million in venture capital. Early construction underway at rare earths project.

ICPA national conference starts in Darwin. Space technology being used to preg-test cattle.

The Country Hour broadcasts from the 'Developing Northern Australia Conference' in Darwin.

Cattle industry rejects Commonwealth compensation offer for live export ban. Katherine Show auction raises $177,000 for ICPA.

Papaya mealybug found in Darwin. The Katherine Agricultural Show is on today.

Charity mustering up wild buffalo for Cambodia. Cattle judging underway at Katherine Show.

"We are trying to capture 100 feral buffalo then take them to Cambodia to rehome them with some of the poorest families in the world".

It's the busiest week of the year in Katherine. Country musician Tom Curtain joins the Country Hour. 

$3 billion green energy and ammonia project for East Kimberley announced. Meet a Humpty Doo local growing sunflowers. 

First national agriculture ministers meeting in three years. Magpie geese bag limits announced. 

Pesticides authority CEO and chair resign following damning review. Take a tour through a laboratory making cell-based meats.

Arnhem Land rangers hoping carbon market can help reduce buffalo numbers. NTCA's Indonesia pastoral exchange program returns.

NT pumpkins are being exported to Singapore. New onion variety promises to be "tearless".

A policy change by the Federal Government has got Australia's forestry industry excited.  

Paul Burke steps down as CEO of NT Farmers. The war against cabomba weed ramps up.

ABC Rural speaks to Paul Burke about his four years of being the CEO of NT Farmers

The Alice Springs Show is on today. Why has the price of carbon credits plunged this week?

Top End electricity grid at risk of blackouts within three years. How low will live export prices go? 

Australia to remain leader in lithium production. Tennant Creek students prepare for Alice Springs show. 

Soaking rain through Victoria River District. Telstra signs deal with Elon Musk's Starlink broadband service. 

Rinehart beef exported to UK under new free trade deal. Laying chooks on a road trip from SA to Darwin. 

The new free trade agreement with the United Kingdom is one-month old and some of Australia's biggest names in beef are starting to cash in.

Helicopter pilot dies in crash while mustering on Limbunya Station. Rain continues to fall in Central Australia. 

Soil Science Australia's national conference is being held in Darwin. Rainy and cold weather hits Central Australia.

Live export industry pays tribute to Simon Crean. Will it snow in the NT this week?

Live export industry pays tribute to Simon Crean. Will it snow in the NT this week?

The Brunette Downs races getting underway in the Barkly. Power and Water still buying emergency gas from Inpex.

The Brunette Downs races getting underway in the Barkly. Power and Water still buying emergency gas from Inpex.

Mangoes from the Philippines due to arrive in Australia. Pardoo Station cyclone clean-up continues.

Mangoes from the Philippines due to arrive in Australia. Pardoo Station cyclone clean-up continues.

Tennant Creek show cancelled for 2023. Australian Farmer of the Year winners announced in Canberra.

An electronic nose project is getting underway in the Northern Territory to help detect exotic plant pests.

An electronic nose project is getting underway in the Northern Territory to help detect exotic plant pests.

Tennant Creek show cancelled for 2023. Australian Farmer of the Year winners announced in Canberra.

Live cattle trade from South America booming. Why isn't the NT growing mung beans?

Live cattle trade from South America booming. Why isn't the NT growing mung beans?

Katherine cattle yards unable to get stock in or out after train derailment. What will it take to get Manton Dam back to service?

Katherine cattle yards unable to get stock in or out after train derailment. What will it take to get Manton Dam back to service?

Train derailment near Katherine under investigation. How has the Kakadu plum harvest gone in West Arnhem Land?

Train derailment near Katherine under investigation. How has the Kakadu plum harvest gone in West Arnhem Land?

Can tropical rock lobsters be farmed? How to get more native bees pollinating your crops. 

Can tropical rock lobsters be farmed? How to get more native bees pollinating your crops. 

Some of Australia's key export markets are filling up on beef, says analyst Simon Quilty. 

It's been revealed in Budget Estimates that the first Beetaloo gas production applications will come in late 2023. Why is 70,000 tonnes of beef stranded at Chinese Ports?

It's been revealed in Budget Estimates that the first Beetaloo gas production applications will come in late 2023. Why is 70,000 tonnes of beef stranded at Chinese Ports?

Some of Australia's key export markets are filling up on beef, says analyst Simon Quilty. 

Three medical evacuations on Plenty Highway spark calls for more emergency airstrips. Changes to PALM labour scheme.

Three medical evacuations on Plenty Highway spark calls for more emergency airstrips. Changes to PALM labour scheme.

Will the beef industry meet its goal to be net-zero by 2030? Pastoralists get ready for the Finke Desert Race.

Will the beef industry meet its goal to be net-zero by 2030? Pastoralists get ready for the Finke Desert Race.

Avocadoes planted in Katherine, as part of research trial. Lake Nash a "sea of green" after floodwaters recede.

Avocadoes planted in Katherine, as part of research trial. Lake Nash a "sea of green" after floodwaters recede.

Gas supply issues ongoing at Blacktip, despite drill rig working for six months.BoM declares El Niño alert. 

Gas supply issues ongoing at Blacktip, despite drill rig working for six months.BoM declares El Niño alert. 

Clean-up of a rusting oil production vessel in the Timor Sea underway. Could insects be farmed in the Northern Territory? 

Clean-up of a rusting oil production vessel in the Timor Sea underway. Could insects be farmed in the Northern Territory? 

Mining and ag industry launch campaign against 'Same Job, Same Pay' reforms. 

Mining and ag industry launch campaign against 'Same Job, Same Pay' reforms. 

South32 is looking to expand its mine on Groote Eylandt. Floodwaters which started in the NT have reached Lake Eyre.

South32 is looking to expand its mine on Groote Eylandt. Floodwaters which started in the NT have reached Lake Eyre.

Australia's Free Trade agreement with the UK comes into effect today. NFF criticises live export class action compensation offer.

Australia's Free Trade agreement with the UK comes into effect today. NFF criticises live export class action compensation offer.

Indigenous communities across the Top End are starting to farm oysters. Early dry season burning underway. 

Indigenous communities across the Top End are starting to farm oysters. Early dry season burning underway. 

The Country Hour broadcasts from the World Aquaculture Conference in Darwin. 

The Country Hour broadcasts from the World Aquaculture Conference in Darwin. 

Oysters from Golburn Island tasted by public for first time. Cotton harvest starts at Blackbull Station. 

Oysters from Golburn Island tasted by public for first time. Cotton harvest starts at Blackbull Station. 

How did prices fare at the Territory's biggest bull sale today? Live export class action settlement offer revealed.

How did prices fare at the Territory's biggest bull sale today? Live export class action settlement offer revealed.

How can agriculture increase Indigenous participation? Hopes new research unlocks key to stopping bee pest varroa mite.

How can agriculture increase Indigenous participation? Hopes new research unlocks key to stopping bee pest varroa mite.

Program to increase cotton and fodder production in northern Australia. Hear some bush poetry from a Central Australian ringer.

Program to increase cotton and fodder production in northern Australia. Hear some bush poetry from a Central Australian ringer.

The future of farming in northern Australia discussed at the 2023 Food Futures conference in Darwin. NT government launches 'agribusiness strategy'.

The future of farming in northern Australia discussed at the 2023 Food Futures conference in Darwin. NT government launches 'agribusiness strategy'.

Live export ship suffers major engine failure, cattle unloaded in Darwin. Katherine Show to hold first cattle sale in a decade.

Live export ship suffers major engine failure, cattle unloaded in Darwin. Katherine Show to hold first cattle sale in a decade.

NT farmers preparing to be charged for water. Katherine farmer is trialling ginger. 

NT farmers preparing to be charged for water. Katherine farmer is trialling ginger. 

Brad Murray writes his poetry for fun when he gets bored, sitting in a truck on a remote central Australian cattle station, north east of Alice Springs.

Brad Murray writes his poetry for fun when he gets bored, sitting in a truck on a remote central Australian cattle station, north east of Alice Springs.

AACo increases its herd size and operating profit. Funding to help Indigenous rangers remove ghost nets in Gulf of Carpentaria. 

ABC Rural speaks to AACo chief executive David Harris about the company's FY23 results. 

ABC Rural speaks to AACo chief executive David Harris about the company's FY23 results. 

AACo increases its herd size and operating profit. Funding to help Indigenous rangers remove ghost nets in Gulf of Carpentaria. 

Pastoralists divided on Beetaloo gas. Angus Street stepping down as CEO of AuctionsPlus.

Pastoralists divided on Beetaloo gas. Angus Street stepping down as CEO of AuctionsPlus.

Cattle producers say the Wollogorang Road is in bad shape. When will high prices for strawberries end?

Cattle producers say the Wollogorang Road is in bad shape. When will high prices for strawberries end?

Barkly's Benmarra Station sells for $40 million. Bulls win the night at the Mataranka Rodeo.

Barkly's Benmarra Station sells for $40 million. Bulls win the night at the Mataranka Rodeo.

Live cattle exporters hold crisis meeting. Firearms training for women rangers to help control feral cats.

Live cattle exporters have held a crisis meeting in Darwin, claiming the industry is being regulated to death.

Live cattle exporters hold crisis meeting. Firearms training for women rangers to help control feral cats.

Live cattle exporters have held a crisis meeting in Darwin, claiming the industry is being regulated to death.

Almost 70 cattle dead from cyanide poisoning at NT research station. Italian energy company to develop gas field described as 'carbon bomb'.

Almost 70 cattle dead from cyanide poisoning at NT research station. Italian energy company to develop gas field described as 'carbon bomb'.

How much will farmers have to pay for better biosecurity? NT Minister for Agribusiness joins the Country Hour. 

The Federal Department of Agriculture has released its findings into reports cattle were allegedly mistreated in seven Indonesian abattoirs in 2021.

How much will farmers have to pay for better biosecurity? NT Minister for Agribusiness joins the Country Hour. 

The Federal Department of Agriculture has released its findings into reports cattle were allegedly mistreated in seven Indonesian abattoirs in 2021.

What's in the Northern Territory budget for those below the Berrimah line? How likely is Indonesia to import cattle from Brazil?

Meat analyst Simon Quilty says there are many reasons why the live cattle trade between Brazil and Indonesia is unlikely to happen.

What's in the Northern Territory budget for those below the Berrimah line? How likely is Indonesia to import cattle from Brazil?

Meat analyst Simon Quilty says there are many reasons why the live cattle trade between Brazil and Indonesia is unlikely to happen.

Meet the NT's new chief vet, Dr Rob Williams. Reforms to tax system for offshore gas producers. 

Meet the NT's new chief vet, Dr Rob Williams. Reforms to tax system for offshore gas producers. 

'Big loss' as Australia's largest stockpile of buffalo semen accidentally destroyed. Tamboran Resources shows off 'Australia's most powerful' drill rig.

'Big loss' as Australia's largest stockpile of buffalo semen accidentally destroyed. Tamboran Resources shows off 'Australia's most powerful' drill rig.

A commercial fisherman who operates in the far northern waters of Australia, says more Indonesian fishermen will die at sea, if the Australian government does not get tougher on border control.

Has the NT government implemented all 135 of its fracking recommendations? How can illegal Indonesian fishermen be stopped?

Has the NT government implemented all 135 of its fracking recommendations? How can illegal Indonesian fishermen be stopped?

A commercial fisherman who operates in the far northern waters of Australia, says more Indonesian fishermen will die at sea, if the Australian government does not get tougher on border control.

NT Government allows fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. Can a tiny wasp become a big weapon in the fight against fall armyworm?

In laboratories around Australia, researchers are finding ways to combat fall armyworm.

In laboratories around Australia, researchers are finding ways to combat fall armyworm.

NT Government allows fracking in the Beetaloo Basin. Can a tiny wasp become a big weapon in the fight against fall armyworm?

WA chief vet airs concerns about Darwin to Broome cattle shipment. Tender open for rehabilitation of Rum Jungle uranium mine. 

WA chief vet airs concerns about Darwin to Broome cattle shipment. Tender open for rehabilitation of Rum Jungle uranium mine. 

How big was wet season 2022/23? Brazilian court bans live cattle exports. 

How big was wet season 2022/23? Brazilian court bans live cattle exports. 

Two new carbon projects begin on cattle stations south of Alice Springs. Fertiliser prices continue to slide.

Two new carbon projects begin on cattle stations south of Alice Springs. Fertiliser prices continue to slide.

Mining company ERA holds its annual general meeting in Darwin. What's the future of the Real Jobs Program?

Mining company ERA holds its annual general meeting in Darwin. What's the future of the NTCA's Pastoral Real Jobs Program?

Can the NT become a global helium supplier? Jump on a mail plane run to the Victoria River District.

Can the NT become a global helium supplier? Jump on a mail plane run to the Victoria River District.

Animal welfare concerns about a shipment of cattle from Darwin to Broome. How NT stations bred the famous war horse known as the Waler.

Animal welfare concerns about a shipment of cattle from Darwin to Broome. How NT stations bred the famous war horse known as the Waler.

The night Dame Edna Everage performed with Slim Dusty at Carlton Hill Station. Green ants helping protect northern crops.

Imagine going to a remote cattle station in 1993 to watch Slim Dusty and Dame Edna Everage perform on the back of a road train.

The night Dame Edna Everage performed with Slim Dusty at Carlton Hill Station. Green ants helping protect northern crops.

Imagine going to a remote cattle station in 1993 to watch Slim Dusty and Dame Edna Everage perform on the back of a road train.

The Northern Territory government has announced a new independent  controller of water resources.

The NT government has installed a new independent Controller of Water Resources. Cattle company loses Supreme Court bid to stop fracking exploration.

The Northern Territory government has announced a new independent  controller of water resources.

The NT government has installed a new independent Controller of Water Resources. Cattle company loses Supreme Court bid to stop fracking exploration.

Indonesian demand for cattle 'reinvigorated' as prices ease. Exploration company targeting lithium in NT lists on ASX.

Indonesian demand for cattle 'reinvigorated' as prices ease. Exploration company targeting lithium in NT lists on ASX.

Senate inquiry into fracking in Beetaloo Basin releases final report. Middle Creek Station sold to one of Australia's largest landholders.

Senate inquiry into fracking in Beetaloo Basin releases final report. Middle Creek Station sold to one of Australia's largest landholders.

A commercial fisherman in the Northern Territory has started using air-freight to get his Spanish mackerel to market.

Mackerel is being sent from Darwin to Sydney via air freight. Gove receives 300mm of rain in 24 hours. 

Mackerel is being sent from Darwin to Sydney via air freight. Gove receives 300mm of rain in 24 hours. 

A commercial fisherman in the Northern Territory has started using air-freight to get his Spanish mackerel to market.

Ex-tropical cyclone Ilsa delivers welcome rain to Central Australia. Would you select cattle for nitrogen-efficiency? 

Ex-tropical cyclone Ilsa delivers welcome rain to Central Australia. Would you select cattle for nitrogen-efficiency? 

Cyclone Ilsa heading towards the NT. State funeral for former Ag Minister John Kerin.

Cyclone Ilsa heading towards the NT. State funeral for former Ag Minister John Kerin.

Why do consumers prefer Hass over the Shepard avocado variety? And we talk critical minerals with Resources Minister Madeleine King.

Why do consumers prefer Hass over the Shepard avocado variety? And we talk critical minerals with Resources Minister Madeleine King.

How is leucaena performing in the Northern Territory? Trade relations between China and Australia appear to be on the mend.

How is leucaena performing in the Northern Territory? Trade relations between China and Australia appear to be on the mend.

S.Kidman and Co sells another four of its cattle stations. NT Government to start charging oil and gas companies for water.

S.Kidman and Co sells another four of its cattle stations. NT Government to start charging oil and gas companies for water.

Big weekend of rodeo action at Aileron. Angus Stud wins top honours at Royal Easter Show.

Big weekend of rodeo action at Aileron. Angus Stud wins top honours at Royal Easter Show.

Join us for a day of special programs on Good Friday.

Humpty Doo Barramundi harvests a record 180 tonnes of fish in lead-up to Easter. Foot-and-mouth disease declared endemic in Indonesia.

Humpty Doo Barramundi harvests a record 180 tonnes of fish in lead-up to Easter. Foot-and-mouth disease declared endemic in Indonesia.

How are the Top End's cotton crops looking this season? Traditional owners set sights on banks in Barossa gas battle.

How are the Top End's cotton crops looking this season? Traditional owners set sights on banks in Barossa gas battle.

ERA hoping to raise $369 million to fund rehabilitation of Ranger uranium mine. Helium potential in Central Australia to be explored. 

ERA hoping to raise $369 million to fund rehabilitation of Ranger uranium mine. Helium potential in Central Australia to be explored. 

Banana prawn season kicks off in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Almost 40 tonnes of high-risk food seized in 'largest-ever biosecurity hauls in Australian history'.

Banana prawn season kicks off in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Almost 40 tonnes of high-risk food seized in 'largest-ever biosecurity hauls in Australian history'.

Future of Santos's $4.7 billion Barossa project unclear after safeguard mechanism reforms. First estimates on cattle losses from Queensland floods.

Future of Santos's $4.7 billion Barossa project unclear after safeguard mechanism reforms. First estimates on cattle losses from Queensland floods.

Cattle shipped from Darwin to Broome for Kimberley abattoir. What does the NT Cattleman's Association say about the push to declare buffel grass a weed?

Cattle shipped from Darwin to Broome for Kimberley abattoir. What does the NT Cattleman's Association say about the push to declare buffel grass a weed?

NT government launches working group to tackle buffel grass. Australian company creates a "mammoth meatball".

NT government launches working group to tackle buffel grass. Australian company creates a "mammoth meatball".

Singleton horticultural project will now require an environmental impact statement. NT date harvest coincides with Ramadan. 

Singleton horticultural project will now require an environmental impact statement. NT date harvest coincides with Ramadan. 

What has the NT's Taskforce Starlight achieved in two years? How is Australia's commercial fishing industry dealing with a mental health crisis.

What has the NT's Taskforce Starlight achieved in two years? How is Australia's commercial fishing industry dealing with a mental health crisis.

How much water is available for use in the Western Davenport region? Beef exports resume between Brazil and China.

How much groundwater is available in the Western Davenport region?

How much groundwater is available in the Western Davenport region?

How much water is available for use in the Western Davenport region? Beef exports resume between Brazil and China.

A Katherine feed mill is producing methane-reducing pellets for cattle. Would you drink quandong coffee?

A Katherine feed mill is producing methane-reducing pellets for cattle. Would you drink quandong coffee?

Live cattle exports to Indonesia have been historically slow this year in the lead-up to Ramadan. One expert says it has been a tough time in the industry, but there are some positive signs ahead.

Live exports slow in the lead-up to Ramadan. "Nationally significant" fires continue to burn in Central Australia.

Live exports slow in the lead-up to Ramadan. "Nationally significant" fires continue to burn in Central Australia.

Live cattle exports to Indonesia have been historically slow this year in the lead-up to Ramadan. One expert says it has been a tough time in the industry, but there are some positive signs ahead.

Former agriculture minister Ken Vowles has been elected chairman of the NT Livestock Exporters Association.

Ken Vowles is the new chair of the NT Livestock Exporters Association. Fires continue to burn through Central Australia.

Former agriculture minister Ken Vowles has been elected chairman of the NT Livestock Exporters Association.

Ken Vowles is the new chair of the NT Livestock Exporters Association. Fires continue to burn through Central Australia.

Narwietooma Station battling large fire. Gunn Point land targeted for agricultural development.

Narwietooma Station battling large fire. Gunn Point land targeted for agricultural development.

The NT Country Hour broadcasts from the 2023 NT Cattleman's Association conference in Darwin.

The NT Country Hour broadcasts from the 2023 NT Cattleman's Association conference in Darwin.

NT Cattleman's Association holds its annual Ladies Lunch in Darwin. NT government could be first buyer of Beetaloo gas.

NT Cattleman's Association holds its annual Ladies Lunch in Darwin. NT government could be first buyer of Beetaloo gas.

Large water licence holder has allocation reduced by 90 per cent. Bush tomato farms is picking what could be his last crop.

Large water licence holder has allocation reduced by 90 per cent. Bush tomato farms is picking what could be his last crop.

Batchelor abattoir reopens for earliest kill in three years. How can stations find and retain good cooks?

Batchelor abattoir reopens for earliest kill in three years. How can stations find and retain good cooks?

Floodwaters inundate Lake Nash Station on the Barkly. Mango grower Ian Quin is farewelled at a funeral in Darwin.

Floodwaters inundate Lake Nash Station on the Barkly. Mango grower Ian Quin is farewelled at a funeral in Darwin.

NT government runs mock biosecurity exercise. Victoria Highway reopens, to the relief of farmers in the Ord Valley.

NT government runs mock biosecurity exercise. Victoria Highway reopens, to the relief of farmers in the Ord Valley.

Gallipoli outstation on the Barkly inundated by floodwaters. What are the ICPA's priorities this year?

Gallipoli outstation on the Barkly inundated by floodwaters. What are the ICPA's priorities this year?

Rural female leaders celebrated for International Women's Day. Rain in Barkly continues. 

Rural female leaders celebrated for International Women's Day. Rain in Barkly continues. 

Timber Creek expected to be cut off for days as flooding continues. Is campdrafting becoming too expensive for young ringers?

Timber Creek expected to be cut off for days as flooding continues. Is campdrafting becoming too expensive for young ringers?

The Victoria River has flooded over the bridge at the Victoria River Roadhouse. Railway line cut near Tennant Creek.

The Victoria River has flooded over the bridge at the Victoria River Roadhouse. Railway line cut near Tennant Creek.

Cattle stations in the Barkly receive a huge amount of rain. The average age of Australian farmers continues to climb.

Cattle stations in the Barkly receive a huge amount of rain. The average age of Australian farmers continues to climb.

Australia's mango harvest is winding down for season 2022/23.

Residents from several communities in the VRD continue to be evacuated. Large mango grower imports new varities of avocado.

Residents from several communities in the VRD continue to be evacuated. Large mango grower imports new varities of avocado.

Major flooding in the Victoria River region, with communities evacuated. Large trucking company goes into administration.

Indonesian fishing vessel intercepted with 250 kilograms of trepang. Core Lithium has produced its first spodumene concentrate.

Commercial crop of garlic planted in Ali Curung. Victoria Highway closed west of Timber Creek as monsoonal rain continues.

Rivers on the rise, roads cut as monsoonal rain falls across Top End. Freight train partially derails near Tennant Creek. 

Katherine River on the rise, after heavy rains in the last 48 hours. Brazil to suspend beef exports to China, confirming case of mad cow disease.

Well known for the work he did as CEO of the NT Cattlemen’s Association, Luke Bowen has been chosen to lead the new Cattle Australia.

Luke Bowen appointed inaugural CEO of Cattle Australia. What's behind the rise in the price of crocodile eggs?

The Country Hour broadcasts from the Savanna Fire Forum in Darwin. 

Tivan Limited explains plans to build minerals processing plant on Darwin Harbour. What's the fire outlook in Central Australia?

Culling feral buffalo for carbon credits — is it a win-win or a waste? Tanami Road reopens after eight-week closure.

Tough weather but good prices for mackerel fishers. Wet season burning program underway in Kakadu National Park. 

Project Sea Dragon has entered voluntary administration. Could biomass from peanut crops be used to feed cattle?

Minister for Agribusiness Paul Kirby joins the Country Hour as NT Parliament resumes for 2023. New plan for eradicating banana freckle from NT.

Environment Centre NT and NLC launch legal challenges to Auvergne Station's land clearing permit. Timor Leste's Prime Minister tours NT farms.

Cattle prices continue to slide. Video game about the NT's cattle industry musters up funding from Screen Australia.

Indian sandalwood plans for Groote Eylandt. Extreme effort to get groceries to outback cattle station.

Getting a taste of the Wagyu industry's branded beef competition. Are diesel utes on the way out at Australian mine sites?

Guava root-knot nematode found in several new locations. Could people earn carbon credits from culling feral buffalo?

Respected livestock analyst Simon Quilty says Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has "grossly overstated" the size of the nation's cattle herd by about 3 million head.

Doubt over MLA's national cattle herd forecast. It's longan season in the Top End.

Territorians spending big at Australia's largest performance horse sale. NLC says it has lost confidence in the NT government's ability to regulate land clearing.

The Federal Government's compensation offer to the north's cattle industry has been rejected.

Live export class action compensation offer rejected. Helicopter pilots kept busy over wet season.

Can this invention make buffalo handling safer?

Commercial barramundi season starts with new access restrictions. Invention to help make buffalo mustering safer. 

Australia's cattle herd to grow to largest in nearly a decade. Remote NT students return to School of the Air. 

The NT Barramundi Licensee Committee has a new chair. Huckitta Station in the NT enjoying a wet start to 2023.

Singleton Horticultural Project developers meet with NT businesses. Iron ore mine to go fully autonomous.