Country Breakfast

Are alternative milk products actually better for you than the dairy version? And the pig virus that's sweeping the world, forcing millions to be culled.

Animals playing a role in therapy, growing demand for sweet black garlic, bamboo farmers finding a market for edible shoots and celebrity chef gets a taste for Murray cod.

Australia has its first female agriculture minister and the portfolio for water resources will stay with David Littleproud who will investigate water trading. Pest insects cause havoc as central west Queensland emerges from drought.

Wool joins the 'puffer jacket' trend; warnings that food prices are on the rise, and the unintended consequences of drought aid.

Backyard beekeepers take part in citizen science program, community using social media to connect families in need with kind strangers, artist turning beach rubbish into marine-themed sculptures, couple show off collection of antique sewing machines.

Cattle company AACo blame extreme weather floods and droughts for $180m loss this year.