NSW Country Hour

On the Country Hour, how to get into farming, the outlook for major commodities and Taiwan's ban on Tasmanian cherries due to a fruit fly outbreak.

On the Country Hour, dry conditions in the Central West and calls for more water down the Darling, how to grow figs all year round and a report on the Linc Energy case.

On the Country Hour today why the National Toxin Network wants the APVMA to finalize its review of the herbicide 2,4-D, one farmers struggle with attacks by the neighbours dog on their livestock and what's the future of the Kiama Show after 170 years.

On the Country Hour, rural recipients of Australia Day honours, one fisherman's court case that could affect the whole industry and Australians abroad in Laos and Columbia.

Rail Track CEO denies any concerns lack of freight, Lamb left in the fridge for two weeks tastes better and Shearing contractors could point out safety issues in the sheds to owners

Farmers warned that climate change is hotting up as 2017 is third hottest year on record, fishing court case gets under way in Sydney and sea urchins devastating the sea floor.

Drought loans available to assist farmers in coping with, and getting ready for drought, big snake in the grass may be worth keeping and wine exports going gangbusters

Tony Windsor raises concerns about inland rail plans, Deniliquin sheep sale and Aboriginal tours set up to spread better understanding about Bourke culture and history.

Fires burning in the Pilliga but no threat to property while record temperatures on the way this weekend could pose fire threat, Hunter Brumbies suffering as water and feed dries up and a long time shearer calls for safety overhaul in sheds.

Drought in Hunter sparks call for agistment, destocking in the Orange region already underway and Chinese wine investor says Australia could knocked France from top spot of exports into China.