NSW Country Hour

North Coast town of Maclean hit by a mini tornado, Dairy prices not expected to rise significantly in 2018 and a new pink custard apple looking for new markets

Global fish stocks are under threat, Cherries could help us all lose weight and the Trangie races attracting big crowds yet again

NFF wishes for more work on inland rail and free trade in 2018, Mining hopes improve as we move into new year and Poppy farming may not be as lucrative as many had hoped

Past, present and future for coal, Tariffs hit chickpea markets into India and Warnings about livestock on the roads with drivers told to slow down

More subdued pricing expected for grains as we head into 2018, Kakadu plum could be an export market winner for indigenous communities and a new easy to digest wheat could be on its way

Rain causes problems for veggie and blueberry farmers on the Mid North Coast, Grain growers in NSW say it was challenging season and High beef, lamb and wool prices help farmer bank balances in 2018

Consumers can now change back if their NBN service is substandard, Calls for more safety in shearing sheds following scalping and NSW government denies collusion over egg cage policy

Agribusiness leader Doug Rathbone has confidence in agriculture, Cotton farms needed replanting and High cattle prices help drought hit Hunter Valley farmers.

Water Ministers meeting non-agreement throws up a whole range of issues with the MDBP, Saleyard canteen loses two stalwarts who reminisce about old times and Oyster shortage pushes prices up.

Water Ministers meet in Albury but cannot agree to plan changes, EU confirms credentials of Aussie Canola as a biofuel and Poppy growers in NSW set to expand.