Queensland Country Hour

Farmers retain access to Paraquat, but Parksinsons Australia vows to fight the APVMA's decision, Qld's chief vet outlines our bird flu preparedness, and why parents are worried about the future of distance education. 

Vigilance urged over detection of H5N1 bird flu in WA, Macadamia's booming in the North, and the peanut industry stays confident even in the midst of production pressure. 

Proposed Gladstone urea plant has pre-sold 10 years of supply, worth $2.4 billion. Australia hits its beef quota for exports to China, and northern beekeepers prepare for the inevitable arrival of varroa destructor mite. 

Russian hackers The Gentlemen have claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on Mackay Sugar. The impact of data centres on Australian farm land, and celebrating the voice of the shows, Angus Lane. 

El Nino is official, but does the strength of the event mean you should expect the worst? The latest on the Philippines request to allow banana imports, and the 'mud-guts' steer that put on 3.43 kilos a day at Paddock to Palate. 

After studying the phenomenon for decades, Dr Stone says in the past the moderate El Ninos have wreaked the most havoc on eastern Australia. 

He explains why the strength of the event is not a good predictor of the severity. 

There's more fertiliser on the way to Australia, but some importers are not happy about it. The latest detection of fire ants in Qld, and $3 million to kickstart Emu Swamp Dam ... again. 

Australia to fund $1 million worth of lumpy skin disease vaccines for Indonesia, what the agreement between the US and Iran means for shipping, and celebrating Marto's Mangoes big win. 

Explore what it takes to put food on plates around the world with our team of specialist reporters.

Explore what it takes to put food on plates around the world with our team of specialist reporters.