Farmers call for more assistance ahead of a drought roundtable with the SA Premier later today, far-west NSW livestock agents report a 30% increase on stock movements since the start of the year, and consumers warned the price of meat is expected to rise as a result of the QLD floods.

India reinstates tariffs on chickpeas from Australia from today, more than 100,000 head of livestock estimated lost in flooding in outback QLD, and research on the Eyre Peninsula into how canola crops will burn in varying conditions.

The State Opposition gives "in principle" support to the government's proposed amendments to the Environment and Food Production Areas Bill, farmers continue to call on the State Government to provide further funding for hay runs into South Australia, and farmers in far west NSW expect flows into the Darling River as a result of the recent rains in Queensland.

South Australian farming groups outline their key issues for agriculture as a federal election is announced for May 3, Australian dairy processors ask the government to look at stemming the tide of cheap dairy imports into the country, and South Australia looks to further increase its booming almond exports into India.

SA records the largest turnaround in confidence across the nation in Rabobank's latest farmer sentiment survey, the historic tuna boat the Tacoma delivers 12,000 litres of water to Taylors Island for livestock affected by drought, and China ramps up its hoarding of key commodities like grain, soybeans, pork, and seed oils for stability.

Farmers give their thoughts on last night's Federal Budget and what's in it for agriculture, citrus plantings increase across Australia and into new growing areas, and a new website launched promoting the safe use of side- by- side vehicles.

A sheep in England tests positive to bird flu - the first detection in the species globally, regional drought plans launch for parts of South Australia, and farming groups react to the ACCC's final report into Australian supermarkets.

Dairy farmers call for government to strengthen safeguards for dairy farmers following the ACCC supermarket inquiry, heavy rain in the far north of the state cuts off outback properties and closes roads, and dogs deployed to eradicate the few remaining feral cats on Kangaroo Island.

The Country Hour live from the 45th annual South East Field Days at Lucindale, featuring Kristy O'Brien from Backroads, Butcher Girl Alison, speakers on livestock, agronomy, veterinary medicine, and more.

SA dairy farmers raise concerns over the potential impact of international trade wars on Australian farmers, the latest ANU Environment Report gives SA a score of 3.8 out of 10 in 2024 — the lowest in the country, and a regional council partners with Crime Stoppers SA to raise more awareness about rural crime prevention.