The Country Hour broadcasts during the cricket lunch break. Bringing you the latest on a new safflower variety, feral animal cull, and NLIS tag price rises.

In the midst of an ongoing trade dispute with China, Australia has appointed a new Trade Minister; despite all of the forecasted supply chain issues that arose this year due to COVID-19, it seems like there will be plenty of food on the table for Christmas.

The Victorian Farmers Federation has reacted angrily to some aspects of the State Government-commissioned rating review report; under a small cabinet reshuffle announced by Premier Daniel Andrews, Victoria has a new Agriculture Minister.

It's been a record year in the livestock sector, but 2021 could be even bigger according to one online trading platform; President of the Victorian Farmers Federation says if this year has proven anything, it's that farmers are tough and the industry is strong.

A small sheep herd is still hampering the recovery of Australia's national flock; families fed up with the excuses given by the Federal Government as to why they've been waiting a year for their drought loan funding.

More than 80 Chinese workers from an abattoir in south-west Victoria walked off the job this week; first female CEO of the AFIA hopes her vast agricultural experience will help take the organisation to the next level.

Agriculture in Victoria has a new blueprint for the decade ahead; Fall armyworm found at the New South Wales border with Victoria.

Australia to appeal to the World Trade Organisation over China's decision to impose huge tariffs on barley; Federal Government has announced $200 million in funding for the Murray Basin Rail Project.

Food is already going to waste according to Victorian farm leaders, as the shortage of fruit and vegetable pickers starts to bite; A goat has taken over mothering duties for a calf in an unusual turn of events.

It's been the best harvest ever for one grain grower, hay production not facing a year of huge production, the quest to grow a white strawberry