Murray Downs cattle station back in Aussie hands. NT cotton growers gear up for planting.

Live from the Noonamah Tavern for the annual frog races. The secret ingredients in a new locally made gin.

Cassius, the world's largest crocodile in captivity, has died. What is the weather bureau's forecast for the cyclone season?

AFMA has confirmed it intercepted two foreign fishing vessels, found hiding in mangroves on the Arnhem Land Coast. What happened next?

Project Sea Dragon in liquidation after failed Federal Court appeal. Indigenous ranger jobs receive $350 million funding.

Western Australia has suspended market access for Northern Territory mangoes that have been treated under the CTM-01 protocol.

NT mangoes temporarily suspended from entering WA. October rainfall records broken, with good rain on the Sturt Plateau. 

Meet some of the people helping run Australia's most remote gold mine. NT mango growers are getting poor prices for their fruit. 

Mango prices are on the slide, which is great for consumers but what about farmers?

Bushfires have burnt more than 4.5 million hectares of the NT this month. Gas giant Santos accused of greenwashing in landmark case.

AFANT raises concerns about proposed Territory Coordinator powers. Tiwi Islands carbon project celebrates important milestone. 

Satellite imaging company takes out the 2024 Croc Pitch competition. Country Hour audience reviews Netflix series 'Territory'.

Croc Pitch 2024 hears about a proposal to farm mud crabs on the Tiwi Islands. Member for Mulka concerned about foreign fishers in Arnhem Land. 

Commercial fisherman says illegal fishing has escalated in the last six weeks. Cattle stations and Bushfires NT are still battling fires.

A commercial fisherman says the number of illegal fishing boats entering Northern Territory waters has escalated.

The Mount Isa Rodeo has gone into voluntary administration. Katherine farmer puts on church services for mango workers. 

A large fire is burning on Kurundi Station and the Davenport Ranges National Park. Indonesia has a new president — what does this mean for Australia's live cattle trade? 

Louis Dreyfus Company's takeover of Namoi Cotton. NT land councils raided by National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Foreign fishing vessels spotted hidden in mangroves on NT coastline. Season's first "mango plane" set to leave Darwin. 

Australia's fishery stocks are in good health, according to ABARES. A Brangus bull sells for $150,000. 

Consolidated Pastoral Company criticises live export regulations. How is the northern tiger prawn season going? 

A Northern Territory cattle producer is on his way home from Rockhampton Brahman Week with some new bulls in the truck.

Are you eating enough veggies? Apparently, most Aussies aren't.

Berry Springs mango packing shed is pumping out over 16,000 trays per day. Brahman Week bull sale underway in Rockhampton.

Work underway on $190m Manton Dam return to service project. WA town unveils "world's largest" tractor. 

Bushfires NT is battling a number of fires across the Top End, including a large fire at Manbulloo Station. RFDS saves the life of new mum on Mount Doreen Station. 

Northern Territory mangoes sell at charity auction for $32,000. European Union delays deforestation regulations. 

With record gold prices and a big deposit, why can't Mount Todd attract investment? Winner for race to take over Namoi Cotton revealed. 

What's the long-range forecast for the wet season ahead? Australia is exporting record amounts of sheepmeat to Indonesia.

Commercial barramundi season finishes with a big catch but with uncertainty ahead. NT sapodillas selling well in Sydney. 

Katherine's mango harvest underway. The key ingredients for chocolate are getting expensive. 

What does a lockdown of three big SA tomato farms mean for the NT? Consumers encouraged to buy Australian-owned, not just Australian-made products. 

Day one of the NT's waterfowl hunting season. The inaugural Australian Sea Country Conference is being held in Darwin.

NT Farmers Association launches NT mango export strategy. Curtin Springs Station breaks September rainfall record. 

What are the top priorities for the NT's new Minister for Agriculture?

Country Hour speaks to new Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Gerard Maley. Rain falls across Victoria River District and parts of central Australia.

APA Group is about to start building a new pipeline in the Beetaloo Basin. What's the outlook for fertiliser prices in the next 12 months. 

Mining company getting ready to export magnetite from Darwin Port. Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) looks set to lose NT Government funding.

.NT Resources Week Conference in Darwin. Why are veggie growers planning to quit the industry?

NT memorial service held in Darwin for Luke Bowen. Early rains fall across the Darwin rural area, Adelaide River region and Victoria River District. 

Cattle truck collides with the Ghan. A range of insecticidal ear tags, containing diazinon, will be removed from the market next year.

World's first genetically modified bananas taste-tested. Hear the NT Country Hour's song about biosecurity. 

A Northern Territory song competition is hoping to raise awareness of the importance of caring for country and biosecurity. 

Dangerous fire conditions across large parts of the NT. Katherine cotton gin has started to sell cotton seeds. 

NT cotton exported from Darwin Port. Alice Springs holds conference on importance of clean and safe drinking water. 

Farmers from across Australia travel to Canberra for a national rally. Gerard Maley sworn in as new NT Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries.

Farmers head to Canberra. ABARES' cattle price forecast. And we head to Australia's smelliest party.

Stolen wages settlement reached in the NT. Papaya mealybug population dropping around Darwin.

What's the outlook for bushfires across the NT? ERA's plans to raise $880 million hit a snag. 

How many mangoes might be produced in Darwin this harvest? CPC employees gather at Daly Waters for station challenge. 

Adelaide River water advisory committee established. When will the first wet season rains arrive? 

Farming groups furious over ABC's handling of paraquat. New firefighting equipment arrives in the NT.

What does a CLP government mean for the future of the commercial barra industry? Noonamah Tavern to hold 50th rodeo this weekend. 

Woolworths says it will only sell deforestation-free beef from end of 2025. Check out a 100-tonne electric dump truck. 

Lia Finocchiaro officially sworn in as NT chief minister. ERA claims Jabiluka mining lease refusal 'secret' and 'unfair'.

NFF says farmers are still not getting a good deal from major supermarkets. Will culling crocs help public safety? 

Country Hour pays tribute to Luke Bowen. CLP sweeps to power in NT election. 

Cattle exporters and importers meet in Indonesia. Is Mick May the most remote grader driver in Australia?

Middle Arm Senate inquiry hands down final report. CSIRO to cut up to 500 jobs. 

Tanya Egerton is the 2024 Agrifutures Rural Woman of the Year. Federal government launches review into NAIF. 

Cotton Australia and Amateur Fishermen's Association respond to concerns raised on Four Corners. Why does a resources company want to mine salt in Central Australia? 

Joshua Burgoyne joins the show to talk about the CLP's policies for primary industries ahead of the NT election. Plans for a salt mine and hazardous waste storage facility in Central Australia. 

Bruce Davey has been fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria for 50 years.

Biggest Katherine Races meet in 20 years on this weekend. Concerns about cattle stations getting postal votes to Electoral Commission in time for counting. 

Bruce Davey is celebrating 50 years of fishing in the Gulf of Carpentaria. Bee pest varroa mite found in Victoria for first time. 

NFF pushes back against calls to declare buffel grass a weed of national significance. Why did Elsey Creek change colour? 

The Marrakai region in the Top End finally has its own weather station. Can seaweed become an alternative to plastic?

Feedlots in Indonesia are 'reasonably full', so what is the demand like for NT cattle? World's largest combine harvester arrives in Australia. 

Plans to build Australia's first Co2 import terminal near Darwin. Some NT cotton is still getting trucked to QLD for processing.

The NT government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Royal Vopak, to develop a carbon dioxide import terminal at Middle Arm near Darwin.

Cotton price at its lowest point since 2020 and the outlook is bearish. Sea cucumber industry concerned about rise in illegal fishing.

High Court hears native title compensation case in Darwin. Farmers in Adelaide River catchment are now included in a new water control district.

The Australian stock market lost $100 billion in value on Monday, what does this mean for Australian agriculture? Tiny caterpillar released to control bellyache bush. 

Crowd gathering for 2024 Darwin Cup. New record set for Australian beef exports.

Minister for Water Security Kate Worden explains why she cut water out of the Western Davenport plan. New technology to Australia allows farmers to retrofit their tractors to drive autonomously. 

NT Farmers says it is disappointed with the new Western Davenport water allocation plan. China reportedly blames Australian beef for positive steroid test in athletes. 

Western Davenport water allocation plan quietly declared by NT government. Early season Darwin mangoes are being sold in the Sydney Markets.

Darwin's Shoal Bay tip has been producing energy from biogas for nearly 20 years. Has Australia's cold snap hurt watermelon sales? 

Julie Collins sworn in as new Federal Agriculture Minister. NT government signs another deal to buy gas.

NT Country Hour broadcasts from the Royal Darwin Show. ERA's lease on Jabiluka not renewed by NT government.

Mango industry gathers to discuss ways to combat mango twig tip dieback. RFDS says moving away from 3G has cost $200,000. 

A farm on the Gove Peninsula is producing fruit and veggies for locals to buy. What is the outlook for lithium prices?

It's fresh and it's cheap. Can this farm inspire other remote communities?

Core Lithium hopes for revival in global lithium prices. NT biosecurity authorities ramp up surveillance for avian influenza. 

Stuart Highway fatalities prompt call for safer driving. Agricultural policy under discussion at leaders debate in Katherine. 

The Country Hour broadcasts from the Katherine Show. 

Calls to start a national register of backyard chickens. NT EPA explains why it approved SunCable's massive solar project.

Mango trees loaded with flowers after cool weather. Why is Woodside buying sheep and cattle properties? 

SunCable receives environmental approvals for solar project. What would a second Donald Trump presidency mean for Australian agriculture? 

Rombola Farms is ramping up its rockmelon production near Mataranka. Bunnings under fire for selling invasive weeds.

Mud-crabbers share their stories about surviving Cyclone Megan and we head to the Tennant Creek Show!

Kakadu plum industry planning to build a processing facility in Darwin. Should blokes be allowed in the CWA?

National Farmers' Federation heads north. Federal Government allocates $7 million to bird flu preparedness. 

Major egg distributor in the NT says demand has doubled over the past week. Why are pig hunters hoping to collect 10,000 ears?

Indian sandalwood production in northern Australia looks to be falling over. Results from the Alice Springs bull sale. 

NT Cattlemen's Association says buffel grass weed declaration process was "a farce". It's show day in Alice Springs. 

About 4,700 head of cattle sold at the Alice Springs Show sale. Commercial mud crabbers having a tricky season in the Gulf. 

Central Australian stores are having trouble sourcing enough eggs. Charles Darwin University researchers assessing native rice. 

Laws to ban live sheep exports by 2028 pass parliament following lengthy debate. McDonald's restricts breakfast menu after egg supply issues.

Spanish mackerel is being caught close to Darwin this dry season. 60 years since Humpty Doo Rice Project ended. 

Almost 20,000 head of cattle to be exported from Darwin in next few days. NT watermelons sent overseas via ship.