Victorian Country Hour

Dozens of CFA trucks have converged on Spring St in Melbourne's CBD, as regional communities take their complaints about voluntary firefighters resourcing to the State Government ahead of the election.

Victorian election special on agriculture and what farming wants to see this election

GYG are using imported pork and pig farmers want that information on the menu

Should the government buy and run supermarkets to break up the duopoly

A huge season update and discussion about rain across Victoria

A low pressure system brings fantastic rain across the state.

The Murray Darling Basin Authority has this morning released its draft Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism determination for public review.

Sunraysia fruit growers are pleading for relief from government more than six months on from a monsoon-like rain event hit the region.

Australia is considering a deal with Uruguay that could increase Australia's beef quota into China

Australia is considering an "extraordinary" deal that could secure more tariff-free beef trade with China.

Victorian Farmers Federation give details on getting backapcker visas for farmer businesses fast tracked

Joy Davis, 80, is hanging up her apron after almost 20 years in the kitchen at the Melbourne Royal Show. Mrs Davis's commitment and craft in the kitchen earned her the title of Queen of Scones from her peers.

Rural news and events from Victoria and the nation

Rural news and events from Victoria and the nation

Rural news and events from Victoria and the nation

Rural news and events from Victoria and the nation

The big questions on food security

All the facts and figures from the largest container port in Australia

Pomelo imports suspended, buying dodgy livestock and the need for more truck washes

A new farm chemical, visa issues for horticulture and the most incredible shearer you will meet today

Another player in virtual fencing

US Apples target Australia

High diesel prices hit farmers on the eve of harvest

An inquiry into paraquat decision making, the offset market isn’t working for farmers and meet the rural woman of the year

VIctorian Young Auctioneer of the Year, Austin Gerhardy

Diesel prices are up but wheat prices are down

Bird flu update, bio-stimulant regulation and record priced bull

The 'pause' on backpacker visas is causing major issues for farmers

North west advocacy group says fixing Murray Basin Rail network would help with Victoria's pothole problem

Forecasts predict Victoria is heading towards a record winter crop.

Irrigators lose class action against the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA)

Chicken prices set to rise even if the industry avoids bird flu

The Victorian Country Hour broadcasts live from Moorunga Angus' at Lima Park, Swanpool

Assumption College student Max Skillecorn is a young dynamo who sells race horses to fund his sheep stud

Why a new meat inspector course is so important and the winners of the merino challenge

The Victorian Country Hour broadcasts live from the Victorian Schools Merino Wether Challenge at Clunes

The US President wants to lower beef prices but will Australian farmers cash in

Check out a V8 Chainsaw

The Victorian Country Hour broadcasts live from the Victorian Fruit Growers Association

Conservative politics will scrap the VNI West project and COuntry Hour listeners deliver their verdict

Blazeaid is worried about a go-slow for backpacker visas

Josie Blakeney performs the song she wrote about devastating bushfires for the Country Hour

A go slow for backpacker visas has industry concerned

Live from the Alexandra main street for Flanno for a Farmer

Farm fashion advice for Waz for Flanno for a Farmer Day

Job cuts at SunRice and vaccinations for bird flu

Our season census... the season so far...

Rain and a bird flu update

Warwick Long is live from the Elevate Dairy Innovator Roadshow in Shepparton!

Bird flu, chemical use, station sales and anti-corruption reports today on the Country Hour