Livestock producers are facing water shortages as the extended dry period lasts into February and often is the hottest month of the year. Some have already started carting water. You’ll hear from VFF livestock group president, Scott Young.

The high country mountain cattle sales are iconic amongst the various weaner sales held ever summer. But it could be the end of an era with the historic Ensay sales moving to Bairnsdale.

And is it possible to produce food, protect biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions? You’ll hear about a 5 year study looking at southern farming systems to see how they are faring.

Livestock producers are facing water shortages as the extended dry period lasts into February and often is the hottest month of the year. Some have already started carting water. You&rsquo;ll hear from VFF livestock group president, Scott Young.
The high country mountain cattle sales are iconic amongst the various weaner sales held ever summer. But it could be the end of an era with the historic Ensay sales moving to Bairnsdale.
And is it possible to produce food, protect biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions? You&rsquo;ll hear about a 5 year study looking at southern farming systems to see how they are faring.

The Country Today podcast focuses on breaking rural news, including daily interviews with farming and argi-business leaders, analysts, inventors, suppliers, politicians and much more. Hosted by Libby Price, who has spent over 30 years covering agribusiness, Libby is joined by a team of experienced rural-based journalists to present the show each day.

The Country Today podcast focuses on breaking rural news, including daily interviews with farming and argi-business leaders, analysts, inventors, suppliers, politicians and much more. Hosted by Libby Price, who has spent over 30 years covering agribusiness, Libby is joined by a team of experienced rural-based journalists to present the show each day.