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In this episode of QSJ we sit down with the incredible Lily Grace — a 17-year-old Australian country singer-songwriter who's already taken the global stage by storm.

Marine algae blamed as thousands of dead pipis wash up on the beaches near Goolwa, the Australian dollar drops below 60 US cents for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the mutton indicator jumps up more than 100 cents in the space of a week.

Bill speaks with Lee Kernaghan - Australian Country Legend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State Opposition calls on the government to declare the drought a state of emergency, parliament votes down a Bill seeking to changes laws around access to farming land by mining companies, and Australia's largest winegrape growing region says US tariffs are another breaking point for an industry already in crisis.

The SA Premier meets with farming groups to discuss the current drought and further drought support, the livestock industry reacts to the news of a 10% tariff on exports into the United States from Australia, and a South Australian winemaker describes the US tariffs as another huge blow for industry.

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.

The world's leading experts on the seaweed value chain meet in Adelaide for the International Seagriculture Asia Pacific Conference, the Opposition call on the SA Government to allow unused water allocations to be made available for livestock, and Livestock SA surprised and disappointed by the government's plan to rezone farming land around Adelaide for housing.

Pressure mounts on the State Government to provide further funding for charities trucking donated hay into SA, increasing bird numbers being reported damaging fruit in orchards in the Adelaide Hills, and concerns continue a year after major changes were made to the management of dingos or wild dogs on the Victoria-SA border.

Concerns raised about the loss of agricultural land for housing developments on Adelaide's outskirts, a coalition of ag groups calls for $50million in the upcoming Federal budget for farmer mental health, and the Landowner Information Service expanded to include information around hydrogen and renewable energy projects.

Thousands without power as the ongoing lack of rain across rural SA plays havoc with electricity supply, a Riverland beekeeper calls on PIRSA to investigate more bee deaths at his hives, and potential impacts for Australian farmers wanting to buy new machinery as tariff wars continue.

SA producers expected to be significantly impacted by potential US tariffs on imported beef and sheep meat, an MP argues for farmers to be allowed to use backburning as a fire defence on their properties, and the ACCC investigates a proposed merger between Elders and Delta Ag.

Drought affected farmers call for standpipes to remain open for water access along the River Murray, deaths on farm double in the past year, with side by side vehicles caused the highest number of fatalities, and a proposed merger of the Australian Wool Testing Authority and Australian Wool Exchange called off.

A ban on taking abalone from South Australian waters south of the Murray Mouth as an abalone virus spreads, a hay run charity unable to make deliveries to SA without financial help to cover the fuel costs, and residents in the far west NSW town of White Cliffs put on Level 2 water restrictions.

Seeding across SA expected to ramp up in the coming weeks after the state reports one of the smallest harvests in 15 years, farmers report dwindling water supplies in their dams as the autumn outlook for rain remains uncertain, and dairy farmers talking to government about the use of milk tankers to help deliver water across the dry state.

Australian winegrape growers to find out today if a mandatory code of conduct for winegrape purchases is recommended, Rural Business Support reports an increasing number of producers reaching out for support for their finances, and an Australian egg farmer warns that egg shortages could continue until 2028.

An extended fire danger season flagged for parts of SA after a hot, dry summer, a Senate committee criticises the handling of the 3G network shutdown, and chicken meat producers call for free range farmers to pay the full costs of avian influenza clean ups.

The Australian distilling industry could be worth a billion dollars to the Australian economy if a co-ordinated strategy and industry organisation is established, the Grains Research and Development Corporation has just launched a $47 million dollar weed management initiative and a superabundance of Mallee looper moths at Gluepot Reserve is causing concern over the insects impact on the ecosystem and wildlife.

Australia's timber workers are currently deciding if they should form a new union, Labor pledges to include mobile phone services in the universal service obligation and the New South Wales State Government has approved Australia's first compressed air energy storage system in the far west of New South Wales.

New research has found Australia's horticulture industry is booming, generating a record $17 billion dollars worth of product last financial year, a tuna boat fishing trip from Port Lincoln is still proving popular with both locals and visitors and major reforms to the state's Animal Welfare Act has now come into force - but do not include a provision to allow the use of virtual fencing.

The Telecommunications Ombudsman reports a huge increase in complaints from consumers, LambEx announced to return to Adelaide in 2026, and harvest collections wrap up across SA for Viterra for the 2024/25 grain season.

South Australian farmers using graded catchments to retain precious water supplies during dry times, Adelaide Hills fruit growers experiencing an increase in birds causing crop damage over summer, and a group of Kangaroo Island farmers set up a mill in their own backyard.

Adelaide Hills strawberry growers frustrated by restrictions stopping them from selling their produce in the city, administrators for Beston Global Food and Beston Pure Dairies recommend the companies be placed into liquidation, and the agribusiness sector weighs up the impact of this week's rate cut for Australian farmers.

Potential concerns for Australian producers as the European Union prepares to release a new agri-food policy, farmers along the South Australian-Victorian border raise concerns about increased wild dog sightings, and remote community members on the western side of Kangaroo Island make moves to grow their own food.

Profitability declines for South Australian dairy farmers over the past year, despite strong milk prices, Australia's organic producers say they'll continue to push for domestic regulation for the industry, and almost two thirds of vegetable farmers considering leaving the industry if they were offered a fair price for their farm.

It's an epic show this week. By far the longest On the Road I've done for some time! Andy has managed to get a real star of Australian Country music on for a chat this week Andrew Swift has done a bit and is about to head off on a headline tour. I chat with Rob Bell about all sorts of stuff, Bob is in for the news and a bit of something to talk about and I catch up with a couple of the girls who have been serving it up in the roadhouses in North Queensland

A Senate committee recommends the government not pass a Bill that sought to introduce Australian standards for the organics industry, hope that new technologies like robotics will help keep young people in the dairy industry, a delegation of Chinese and Hong Kong seafood importers visit South Australia for the first time since the lifting of rock lobster trade restrictions.

The Pacific Islands Council of SA not surprised by concerns raised in a new report on PALM worker experiences, the alliance for Australian importers offers to foot the now scrapped $50 million biosecurity levy, Australian flower farmers and florists see a consumer shift to new flower trends.

Farming groups welcome the news the Federal Government has scrapped its proposed Biosecurity Levy, South Australian water carriers in hot demand as rainwater tanks, dams and springs dry up, and more egg supply disruptions expected as a new bird flu outbreak found in Victoria.

Scientists have found two native plantago species could be better than psyllium husk at replicating gluten, black soldier fly larvae is being turned into an an oil supplement and trialled in pig production and this years crop of Heywire winners are today getting ready to present the ideas they have come up with as part of the Heywire Regional Youth Forum in Canberra.

Australia's rural property market is primed for a big year, with foreign investors tipped to make the most of an exchange rate in their favour, want to improve your crop yield, South Australian research says plant native vegetation nearby and US president Donald Trump has announced more tariffs today, this time on aluminium and steel imports.

Calls for changes to the way fisheries officers carry out inspections of commercial boats after an incident off the South Australian coast, Australia's outbreak of H7 bird flu across New South Wales and Victoria officially declared over, and recommendations to change regulation, invest in research and investigate water allocation planning for SA's timber industry.

Hundreds of farmers, researchers and agribusiness professionals attend the first South Australian grain industry awards, ongoing concerns around water supply for livestock on Kangaroo Island after a year of drought, and landholders encouraged to bait after an increase in fox sightings across the Eyre Peninsula.

The Country Hour broadcasts live from the latest GRDC update in Adelaide, Commonwealth Bank Analyst Dennis Voznesenski looks at global grain prices and possible tariff impacts, and researchers looking into whether artificial intelligence help grow more grain.

South Australia marks a year since a deadly abalone virus was first detected in South East waters, questions remain about how a devastating tomato virus got into Victoria from an outbreak in South Australia, and animal welfare standards for abattoirs updated to include mandatory video surveillance.

The owner of a station in Western Australia's north west is worried he could lose a valuable representative group if the Pastoralists and Graziers Association doesn't survive.

CFS warns of a significant smoke haze drifting across SA from out of control fires in Western Victoria, new research shows the money spent on marketing wool has no significant impact on the price of wool, and a new trial on some of SA's key freight routes should mean less paperwork and red tape for truck operators.

Calls for continued support for workers impacted by an ongoing tomato virus outbreak in South Australia, a new seaweed ecopark officially been opened at Louth Bay near Port Lincoln, and Australian scientists studying high-tech drones could be used to fight bushfires.

Australia's wine industry surprised by how fast Chinese trade has picked up since tariffs were dropped last year, SA dairy farmers hopeful of an increase in farmgate prices following a jump in the international dairy index, and cattle prices tipped to reach record levels next year.

More than 3600 donated hay bales delivered across South Australia over the long weekend as drought continues, agricultural leaders recognised in Australia Day honours, and Australian Wool Innovation lauds its latest ad campaign as a success.

What will a second Trump presidency mean for Australian agriculture and international trade, as the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continues to grow, researchers at Southern Cross University believe they might have found a solution in oysters and the Christmas rush may be over, but fruit producers are still working around the clock to meet demand ahead of Lunar New Year.

Machinery manufacturer John Deere is being sued in the United States by the Federal Trade Commission over farmers' right to repair their machinery, native nurseries in the mid-north have been noticing that they are selling less revegetation stock to farms and four discovery farms and 35 innovator sites have been built in South Australia to conduct long-term research trials into preparing for climate challenges.

South Australia experiences a record number of ATV deaths in the past 12 months, rural customers with concerns about mobile coverage urged to take the issue further, and ecologists concerned over the state of the Coorong as waterbird numbers significantly decline.