Matt Brann

The federal government has announced it will end Australia's live sheep export trade by 2028.

Australia's largest cattle company has increased its herd size by 5 per cent to about 455,000 head, but the value of the herd has fallen nearly $150 million.

At a trade conference in Jakarta this week, all eyes were on Indonesia's multi-billion dollar plan to provide school students with free lunches and milk.

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Livestock groups say they're "disappointed and concerned" to hear news the government has removed biosecurity foot mats from airports and cruise terminals after installing them in 2022 after animal disease outbreaks in Indonesia.

If blueberries have seemed expensive this week — you're right. The family favourite has been surging in price around the nation, including in Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia where a single punnet costs $20.

Australia imported a record 47,500 tonnes of butter last year, mostly from New Zealand. Global butter prices are at record highs, but opening milk prices for Australian dairy farmers are down.

Core Lithium hopes for revival in global lithium prices as it winds down activity. NT biosecurity authorities ramp up surveillance for avian influenza.

For the first time in decades, there's a farm on the Gove Peninsula producing fruit and veg for locals to buy.

Program: NT Country Hour It's been a long time since people in north-east Arnhem Land have been able to buy locally-grown fruit and vegetables.