Rephonic
Artwork for Victorian Country Hour

Victorian Country Hour

ABC Australia
Agriculture
Renewable Energy
National Farmers Federation
Drought
Zambia
Victoria
Wool Industry
Cotton Farming
Blazeaid
Gene-Edited Wheat
Fertilizer Australia
China
Dairy Industry
Australian Economy
Regenerative Agriculture
Beef Exports
Electricity Shortages
Drought Conditions
Agri-Solar
Cattle Feed

The Victorian Country Hour is the country's finest hour

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes1376Founded17 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Business

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Victorian Country Hour

Latest Episodes

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.

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

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

Federal budget details for farmers

Indonesian farmers and researchers helping keep a devastating citrus disease out of Australia through an ACIAR project

But an Australian-funded program is helping Indonesian dairy farmers from a devastating foot and mouth disease outbreak.

Fertilizer Australia on stranded ships, Russian sanctions, easing terror restrictions and availability for farmers

Andrew Henderson will write a report into the impact of fuel availability on food security and agriculture

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Max Skillecorn
16-year-old sheep farmer and student
Gilgai Farm / Maryglen Merino Stud (associated with Glunara genetics)
Episode: 16 year old Max sells horses to fund his sheep stud
Dr Alan Soffin
Head of the Agrotechnology Innovation Centre at UGM University
UGM University, Indonesia
Episode: Indonesian citrus ACIAR huanglongbing (HLB) project
Professor Siti Subandir
Chief Indonesian researcher on the project
DPI (Indonesia)
Episode: Indonesian citrus ACIAR huanglongbing (HLB) project
Professor Sue Bandia
Research lead on citrus rootstock and disease resistance
(affiliation mentioned)
Episode: Indonesian citrus ACIAR huanglongbing (HLB) project
Mak Mor M. Kumara
Dairy farmer, owner of Tajurahong farm, leader of farmer group
IndoDairy One participant
Episode: Aussie program boosts Indonesian dairy farmer production
Neng Maesaro
Dairy producer focusing on yogurt, mozzarella, and milk processing
IndoDairy One participant
Episode: Aussie program boosts Indonesian dairy farmer production
Satin Shah Noratin
Dairy organizer involved in IndoDairy One
IndoDairy One
Episode: Aussie program boosts Indonesian dairy farmer production
Mohammed Yunus
Neighbor delivering milk to the local cold room
Local dairy community
Episode: Aussie program boosts Indonesian dairy farmer production
Nen Masuro
Indonesian dairy farmer and cheese maker
Asia Indo Dairy 2 project lead
Episode: Aussie program boosts Indonesian dairy farmer production

Hosts

Emma
Journalist from ABC introducing and guiding the report
Warwick Long
Host of The Country Hour / Victorian Country Hour on ABC Rural Victoria

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

16 year old Max sells horses to fund his sheep stud
Q: What did Max do in the horse business to fund his sheep project?
Max leveraged his location on a horse farm and the reputation of the operation to embark on pinhooking—buying promising young horses (or their progeny) at lower prices, growing or training them, and selling at higher values. This process helped generate the cash flow needed to invest in breeding and expanding the ultra-fine merino stud.
Indonesian citrus ACIAR huanglongbing (HLB) project
Q: Why did you choose to be involved with the research project of the university?
Mutual benefit from collaboration; sharing resources and knowledge helps both universities and local communities, and supports agricultural development in the region.
Indonesian citrus ACIAR huanglongbing (HLB) project
Q: So part of your role is to do extension with farmers?
Yes, they are also conducting research on how to manage the insect vector, using trapping and repellents to protect small-holder farmers and improve fruit yield and quality.
Report into fuel availability and food security
Q: What role should government and private sector play in bearing the cost of resilience?
Costs should be shared through a mix of public investment and industry collaboration, with socialising costs along the supply chain to ensure long-term stability and affordability for farmers and consumers.
Report into fuel availability and food security
Q: How do you structure the month-long focus on diesel, and what are the immediate objectives?
The initial focus is to rapidly map vulnerabilities in liquid fuels and related inputs, produce an interim report for policymakers, and guide prioritised mitigations that strengthen domestic resilience against future shocks.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Victorian Country Hour

What is Victorian Country Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on agriculture, farming livelihoods, and rural policy, with on-the-ground reporting from farmer groups, researchers, and industry leaders. Episodes frequently explore practical farming challenges, disease management, supply chains, and industry responses to regulatory or market shifts. A consistent strength is stitching together field visits, expert commentary, and human-interest stories to illustrate how policy, science, and community collaboration shape real-world farming outcomes. Notable byproducts include in-depth looks at dairy and crop innovations, cross-border collaborations, and workforce development in rural sectors, all framed around tangible impacts on livelihoods and regional economies.

Where can I find podcast stats for Victorian Country Hour?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Victorian Country Hour. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Victorian Country Hour and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Victorian Country Hour get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Victorian Country Hour, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Victorian Country Hour?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Victorian Country Hour, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Victorian Country Hour have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Victorian Country Hour has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Victorian Country Hour?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Victorian Country Hour:

1. Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
2. You Cannot Be Serious
3. The Karl Stefanovic Show
4. The Rush Hour with JB & Billy
5. SEN Breakfast

How many episodes of Victorian Country Hour are there?

Victorian Country Hour launched 17 years ago and published 1376 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Victorian Country Hour?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Victorian Country Hour?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Victorian Country Hour from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Victorian Country Hour?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Victorian Country Hour. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Victorian Country Hour?

Recent guests on Victorian Country Hour include:

1. Max Skillecorn
2. Dr Alan Soffin
3. Professor Siti Subandir
4. Professor Sue Bandia
5. Mak Mor M. Kumara
6. Neng Maesaro
7. Satin Shah Noratin
8. Mohammed Yunus

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days