Landline
Season 2013
Landline is Australia's only national agricultural television program covering stories from Australia's rural and regional heartland.
Where to Watch Landline • Season 2013
42 Episodes
- Episode 1E1
Episode 1Handle With Care: Governor-General Quentin Bryce visits rural areas devastated by flooding in South-East Qld in January 2013. New Year Resolve: The rural recovery is underway in some of the worst bushfire affected communities in Tasmania. NFF President Jock Laurie: National Farmers' Association President Jock Laurie urges anyone affected by natural disasters to access every bit of assistance they can. Climate Change and Agriculture: The implications of climate change on Australian agriculture and how this affects food and fibre production, as well as land and water management. Town Crier: A small-town newspaper in southern New South Wales played a vital role during recent fires by keeping the community informed through its web page and Facebook. - Episode 2E2
Episode 2Pick of the Crop: A trial of nine seeders on a single crop has shown extraordinary differences in yield and profitability. Meat and Greet: It's often easier for small meat producers to market their own product - and in some cases it's a question of survival. Heaven Scent: Sandalwood is in demand for its fragrance but not everyone is excited about the establishment of sandalwood plantations in the Northern Territory. Forget Me Not: Meat and Livestock Australia's lamb advertising campaign is as subtle as a smack in the chops. - Episode 24E24
Episode 24Shell Shocked: A collection of poultry fanciers who've spent nearly 10 years trying to import rare breeds from the United Kingdom, has been given until next Thursday to prove why their flock shouldn't be destroyed. Shutting Down: It's been two years since Hendra moved south to the NSW Mid North Coast, but in the last six weeks it's killed four horses. Grain Wrap: The harvesters are rolling again in North America after the worst drought in decades. Local grain prices are still pretty strong - the question is - how long will it last? - Episode 36E36
Episode 36Ancient Seed: The funny sounding South American plant quinoa has been grown for thousands of years, but more recently it's gained a reputation as a nutritional superfood. Storm in a Wine Glass: It's reliable, clean and technically top shelf, but is Australian wine just a little bit boring and predictable? Prue Adams talks to Tony D'Aloisio: There's been a massive contraction of the mainstream wine industry in recent years. Prue Adams talks to Tony D'Aloisio, president of the Winemakers Federation. It's a Gas: Australia is on the cusp of a new resource industry based on extracting gas from shale rock.