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Lower Barrington Hall

Hall Stories to tell the tales of Tasmania's meeting places

Many a visitor to the Lower Barrington Community Hall has probably thought – if only these walls could talk.

Lamb price holding up

MOST of the talk around the saleyards still remains in relation to the very good livestock prices being achieved over the past few months, but there is also some concerns on the effects of the Middle East war and in particular fuel prices.

lamb in fridge

Sea Forest welcomes development of new Australian Carbon Credit Unit method

Triabunna-based business Sea Forest has welcomed the federal government’s announcement that it would develop a new Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) method for livestock producers who use methane-abating livestock feed additives.

Sam Elsom

EID: From Compliance to Performance

For most producers, EID started as something that simply had to be done - the expectation was that the system would just take care of itself. But once you start using it day to day, it becomes clear that compliance is only the starting point.

Datamars Livestock EID tag specialist Tyler Geist

Records broken during Tasmania's cherry export season

More than 2740 tonnes of Tasmanian cherries, worth in excess of $70 million, were exported during the 2025-26 season.

Cherry picking

King Island fuel supply stable after Viva Energy Geelong

King Island’s fuel position remains stable despite the fire at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery overnight.

Refinery fire

Potato price negotiations clouded by fuel uncertainty

Premier's reassurance on supply cold comfort for growers who seek more involvement.

Harvesting potatoes

Melissa Duniam to be special guest at the Campbell Town Show

This year’s special guest of the Campbell Town Show will be the 2023 Tasmanian Winner of the Agrifutures Rural Women's Award, Melissa Duniam.

Melissa Duniam

Community workshops to discuss drought and resilience

The Northern Midlands Business Association will bring farmers, business owners, community groups, and local residents together to explore how drought has touched different parts of life across the region in a new project aimed at building community resilience.

Drought

Conna George with the big 5kg buck male brown trout he caught and released last weekend.

Fishing - $25k trout still swimming in waters

Cold, wet and windy conditions shut down fishing plans for most anglers last weekend, with various salt and freshwater competitions cancelled due to safety concerns.

Dairy farm

Dairy farmers call for fair milk prices

DAIRY farmers are seeking a “whole of industry” approach to managing powerful economic headwinds facing the industry.

Water demand prompts irrigation extension

Nine irrigation schemes will have their season extended to meet the needs of farmers.

Irrigation