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Whitemore sheep farmer David Lindsay with the door of his gun safe (in the background) that was prised off when thieves destroyed his garage and stole his rifle.

Raiders targeting farm guns

THEFT of guns from four rural properties in recent weeks have police issuing warnings to landowners to keep firearms secure.

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture analyses regenerative agriculture

A new Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) study has found that while regenerative agriculture practices can improve soil health and reduce emissions on sheep farms, farmers often face trade-offs between environmental and economic goals.

TIA Professor Matthew Harrison

Ian Sauer reflects on term as TasFarmers president

Ian Sauer said he had mixed feelings about leaving TasFarmers.

Ian Sauer

Vines at risk from burnoff smoke

WINEMAKERS fear a late grape harvest will overlap with fuel reduction burns, increasing the risk of smoke affecting grapes.

Fire

TasFarmers Matters - Input squeeze a clear warning

Farmers are used to volatility. Prices move, seasons twist and turn, input costs rise and contract prices fall.

Freight

Labor's political strategy revealed: to win from second place

Brad Stansfield reveals State Labor's new political strategy.

Labor Leader Josh Willie

Big fish keep coming

The 2026 Tasmanian Broadbill Swordfish Championships concluded on Saturday after a week of competitive fishing.

RyanBaillie

Global issues impacting Tasmanian farmers

Barrington farmer David Bloomfield and his farm manager Amy Forster were glad they put the irrigator on the front boundary fenceline at Forest Hill last week because digging holes for new posts was the job of the day.

Barrington farmer David Bloomfield and Amy Forster of Sheffield had to soften the ground with an irrigator to dig holes for a new boundary fence last week.

250 kids take part in annual Easter Egg Hunt

Easter celebrations in the Derwent Valley kicked off at Arthur's Square in High Street New Norfolk early on Saturday morning, with the biggest turn out on record seeing over 250 "egg‑cited" kids for the annual children's Easter egg hunt.

Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers

Storm cloud

Soil moisture levels a concern as lack of rain tipped for Tasmania over next three months

Parts of the state are still experiencing poor soil moisture levels, particularly in the south, despite decent rainfall in March.

Phone tower

Central Highlands residents unhappy with Telstra upgrades

Central Highlands residents and visitors say they are still waiting for adequate mobile phone service despite a Telstra upgrade to 4G in early February.

Tim and Michael Hall represent Tasmania at National Yard Dog Championships

Tasmania’s reputation for producing top stock handlers and working dogs has been further boosted with two competitors finishing in the top 10 of the National Yard Dog Championships held in South Australia last week.

Michael and Tim Hall