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Calves

New ABVs aimed to reduce stillbirths in dairy calves

New Australian Breeding Values (ABVs) developed by DataGene is hoped to reduce stillbirths in dairy calves.

Achieving your best calf growth rates with Halter

Nathan Cox runs a 320-acre mixed operation out of Paloona on Tasmania's northwest coast - like most farmers, time, grass, and lifestyle were a constant juggle. Then Halter changed that. Pretty quickly.

Nathan’s cattle wearing the Halter collar

Maltstock Down Under coming to Tasmania

The Australian debut of one of the world's most celebrated whisky events is happening in Tasmania.

Maltstock

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston to not recontest upcoming election

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston will not recontest at the upcoming local government elections.

Meander Valley Mayor Wayne Johnston

Strong week for wool

April 24, 2026. DESPITE some predictions or wishes for a steady market the Australian wool market was very strong this week with a gain of 70 cents in local currency terms.

Wool spindles

Fishing - Trout season coming to an end

Another trout fishing season is almost over, with the 2025-2026 Tasmanian Brown Trout Fishing season closing this Sunday night, May 3rd at 11.59 pm.

Ewan Dillon with a solid male brown trout he caught and released from Meadowbank Lake recently.

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Edwina's regretful sale of Glen Stuart

After building and promoting Saxon merinos for the past three years, Edwina Carswell talks about the toll of being a new farmer in a tough environment and why she's walking away.

Steven Carswell and daughter Edwina

Cracker harvest anticipated for Tasmanian walnut industry

All signs are pointing to a positive harvest for a pair of Tasmanian walnut growers.

Sophie Millic of Coaldale Walnuts

Derwent Valley Council opens Millbrook Rise EOI process

At a general meeting last week, the Derwent Valley Council supported progressing with an expression of Interest process for the redevelopment of land at Millbrook Rise.

Millbrook Rise

Deer

Central plateau deer cull pushed back

A deer cull in the Central Plateau Conservation Area has been pushed back by a week.

Tunbridge Community Club president Richard Gardner and secretary Bree How.

Tunbridge Community Club celebrates 50 years

The Tunbridge Community Club will hold its 50-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 2, with a family day based around reliving memories and making many more.

Tassie livestock prices hold up well

AS we near the end of the 2026 autumn weaner calf sales, last week we headed down to Powranna where Nutrien yarded 3,431 cattle with another excellent line-up of mainly Angus bred weaners.

beef cattle