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Tasman District School student Jameika Thomason with a sheep.

Tasman District School farm program still going strong

Tasman District School students are getting hands-on farming experiences through its agricultural program.

RAMP Tasmania Poultry buys Nichols Poultry

A new buyer has been found for Nichols Poultry.

Chickens

Red tape slashed for deer hunters

Growing wild fallow deer numbers has forced major change.

Wild deer in Tasmania. Photo Zac Bartels.

TasFarmers Matters - Agriculture leading the way

Two weeks on from Budget day, agriculture remains the standout investment.

Water pipes

Day's standout success in meat sheep

Penguin-based Sunnybanks and Faraday Park studs took out major prizes in Campbell Town Show's British meat sheep section.

Judge Marshall Douglas with Shannon and Paul Day and their Poll Dorset Supreme Exhibit

Cliffford notches up 300 senior games for the Eagles

Josh Clifford from the New Norfolk District Football Club played his 300th senior game for the Eagles against Lindisfarne or the "Two Blues" at Boyer Oval on Saturday.

Josh Farrow and Josh Clifford

Roger River Dolomite

Cellars Hill Wind Farm and Weasel Plains Solar Farm gets federal funding

The proposed Cellars Hill Wind Farm and Weasel Plains Solar Farm in the Central Highlands have been given federal funding.

Peter Downie at the site of the Weasel Solar Farm

Tasmania Women in Agriculture Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program alumni come together

Past and future participants of the Tasmania Women in Agriculture Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program (MORLP) came together at Camp Clayton near Devonport for an inspiring evening of connection, reflection, and shared experiences within the agricultural industry on May 21.

2026 MORP scholarship winners Elizabeth Cooper and Olivia Cripps with TWIA scholarshiop officer Caitlin Johnston (centre)

Build your own lifestyle

KERGUELEN is a highly versatile rural holding located in North East Tasmania, about 10 minutes from Bridport and 55 minutes from Launceston.

BRIDPORT 985 Ferny Hill Rd

Carcases

Beef slaughter at record levels

THE Australian beef industry seems to be going from strength to strength with records being set each time new figures are released.

Fleece

Wool market gains ‘ticker'

May 29, 2026: AFTER four weeks of fairly mundane activity the Australian wool market regained a bit of ‘ticker’ this week with solid rises across the micron spectrum and in all currencies.

Grandvewe Cheese, Hartshorn Distillery and Ewe Care making the most of sheep milk and whey

While wine making is a major growth industry in Tasmania it seems counter-intuitive to buy a vineyard and rip out the vines.

Nicole Gilliver with some cheese.