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Feral deer. Picture ZAC BARTELS

Feral pest in the firing line

FOLLOWING the closure of consultation in January of this year regarding the government’s deer management policy review, farmers across the state are patiently waiting for the final system changes to be announced.

Supermarket milk prices surge

Milk prices at major supermarkets have surged due to the war in the Middle East.

Message in Woolworths

Brighton Agricultural Society angry about having to foot $21k bill

The organisers of the Brighton Show say their local council is trying to squeeze out their annual event.

Truck damage to Gunn Oval

King Island Town Hall honoured with APRA Award

While King Island is globally renowned for its rugged coastlines and premium produce, the community has now officially claimed a prestigious title in the history of Australian music.

King Island Mayor Marcus Blackie at the APRA Awards

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.

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

Roger River Dolomite

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

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

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.

Steven Carswell and daughter Edwina

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.

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