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TasFarmers Matters - Rushy Lagoon opposition backed by evidence

At this moment, the need for advocacy and a united farming voice has never been greater.

WATCH: Jessica and George Cox on final stretch of King Island circumnavigation

Jessica Cox and her husband George were ahead of schedule after reaching Naracoopa on Saturday, about Day 4 into their winter circumnavigation of King Island’s coastline.

Jessica Cox and dog Bella

Beekeepers concern over double threat to industry

There were some grim discussions at a national conference for bee keepers in Launceston late last week, as delegates tackled some of the biggest threats ever experienced by the industry.

Lindsay Bourke

Scallop season underway as Bridport prepares for Tassie Scallop Fiesta

Four weeks into the state’s commercial scallop season, fishermen are having to work hard to find the revered shellfish due to a massive incursion of native starfish.

Superfresh Seafoods managers Jacob and Alanna Stanford with some of the first scallops of the season ahead of Bridport’s popular Tassie Scallop Fiesta.

palawa kipli releases nine-spice mix

Tasmanian indigenous food company palawa kipli has released its first product.

Kitana Mansell with the nine-spice mix

Tom Dunbabin and Peter McGlone defends Forest Practices Authority and Forest Practices Act

Prominent primary producer Tom Dunbabin has thrown his support behind the Tasmanian Forest Practices Authority and the state’s current land-clearing regulations despite recent opposition from some farmers.

Peter McGlone

Nutrien Ag Solutions

National Farm Safety Week back for 2026

The theme for this year’s National Farm Safety Week focuses on the importance of leading by example.

Stuart Beams, left, from Safe Farming Tasmania

Dome sweet dome for Tom Coughlin at Luna Lodge

Tom Coughlin describes his farm tours at Luna Lodge as being more akin to visiting the circus.

Tom Coughlin with his dog Buddy

FRIDAY SALESFEED: Upcoming livestock, fodder and clearing sales

Landfall bloodlines among cattle at Powranna sales this week.

Landfall angus

Serpentine leafminer

Second detection of serpentine leafminer in Tasmania

Serpentine leafminer (SLM) has been detected for the second time in Tasmania.

Rushy Lagoon public meeting

Hall packed for Rushy Lagoon protest

Around 150 people showed up to air their grievances around the sale of Rushy Lagoon for a forest carbon project.

More than one rare breed at Longford Poultry Show

Bridport bird lover, fish taxidermist and fitness instructor Damon Sherriff has been sucked in by silkies.

Damon Sherriff