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Northern Midlands governance report released

Council review made public

Northern Midlands Council has released the full report of the Independent Review of Governance and Meeting Procedures nine months after its findings were delivered to Council.

Tasmanian chicken overlooked on hospital and prison menus

Halal certification a barrier for Tasmanian poultry producers hoping to supply chicken to the state government.

Chickens

Merchants urge early orders of hay with price of stockfeed already on the rise

Hay merchants are urging farmers to get in early with their hay orders, with feeding already underway and the price of hay expected to climb steadily.

hay

Liberty Bell Bay shutdown impacting fertiliser supplier

The temporary shutdown of manganese alloy smelter Liberty Bell Bay at George Town is having a ripple effect on popular agricultural fertiliser supplier Beam Bros at Flowery Gully.

Liberty Bell Bay

New $2.25m agricultural facility for Campbell Town District High School

Students at the Campbell Town District High School now have access to a new agricultural studies facility.

Education Minister Jo Palmer with Campbell Town District High School staff and students

Market Talk - Lamb and mutton prices holding up

Lamb and mutton prices continue to create headlines

Sheep

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Junior golf world champion tames famed King Island courses

Two-time U.S. Kids Golf World Champion Zac Wolfe takes part in King Island tournament.

ir Adventures Golf general manager Jon Perrett, left, with young golf sensation Zac Wolfe and overall title winner Matt Cullen.

Fishing - Anglers still reeling in great catches despite dry weather

It’s official—Tasmania has just experienced its driest April since 2015.

Rainbow trout

Tassie wine and spirits tipped to defy global trends

Key figures in Tasmania’s alcohol industry are optimistic about the future despite declining global consumption rates.

Kristy Lark-Booth

Farm tech

TasFarmers Matters - Tough times driving innovation

Tasmanian agriculture continues to adopt new and innovative ways of doing business.

Seafood buyers watching abalone being prepared

Tassie showing off its $440m seafood industry

Tasmania welcomed 14 seafood buyers from Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam as part of a three-day industry showcase across the state.

Wool report - Quality concerns add to volatility

The Australian wool market is still being challenged by a myriad of factors.

Wool