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winner of 2025 Competition Andrew Marshall with Amber Bramich, Rural Youth State President.

Woolworths Young Farmer of the Year Competition entries open

A prize pool valued at more than $55,000 will incentivise young people with a passion for agriculture to enter the 2026 Woolworths Young Farmer of the Year Competition.

Former Premiers honoured on King's Birthday

Former Tasmanian premiers Will Hodgman and David Bartlett headline the state’s representation in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, with 26 Tasmanians recognised across the Order of Australia and Meritorious Awards.

Will Hodgman

Dark NorFo lights up New Norfolk

Circle Street in New Norfolk was the hype of activity on Saturday night with inaugural hosting of Dark NorFo.

The Dark NorFo Team

Australian Merino Production Trial convenor Craig Wilson speaks at Campbell Town Show

For the past two decades, Craig Wilson has been helping sheep producers improve their flocks and increase their value..

Merino sheep

Merinos and more at Campbell Town Show

The 188th Campbell Town Show saw two days of fun and variety, but like every other year, the sheep and their wool stole the show.

Trufusis Merino Stud's Supreme Champion

Fendt 800 Vario makes working day a pleasure

SEE the Business Section for Tasmanian Country’s special TRACTOR BUYING GUIDE

Fendt tractor

Roger River Dolomite

Wool all on the up and up at last

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

Woollen carpet

Rain puts spring in our step

THERE has been some very good rain throughout the state over the last couple of weeks with the good news being that many Southern and Midland areas received some of their best falls in a long time.

Rain

Farmers unhappy with milk prices from dairy processors

Tasmanian dairy farmers are disappointed at the opening farmgate milk prices being offered by processors for 2026/27.

Dairy cows

Gavin Pearce

Gavin Pearce grilled over florfenicol and fisheries at Budget Estimates

Primary Industries and Water Minister Gavin Pearce has denied that the government lacked a clear communications strategy when the issue of florfenicol first came up, and that the public and members of parliament were confused about what was happening.

The annoucement of extra fertiliser

Extra fertiliser secured for Tasmania

Additional nitrogen fertiliser has been secured for the State by the Tasmanian Government as part of a deal with Australian company Incitec Pivot.

New Norfolk Distillery wins at world rum awards

The New Norfolk Distillery has claimed "back-to-back" gold medals by winning the World's Best Traditional Spiced Rum at the 2026 World Drinks/Rum Awards held at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in London on Tuesday.

Tarrant Derkson