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Woolworths to stop buying Tasmanian beef from 2027

The supermarket told suppliers that rising production and shipping costs were behind its decision.

Growing concerns around AI data centres and its impact on agriculture

Tasmanian farmers say the state should learn from overseas communities now scrambling to control the rapid growth of artificial-intelligence data centres before productive land, irrigation water and electricity are committed.

Data centre

FarmX 2026 attendance almost doubles from last year

Around 400 people enjoyed more than 37 exhibitors and a full program of speakers, workshops and live demonstrations, along with an opportunity to network and catch up with fellow farmers.

Jordon Reid, Tasmac, David Hillman, Fendt, Andrew Leighton, Tasmac, Stewart Claridge, Tasmac, Nathan Cox, Tasfarmers, Matthew Scott, Tasmac.

Props for Pete's pinot noir

Dalrymple Vineyards was the only Pinot Noir from the southern hemisphere recognised at the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Peter Caldwell

Around 100 penguins found dead on King Island

The penguins were found at Stokes Point, on the southern tip of King Island, during ongoing wildlife monitoring activities.

Penguin

Derwent Valley rail line potentially turned into trail

The Derwent Valley Council has voted to proceed with plans to build a multi-use "rail trail" between Maydena and Hayes.

A view of the rail line

Top Harvest Moon growers awarded

Reaping the rewards for enduring a tough season, it was time to recognise the achievements of growers.

Andrew Craigie and Mark Kable

FLAG meets with the FPA

Members of the Farmers and Landowners Action Group (FLAG) met with Forestry Protection Authority chair Pam Allan, Chief Forest Practices Officer Anne Chuter and government ministers in Launceston yesterday to discuss the core reasons farmers are taking issue with the enforcement practices around clearing trees on agricultural land.

Lindsay White

Simplot returns to negotiation table with TasFarmers Potato Growers Committee

Simplot has come back to the table to negotiate with the TasFarmers Potato Growers Committee after indicating it would be taking a hard line on commercial arrangements and price this season.

Potato harvest under Mt Roland_ in the North-West

Little Penguins

Dead little penguins return "some weak positives" for bird flu

More funding has also been made available for the bird flu response.

Hunting

Labor to move amendments to gun bill to cap firearm ownership

Labor will move to amend the state government’s bill to revise gun laws to include a cap on the number of firearms a person can hold.

National Firearms Agreement updated

States and territories have agreed to update the National Firearms Agreement, but most jurisdictions have still not committed to a gun buyback scheme.

Hunting