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Harvesting

Costs making farmers consider whether it is worth harvesting this year

Hundreds of dollars in overheads are being added to bins of fresh produce being harvested around the state and farmers have no choice but to wear the cost.

Tassal covers student photo costs at the Tasman District School

All students at Tasman District School will receive a school photo pack this year.

Tasman District School students with parent and carers

GO.FARM enters the vineyard game

The first vintage is ready at a northern Tasmania vineyard that has been set up as an investment project utilising precision GPS machinery, mapping and mechanisation technology at a level never before seen in the state.

GO.FARM Tasmania general manager Allan Barr at the newly established Beaconsfield vineyard that will produce its first vintage this season.

Agfest teams up with Rural Alive and Well for gumboot day

Rural Alive and Well (RAW) is the official charity partner for Agfest 2026, marking a meaningful collaboration focused on strengthening mental health and wellbeing across rural and regional Tasmania.

Gumboot Day

Fuel shipments to Tasmania guaranteed in May, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says

Premier Jeremy Rockliff said he expects fuel shipments to the state in May despite concerns from TasFarmers that diesel supply is not guaranteed past April 20.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff with Federal Liberal Leader Angus Taylor

Parliamentary inquiry to examine decision behind sand flathead fishery closure

The state’s peak body for recreational fishers has welcomed the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into the closure of the South‑East sand flathead fishery.

Sand flathead

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Rushy Lagoon sale process queried

The Foreign Investment Review Board is dragging out its decision on the sale of Rushy Lagoon, raising questions about the transparency of the process.

Rushy Lagoon

Apple harvest begins later than usual in Tasmania

The apple harvest has just begun, but like many agricultural sectors, picking has started later than usual.

Howard Hansen

Raiders targeting farm guns

THEFT of guns from four rural properties in recent weeks have police issuing warnings to landowners to keep firearms secure.

Whitemore sheep farmer David Lindsay with the door of his gun safe (in the background) that was prised off when thieves destroyed his garage and stole his rifle.

TIA Professor Matthew Harrison

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture analyses regenerative agriculture

A new Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) study has found that while regenerative agriculture practices can improve soil health and reduce emissions on sheep farms, farmers often face trade-offs between environmental and economic goals.

Ian Sauer

Ian Sauer reflects on term as TasFarmers president

Ian Sauer said he had mixed feelings about leaving TasFarmers.

Vines at risk from burnoff smoke

WINEMAKERS fear a late grape harvest will overlap with fuel reduction burns, increasing the risk of smoke affecting grapes.

Fire