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Deal struck to allow certain WHM visa applications to be fast-tracked

TasFarmers has welcomed a deal between the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the federal government to fast-track certain Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa applications.

Tree Planting projects at Scottsdale and Exeter High Farm Schools

Scottsdale and Exeter Farm schools are steadily transforming their landscapes through a series of tree planting projects designed to improve animal welfare, protect the environment and provide students with valuable hands-on learning experiences.

Olivia Hyland, Mackenzie Galloway, Addison Hughes and Amarli Taylor

Disease fears over US apple imports

The Tasmanian government and the head of the state’s peak fruit-growing body worry about the biosecurity risks and impact that US apples, if imported into Australia, could have on the industry.

Apples

New Victorian terminal for King Island cattle underway

A new Victorian livestock and freight terminal could eventually provide a direct mainland route for about 20,000 King Island cattle a year

Bass Strait Freight’s Matthew Flinders IV, which is being prepared for expanded livestock operations as the company develops its new Victorian freight base at Port Anthony.

TasFarmers to employ agricultural career coach

TasFarmers will employ an “agricultural career coach” to provide mentoring and pathways for young people who want to work in the primary industries sector.

A tractor in a field

New Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture project aiming to preserve apple varieties

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is helping to preserve Tasmania’s rich apple growing history with Thursday’s planting of heritage apple trees at the 50 Trees Heritage Orchard at the University of Tasmania’s Newnham campus.

Dr Justin Cappadonna and Dr Leticia Reis during planting of heritage apple trees at 50 Trees Heritage Orchard at Newnham[

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Simplot blames farmers for food services price rise

US POTATO processing giant Simplot has raised prices to retailers citing higher raw potato input costs and agricultural cost pressures.

Potato farmers driving their tractors through Deloraine

Fishing - Optimism despite disappointing sea-run trout season

Dangerous weather limited fishing opportunities last weekend and the threat of bushfires is already a concern this early in spring.

Kirstie Chalmers

Derwent Valley and Central Highlands Council election candidates revealed

Ballot Papers must be filled out and returned by October 27 with votes to start to be counted on October 28.

Ballot box

Tasmanian delagates at the Asia Fruit Logistica

Tasmanian cherry growers showcase produce at Asia Fruit Logistica

Tasmanian cherry growers showed off the state’s produce at Asia’s largest fruit and vegetable trade show.

Ballot packs

Candidates for Sorell, Tasman and Glamorgan-Spring Bay Council elections announced

Only six people are running in the Tasman Council elections, so they will all take a seat at the council table.

Early start to the bushfire season predicted for the Derwent Valley

The Derwent Valley is facing an early start to the bushfire season, with strong winds, warm temperatures, and below-average rainfall set to increase fire risk across the region heading into Summer.

New Norfolk Fire Station