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Owners Angus Davidson and Tracy Wong-Davidson

New organic vineyard showcases best of local produce

One of the biggest agri-tourism developments in the state has been opened by the Premier.

Tasmanian farmers concerned about potential worker shortage

Primary producers fear that the national working holiday visa pause could lead to workforce shortages at Tasmanian farms.

Cherry pickers

Sand flathead restocking program begins at IMAS

The state government’s $1.2 million sand flathead restocking program has begun.

Flathead broodstock at IMAS

Royal Flying Doctor Service charity golf day a hit

Every time someone pays a green fee at the Longford Golf Club this year, they are supporting health care on the ground and in the air across Tasmania.

Division 1 putting winners Menno Van Der Mollen and his daughter Laura from Mowbray Golf Club.

The Excella and The Spirit of Hobart cruise to New Norfolk

The sight of the passenger ferry Excella cruising to New Norfolk on Sunday brought back memories for many locals, marking a long-awaited return of the vessel to the Derwent Valley after 35 years.

The Excella

Hemp seed growers could lose access to Bromoxynil

A Deloraine hemp seed grower is concerned that the state’s seed-for-food industry could be lost unless urgent action is taken to retain access to an essential weed control treatment.

Hemp

Roger River Dolomite

Farmer diagnosed with Q fever

The highly contagious Q fever bacteria has made its way to Tasmanian in NSW cattle.

Cattle

Fishing - 15,000 yellowtail kingfish arrive in Tasmania

Some warmer, settled weather allowed anglers to enjoy some fishing time last weekend, with reports suggesting improved results across a number of waters.

Woods Lake

Hunter hits out at gun caps as Labor continues push for restrictions

Gun caps could still become law in Tasmania despite the state’s Lower House voting down restrictions on how many firearms a person can own.

Hunting

James McShane

James McShane the new Sprout board director

Retired sheep and cattle farmer James McShane is the new chair of the Sprout Tasmania board.

Tasman Mayor Rod Macdonald and council general manager Blake repine

Tasman Council lashes out at Parks Minister Nick Duigan over services and infrastructure

Tasman Mayor Rod MacDonald has lashed out at Parks Minister Nick Duigan over what he says is declining services and infrastructure on the peninsula.

Tasmanian farmer confidence on the rise according to new Rabobank report

Rural confidence in Tasmania is starting to rebuild after plummeting last quarter, according to a new Rabobank report.

Stuart Whatling