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A working dog in action at the Royal Hobart Show

Royal Hobart Show to kick off amid sweltering heat

This year’s Royal Hobart Show will be the last edition held across different venues and weekends.

First Rushy Lagoon sale inquiry takes place in Scottsdale

TasFarmers CEO Nathan Calman said the federal government repeatedly told him it would not be involved in the sale of Rushy Lagoon when he first raised the topic last year.

Rushy Lagoon

Tasmanian abalone industry gets Marine Stewardship Council certification

Tasmania’s abalone industry has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the world's leading standard for environmental sustainability, in a move that is hoped to give the state an edge in the crowded Chinese market.

Abalone

Uncertainty around how Tasmanian government will get return from G6M Dolphin Tungsten Mine investment

Questions remain over when the Tasmanian government will be able to realise the value of its investment in the Dolphin Tungsten Mine and how it intends to sell millions of shares in a company with relatively low trading volumes.

G6M Dolphin Tungsten Mine processing plant.

Fishing - Young Caleb steals show at Gone Fishing Day

Nine-year-old Caleb Quarrell stole the show at last Sunday's Gone Fishing Day celebrations, landing a magnificent 5.4kg rainbow trout at the New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association's junior fishing day.

Inland Fisheries Service executive officer Vanessa Britten and NNLAA president Laurie Harrison with nine-year-old Caleb Quarrell and his 5.4kg rainbow trout caught during Sunday's Gone Fishing Day celebrations.

Young soil scientists get down to basics

An old saying goes that Tasmanian soils are so rich in nutrients you could eat them and forget about growing anything.

TOP L-R Zoe Brown, Stella Foster, Finlay Walton, Richard Doyle BOTTOM L-R Brianna Walker and Ava Christie

TasFarmers Matters - Committee seeks sale answers

History is full of remarkable escapes from authorities, but few are as audacious as Casanova's.

Casanova eluded responsibility.

Beloved giant Sequoia pine tree outside New Norfolk pool to stay standing

The giant 129-year-old Sequoia pine tree outside the New Norfolk pool will be given every chance to survive.

Giant Sequoia to stay standing

Matthew makes his mark at Rural Youth

Quiet achiever Matthew Wadley has dedicated half his life to Rural Youth Tasmania

Matthew Wadley of Hagley has notched up 15 years with Rural Youth Tasmania

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Phillip Wright with Speckle Park cattle

Speckles are spot on for Phillip’s stud

STUD cattle breeder Phillip Wright reckons Australian Speckle Park cattle genetics have overtaken the original stock from Canada.

Camping part of farming combination at The Douglas

The extreme conditions of the East Coast and welcoming campers onto a working farm make The Douglas at Bicheno different to the average farm.

Tim Madson