Tasmanian Country

TasFarmers Matters - Challenges of dealing with introduced species

24/02/2026

Nothing frustrates primary producers more than red tape that works against a business owner’s ability to achieve a profit while providing a benefit to others who don’t pay for the privilege.

Old Ferguson tractors to be on display at Sheffield Steamfest

23/02/2026

Ferguson tractor lovers will be treated to one of the biggest ever displays of the unstoppable workhorses when their 80th anniversary is celebrated at Steamfest at Sheffield from March 7-9.

Phillip Gaunt of Launceston with the 1950 Ferguson TEA and a 1947 Ferguson TEA that he will take to Sheffield Steamfest on the March long weekend.

Double ton for Molesworth player John "Chook" Fowle

23/02/2026

Molesworth Cricket Club’s John (Chook) Fowle has written himself into the record books after smashing a double century in the Division 5 fifty-over game held at Gretna on Sunday.

Hemp Senate Inquiry public hearing to take place at Longford

23/02/2026

A public hearing for the Senate Inquiry into opportunities for the development of a hemp industry in Australia will be held at Longford on February 25.

The winners from the Tasmanian Boer Goat Championships

22/02/2026

Some of Tasmania’s highest quality stud meat goats were on public display at the recent 6th annual Yolla Co-Op Tasmanian Boer Goat Championships. Story and full results here:

Miu Tanaka first female to swim from New Norfolk to Bruny

21/02/2026

Taking part in the Derwent River Big Swim series Miu Tanaka officially became the first female to swim from the New Norfolk Bridge to Jetty Beach at Bruny Island - a distance of 58km which was completed in 17 hours, 8 minutes and 1 second.

Need to reach farmers? Advertise with Tasmanian Country

Logan farm at Evandale sells for a report $35m

21/02/2026

An American-backed farming venture has purchased a Northern Midlands dairy farm for a reported $35 million.

All the fun from the Kempton Festival

20/02/2026

The Kempton Festival on Sunday saw one of the more unusual and colourful sights when it comes to sheep, with the running of the Kempton Sheep Race.

Concerns over full cost recovery for export certification and regulatory services

20/02/2026

A move to full cost recovery for export certification and regulatory services could have serious consequences for Tasmania’s agricultural exporters.

Muirs agronomist Holly Coad, Cheshunt Pastural dairy hand Bethia Harley, Fonterra’s Natalie Campbell, Sam Flight and Alison Hull and Dairy Australia’s Cath Weston.

More than 120 attend Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Dairy Research Facility Field Day at Elliot

19/02/2026

A deep dive into the State’s dairy industry highlighting the latest research and development drew more than 120 stakeholders to the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Dairy Research Facility Field Day at Elliot on Tuesday.

Boyer Oval redevelopment Closer to completion

19/02/2026

The iconic "Les Hepper" grandstand at Boyer Oval in New Norfolk, built in the late 1950s, is receiving a makeover.

Florfenicol found in abalone and lobsters up to 10km away from salmon farms

19/02/2026

Very low levels of flofenicol have been detected in abalone and lobsters located more than 10 kilometres away from salmon farms.

APVMA announces proposed suspension of florfenicol use in salmon

TasFarmers Matters - Challenges of dealing with introduced species

Old Ferguson tractors to be on display at Sheffield Steamfest

Double ton for Molesworth player John "Chook" Fowle

Hemp Senate Inquiry public hearing to take place at Longford

The winners from the Tasmanian Boer Goat Championships

Miu Tanaka first female to swim from New Norfolk to Bruny

Logan farm at Evandale sells for a report $35m

All the fun from the Kempton Festival

Concerns over full cost recovery for export certification and regulatory services

More than 120 attend Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Dairy Research Facility Field Day at Elliot

Boyer Oval redevelopment Closer to completion

Florfenicol found in abalone and lobsters up to 10km away from salmon farms

Editorial:

Advertising:

Font Publishing

Font Publishing Newspapers