Tasmanian Country

Premier prepared to seek advice on land clearing laws following Fergusson case

20/05/2026

Premier Jeremy Rockliff has said he is prepared to seek advice about land clearing regulations following outrage from farmers about a primary producer being slapped with a $100k fine.

Fishing - Calamari fishery rebuild and shellfish consumption warning

20/05/2026

Anglers fishing for Southern Bluefin Tuna are reporting more action with lots of fish seen working schools of bait off the Tasmanian Peninsula during the week.

Meet the man responsible of rounding up the more than 650 Agfest exhibitors

19/05/2026

The unenviable task of rounding up more than 650 exhibitors at Agfest fell on former dairy farmer Shaun Schofield who admitted he is far more comfortable driving a tractor.

Felix Ellis defends FPA's actions against Fergusson family

19/05/2026

Government Minister Felix Ellis has defended the Forest Practice Forest Practices Authority's (FPA) decision to pursue legal action against an East Coast farming family.

Grindstone Bay Natural Resources and Environment officer Amanda Brookes, Lindsay White, Melissa and William Fergusson, and Chris Cusick.

TasFarmers Matters - Overspending the hidden risk on farm

19/05/2026

Given recent cost and supply chain pressures driven by the Middle East conflict, it was also very pleasing to see the government’s $10 billion fuel security package.

Siegfried Holding buys Extractas Bioscience

18/05/2026

Westbury poppy processor Extractas Bioscience has been bought by European development and manufacturing organisation Siegfried Holding.

Extractas Bioscience CEO Dr Ross Murdoch

Steady week for wool sales

18/05/2026

May 15, 2026. IT HAS been another very steady week for the wool market with the AWEX EMI easing slightly but that was really only the poorer spec wools dragging the indicator down with the better tested wools mostly dearer over the week.

The Derwent Catchment Project launches Nature Repair pilot program

18/05/2026

The Derwent Catchment Project has launched its new Nature Repair Pilot program, which has $10 million of federal government funding.

Derwent Catchment Project launches Nature Repair pilot program.

Punt from Richmond Walnuts owners pays off

17/05/2026

Jimmy and Amber Smith admit that buying Richmond Walnuts in 2021 was “absolute stupidity”.

Scottsdale High cattle handling team with Supreme Beef winer Three Mile Spring

GALLERY - Agfest 2026

16/05/2026

Mother’s Day present tragedies were averted, steam engine lovers had their fix and Tas Country gave away countless caps and drink holders at Agfest 2026 to those who put the Tas Country app on their device to keep up with agricultural and general news for free.

Gallery - Agfest 2026

16/05/2026

Agfest a chance to be seen and heard

15/05/2026

EXHIBITORS at Agfest say the event is a great opportunity for them to connect with customers.

Justin Burbury from York Plains talks to Colin Targett of Van Diemen’s Land irrigation about the hard hose irrigator with Van Diemens Land Irrigation consultant Colin Targett.

Premier prepared to seek advice on land clearing laws following Fergusson case

Fishing - Calamari fishery rebuild and shellfish consumption warning

Meet the man responsible of rounding up the more than 650 Agfest exhibitors

Felix Ellis defends FPA's actions against Fergusson family

TasFarmers Matters - Overspending the hidden risk on farm

Siegfried Holding buys Extractas Bioscience

Steady week for wool sales

The Derwent Catchment Project launches Nature Repair pilot program

Punt from Richmond Walnuts owners pays off

GALLERY - Agfest 2026

Gallery - Agfest 2026

Agfest a chance to be seen and heard

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