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TasFarmers CEO Nathan Calman

Concerns over full cost recovery for export certification and regulatory services

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

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

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.

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.

Boyer Oval redevelopment Closer to completion

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

Works at Boyer Oval

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

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

Fish in salmon pen

Forico on its decade of discovery

The state’s largest private forest management and plantation company has released its fifth Natural Capital Report, covering the past two financial years and showcasing its work across both operation and conservation activities.

A Forico plantation in northeast Tasmania

Tasmanian Truck Owners and Operators’ annual truck run to Longford Showground preparation underway

The Hingston Transport trucks leave the yard at Whitemore every morning – moving from one district to another with loads of livestock, wool and hay.

Nick Hingston and son Xavier and truck driver Justin House with two Scania livestock trucks

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Bushfire destroys building as blaze continues to burn

A chicken shed has been destroyed by a bushfire at Longford.

Longford bushfire

Homes threated by intense bushfire on Longford farms

An uncontrolled blaze is burning at Longford, with the Tasmania Fire Service saying it is too late for nearby residents to leave.

Bushfire at Longford

New online tool to report wild rabbits live

The public can now report wild rabbit infestations and request that calicivirus be released on their property via a new online tool

Rabbits

Clockwise from front: Zoe Woodiwiss, 7, of Sunnyside; Charlotte Ireland, 10, of Sunnyside; Jack Baldock, 13, of Nook; Charlotte Richards, 11, of Sunnyside; Mia Baldcock 15, of Nook; Rorey Smith, 15 of Railton; Chloe Temple, of Nook and Mitch Woodiwiss, 13, of Sunnyside giving shorthorn heifer Royston Empress the royal treatment ahead of the Chudleigh Show

Hopefuls preparing for the Chudleigh Show

In Saturday’s hot weather the cattle at Royston Shorthorn Stud were drying as quickly as they were being washed by an enthusiastic team of young handlers.

Wind turbines being transported on King Island. Picture: Total Freight Solutions

New wind turbines arrive on King Island

Three new 25-metre wind turbine blades have arrived on King Island, marking the next stage in repairs to one of Hydro Tasmania’s damaged turbines.

January irrigation breaks record

The first month of the year has seen irrigation double compard to last year.

Carlos Souris