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Guns

Consultation opens on proposed changes to firearm laws

Public consultation has opened on the proposed amendments to Tasmania’s firearms act.

Livestock, fodder and clearing sales

Welcome to our first Friday Salesfeed where you will find upcoming livestock, fodder and farm clearance sales listings from tomorrow. Look out for this in your TasCountry app every Friday afternoon.

Powranna saleyard

EcoHarvest snags $90,000 grant through Coles Nurture Fund

Northern Tasmanian organic berry producer EcoHarvest will use a $90,000 grant through the latest round of the Coles Nurture Fund to bring advanced irrigation, automation and soil health technology to its first-generation berry farm.

Johannes Kruusma

Livestock theft a concern for farmers

More livestock are being stolen during thefts on average, but the total number of livestock theft incidents has declined.

Cattle

Correction we had to have is no surprise

THE Australian wool market surprised quite a few pundits last week by easing half a dollar – although there had been a bit of a feeling that it was getting ‘toppy’.

Carding wool

Marcus Blackie won't recontest as King Island Mayor in upcoming election

King Island Mayor Marcus Blackie has officially announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming local government polls, signalling the end of a four-year tenure defined by internal reform and a commitment to full-time municipal leadership.

Marcus Blackie

Roger River Dolomite

Spud growers reject low price offer

Simplot potato growers ready to fight price drop for second consecutive year.

Last year's protest against price cuts for Simplot potato growers

Derford farm preparing for the future

Gary Kingston’s family has been farming in the Bream Creek area since the 1840s.

Sam and Gary Kingston

Royal Tasmanian Whisky & Spirits Award launched

A new whisky and spirits award will be taking place in August, making it Tasmania’s first international whisky and spirits competition.

Bill Lark

Rushy Lagoon

Jim Chalmers set to make final decision over Rushy Lagoon sale

The fate of Rushy Lagoon farm lies in the hands of Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers

Nate Hepburn with a solid Brown Trout he caught from Lake Crescent last season.

Fishing - Preparation for next fishing season underway

The Inland Fisheries Service of Tasmania has been busy stocking waters with both Brown and Rainbow Trout in preparation for the start of the 2026-27 Tasmanian brown trout fishing season on Saturday, August 1.

More Fat in Vat

Many Australian dairy farmers face a challenge that often goes unnoticed until it significantly impacts their bottom line - Milk Fat Depression (MFD).

Milk fat is a critical component of dairy profitability, particularly in the Australian market