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A varroa mite on a bee pupae

Tasmanian government releases draft varroa mite response plan

Biosecurity Tasmania is unlikely to try to eradicate varroa mite in the state if it is widespread and established in feral bee populations, a draft plan for dealing with the pest has revealed.

Matthew Tack from Our Mates' Farm at Geeveston forced to pay $13k for dam assesment

Geeveston farmer Matthew Tack has to pay about $13,000 to engage consultants to assess his dam after a surprise demand from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania.

Matthew Tack with Maverick.

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Big organic ambition realised for Small Wonder Wines

A West Tamar vineyard has been transformed into one of the biggest agri-tourism developments to emerge in the state in recent times and its new owners have dramatically changed the way they are growing grapes.

Vineyard manager Chris Martin and chief winemaker Ockie Myburgh

Black cattle bonanza

The Spring angus bull sales have wrapped up with strong results and a surprising swing towards yearlings.

The Cluden Newry Angus Stud team - Tas Livestock Services marketing manager Owen Rowlings, owners Jock Hughes with son Ed, 5, and Claire Burbury and social media manager Ayla Rowlings.

Local butcher interest in heavy lambs

HERE we are near the end of September and interstate lamb saleyards are starting to be dominated by new seasons lambs although here in Tassie and Western Victoria we are still a good month to six weeks away from any numbers.

Pen of sheep

Roger River Dolomite

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Deal struck to allow certain WHM visa applications to be fast-tracked

TasFarmers has welcomed a deal between the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and the federal government to fast-track certain Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa applications.

Fruit picking

Tree Planting projects at Scottsdale and Exeter High Farm Schools

Scottsdale and Exeter Farm schools are steadily transforming their landscapes through a series of tree planting projects designed to improve animal welfare, protect the environment and provide students with valuable hands-on learning experiences.

Olivia Hyland, Mackenzie Galloway, Addison Hughes and Amarli Taylor

Apples

Disease fears over US apple imports

The Tasmanian government and the head of the state’s peak fruit-growing body worry about the biosecurity risks and impact that US apples, if imported into Australia, could have on the industry.

Bass Strait Freight’s Matthew Flinders IV, which is being prepared for expanded livestock operations as the company develops its new Victorian freight base at Port Anthony.

New Victorian terminal for King Island cattle underway

A new Victorian livestock and freight terminal could eventually provide a direct mainland route for about 20,000 King Island cattle a year

TasFarmers to employ agricultural career coach

TasFarmers will employ an “agricultural career coach” to provide mentoring and pathways for young people who want to work in the primary industries sector.

A tractor in a field