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Huge rate rise for Launceston farmland

Launceston area farmers hit with huge rate rise

Launceston agricultural properties are being rated as commercial properties by Council, triggering a big jump in payments.

Lindsay White and Peter Hazell hit out at FPA and land clearing regulations

Lindsay White and Peter Hazell have submitted letters to the editor to the Tasmanian Country on the FPA and landclearing regulations.

The FLAG group outside parliament house.

Small fresh food producers exempt from regulations

A backlash against fees and red tape mooted for small growers and roadside stallholders has resulted in regulations being scrapped.

Leafy greens

Fishing - Trout season starting on Saturday

With the start of the 2026-27 Tasmanian Brown Trout Fishing season this Saturday at 12 am, it's time to break down the best fishing options for keen anglers looking to get out and about.

Plinio Taurian with a solid Derwent River sea trout he caught and released recently from the Derwent River at Bridgewater.

Bendigo Bank provides agricultural outlook for Tasmania

Predicted dry weather over the next few months could hurt Tasmania’s agricultural industry, according to a new report by Bendigo Bank Agribusiness.

Cattle

Lindsay White to meet King Island farmers over land-clearing penalties

Farmers and Landowners Action Group founder Lindsay White is on King Island this week to meet local farmers affected by Forest Practices Authority investigations, prosecutions and substantial penalties over land clearing.

The FLAG group outside parliament house

Roger River Dolomite

TasFarmers Matters - Pressure on forest managers

The management of Tasmania’s forests is back on the agenda, but not by those who have the practical management of forests as their priority.

Trees

Latest Tasmania wine grape harvest half of what last year's was

While the 2026 Tasmanian wine grape harvest yield was about 50 per cent down on last year, winemakers believe quality will be exceptional.

Meadowbank

Julie Collins won't intervene in Rushy Lagoon sale

Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins has ruled out intervening in the sale of Rushy Lagoon.

Rushy Lagoon

Northern Hunt Club members

Equestrian community rallies for Elaine

Exeter Farm and Feed and Northern Hunt Club reach out to family after death of

Lamb

United States puts lamb trade on notice

Australia's lamb industry is preparing to defend access to the lucrative United States market after US authorities launched a global investigation into imported lamb.

State Govt purchases Kensington Park for new housing

Kensington Park in New Norfolk has been sold to the Tasmanian State Government with the 9.3 hectare or 23 acre site set to be redeveloped and subdivided, boosting social and affordable housing and home ownership opportunities for people in the area.

Minister Kerry Vincent and Michelle Dracoulis