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Farming

TasFarmers Matters - Don't break out the prosecco

TasFarmers has been raising concerns since Australia rejected the proposed Australian–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement in 2023.

Fuel excise halved and heavy road user charge reduced to zero

The fuel excise will be halved, resulting in petrol prices being slashed by 26 cents a litre.

Petrol

Bull sales deliver strong returns for Tasmanian studs

STUDS across the state are seeing increased prices for their bulls following the first of the autumn sales.

: The $19,000 top-priced bull by Tolivar Angus, Lulworth, with Colin Hill and Hayden Harper, Tolivar Angus, and Nutrien Stud Stock Tasmania agent Cooper Lamprey.

Potential sale of Frascati House

The Derwent Valley Council has announced it's in discussions with a potential buyer for the historic and heritage listed Frascati House in Willow Court at New Norfolk.

David Bromfield at Frascati House

Women in agriculture celebrate achievements

Tasmanian Women in Agriculture’s Gathering at Mole Creek lifted up women on the land.

Amanda Bond, Cressy, Lydia Colvin, Noswick, with five month-old Charles, host Helen Baille, Cec Cameron and Georgie Gunn with Kit Gunn, 2, of Wesley Dale.

Tasmanian growers looking to fill gaps from tulip shortage

Tulip bulb sellers are grappling with a product shortage, but say there is no need to panic.

Tulips

A bull market for the studs

STUDS across the state are seeing increased prices for their bulls following the first of the autumn sales.

Warren Johnston from Nutrien, left, Quarterway stud principal Trevor Hall and Craig Steel from Ashwood Ag at Winnaleah with their top-priced bull.

Harvest Festival returns to Evandale

Fresh produce and long-lasting staple foods will find their way to St Andrew’s Uniting Church at Evandale on Sunday to be donated to those in need this Easter.

Valerie Hay and Walter and Katherine Abetz will collect food donations at the Evandale Uniting Church Harvest Festival on Sunday

New leadership team for TasFarmers

Nathan Cox has been elected as the new President of TasFarmers.

Nathan Cox and Felicity Richards

Jessica Cosgrove

Jessica Cosgrove resigns as Derwent Valley Councillor

Jessica Cosgrove formally announced her resignation from the Derwent Valley Council on Monday night.

The Patch

Dahlias in bloom at The Patch at Table Cape

It was later than hoped, but the dahlias are in bloom at The Patch at Table Cape.

Fishing - Tagged trout makes angler $5K richer

Great Autumn weather continues to offer anglers opportunities, but we're in for some rain and showers this week.

Wayne Colling with the tagged trout he caught