Author Archives: Karolin MacGregor

A NEW Hereford bull believed to be one of the most expensive live animals brought into the state will soon be calling Tasmania home.

SOME of Tasmania’s top poppy growers were recognised recently at the annual Extractas Bioscience grower award lunch.

WOOL producers across the state are the latest to feel the impact of the global economic slowdown as it continues to take a toll on major agricultural commodities.

KNOWING what to do in the case of an emergency trauma situation can be the difference between life and death and this week Tasmanian farmers took part in training sessions to learn some potentially lifesaving skills.

THEY are not the easiest animals to manage but persevering with buffalos has paid off for Phillip Oates and Sheridan Lee.

THE benefits of cover crops are well known and now one of Tasmania’s premium vegetable producers is using this tried-and-true method to help improve soils across its growing areas.

It would be hard to find a more Tasmanian flavour combination than pepperberry and leatherwood honey and this unique pairing has won Van Diemens Land Creamery yet another award.

Tasmanian farmers could be hit with significant increases to variable charges on many of the state’s irrigation schemes this season.

ONE of the state’s most unique food businesses, Shima Wasabi is changing hands.

EXPERIENCED midwife Samara Robinson is now using her skills to help Tasmanian sheep producers.