TASMANIA was once the Apple Isle, but now it is berries that are big business.
Author Archives: Karolin MacGregor
$100m sale leads farm value boom
TASMANIA’s rural property market is once again in the spotlight after the sale of historic midlands property Vaucluse for more than $100 million.
Double whammy hits croppers
SOME Tasmanian cropping farmers could be facing a double whammy as poppy crops sown for a second time are hit once again by extremely wet conditions
How James got the real numbers in focus
TAKING on the challenge of being the
Dairy Tas Focus Farm has been a game
changer in many ways for dairy farmer
James Greenacre
It’s better late than never at Armidale
WET conditions have created an interesting breeding season at the state’s biggest thoroughbred stud.
There’s changes in the mix
A SURGE in demand for multi-species pasture mixes has seen one Tasmanian seed producer expand its range.
Attack dogs in crosshairs
TASMANIA’s peak farming body has issued some timely advice when it comes to dealing with incidents of dog attacks on livestock.
Silage season gets a chill
COLD and wet conditions have slowed pasture growth across Tasmania but as silage season kicks off many farmers are hoping for bumper crops.
Record days for seeds of change
TASMANIA’s seed industry has been a quiet achiever but over time the state has earned a reputation for being one of the world’s most reliable production areas.
New app tracks pick of the crop
NEW technology developed to help manage its workforce could see major productivity benefits for Hillwood Berries.