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Author Archives: Karolin MacGregor

No bull, this is a beefy import

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

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorSeptember 1, 2023September 1, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Poppy growers’ double delight

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

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorAugust 13, 2023August 13, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Squeeze on woolgrowers

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.

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Learn to save lives

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.

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Buffalo pioneers live on the wild side

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

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Seeds to get you covered

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.

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorJuly 14, 2023July 14, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Unique flavours of Tasmania

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.

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Irrigators cop big increase

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

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorJuly 7, 2023July 7, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Hot crop’s future secured

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

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorJune 30, 2023June 30, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

Ewe-hoo, call the midwife

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

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Posted byKarolin MacGregorJune 30, 2023June 30, 2023Posted inTasmanian Country

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