Broccolini is a regular on many Australian dinner plates and over the past few years one Tasmanian farm operation has expended to become the country’s biggest grower.
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Land prices at all-time high
Tasmanian farmland values have once again reached record levels but the rate of growth is beginning to slow.
Big boost to poppy crop area
A huge expansion in poppy crop area by one of the state’s major processors will provide more opportunities for growers this season.
Rain rain come again
Dry conditions have continued across large parts of Tasmania during April.
Fury over island fodder hold-up
Tasmania’s peak farming body has accused Victoria’s Colac Otway Shire of engaging in economic and social vandalism after refusing to allow much-needed fodder to be transported to King Island.
TQM’s bobby calf selection
Tasmania’s only large-scale bobby calf processing facility will undergo a major upgrade to improve animal welfare.
Crisis warning on visa changes
Australian farmers are warning they will change what they grow or even
walk away from farming if their access to overseas workers is reduced.
Eccentric chocolatier’s world of treats
PATRONS at Agfest this year will once again be able to try some of Tasmania’s most unique and tasty treats.
All ready for record crowds
With less than a week to go until the gates at Tasmania’s biggest rural event open, organisers are hoping for fine weather and big crowds.
Winners at last… but their time is running out
Consistency has paid off for northern Tasmanian dairy farmers Terry and Catherine Viney.