Category Archives: Tasmanian Country

A SURGE in demand for multi-species pasture mixes has seen one Tasmanian seed producer expand its range.

A THIRD consecutive La Nina weather event will potentially pile the pressure on cherry growers who face yet another season of delays in ripening and fruit splitting in the wetter, cooler conditions, but Tasmanian growers are facing the season with cautious optimism.

TASMANIA’s peak farming body has issued some timely advice when it comes to dealing with incidents of dog attacks on livestock.

HALFWAY between Hobart and the East Coast, outside the village of Buckland, is Twamley Farm, a property steeped in history and long since entwined with the development of the region.

COLD and wet conditions have slowed pasture growth across Tasmania but as silage season kicks off many farmers are hoping for bumper crops.

A CENTURY of the Fairbank Southdown Stud will be celebrated with an on-farm sale in Hagley next week, showcasing a century of experience, evolution and graft.

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.

CAMPBELL Town played host to this year’s stud sheep competition as the Royal Hobart Show continued its far-spread 2022 running.

SAFETY sessions focused on cattle handling and stockyard practices are being held across the state this month.

OCTOBER brought unprecedented rains, landslides and destructive flooding to Tasmania, with a number of record rainfalls set across the 31 days.