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Applications open for supercharged agriculture funding

Applications for the latest supercharged round of the Tasmanian Government’s Strategic Industry Partnership Program (SIPP) are now open.

Irrigator in Northern Tasmania

Drought assistance extended

The Tasmanian Government has announced it is extending its existing drought hardship grants until 31st August.

Stock feed is short in drought conditions. Picture: MICHAEL LASKEY

Avian influenza vigilance call

AS AN island off an island, Tasmania sometimes has more influence or control over what enters the state.

Chooks

Roger River Dolomite

Rural sector welcomes tough supermarket code

SUPERMARKETS across the country will be subject to a mandatory code of conduct after the Federal Government’s decision to accept all 11 recommendations from an independent review.

Groceries

Tasmanian farmers urged to beware of hay scammers

SOME Tasmanian farmers have lost thousands of dollars as scammers take advantage of producers desperate to find fodder.

Hay bales

Grocery code leaves Bunnings plant suppliers out in the cold

GREENLIFE growers have been left out in the cold as Bunnings is not included in the final report of the Grocery Code of Conduct.

Pot plants

Roger River Dolomite