The gross farm-gate value of Tasmania’s agriculture industry grew by 15 per cent during the 2023-24 financial year despite drought conditions.

Agfest patrons would have noticed a big new shed on the eastern side of Quercus Park.

Dairy Australia and TasFarmers have launched the 10-year Tasmanian CalfWays Action Plan at Agfest

A farmer and father of a federal politician has slammed a court decision to fine an East Coast landowner $100,000, and called on primary producers to protest.

Potato growers and industry representatives say the mop-top virus is having very little impact.

If a fire or other emergency breaks out at Quercus Park, there will be ample water available to respond.

It is hoped that a new project will help sheep producers increase, measure, and manage their environmental sustainability, enabling them to increase productivity, improve on-farm environmental credentials, and strengthen access to key markets.

Agfest chair Jesse McDonald and president Amber Bramich welcomed throngs of field day fanatics through the gates of Quercus Park with the enthusiasm of a couple of kelpies rounding up some sheep.

Tasmanian local government councillors can already be suspended for causing "offence or embarrassment." Now unelected bureaucrats could gain the power to ban them from nominating for election for up to seven years.