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Cracker harvest anticipated for Tasmanian walnut industry

All signs are pointing to a positive harvest for a pair of Tasmanian walnut growers.

Sophie Millic of Coaldale Walnuts

Service to mark 30th anniversary of Port Arthur tragedy

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur tragedy.

Port Arthur

TasFarmers Matters - Building boom’s big threat

Tasmanian agriculture is facing a period of real opportunity, with strong growth and ongoing demand for labour.

A construction worker

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Georgia Elias has impressive performance at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival

Tasmanian eventer Georgia Elias delivered an impressive performance at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival, finishing eighth in a strong and competitive 3‑star field of 35 riders aboard her horse Silverwoods Aussie Pride.

Georgia Elias on Silverwoods Aussie Pride at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival.

Central plateau deer cull pushed back

A deer cull in the Central Plateau Conservation Area has been pushed back by a week.

Deer

Truck run raises funds for Royal Flying Doctor Service

A triple treat was recorded at this year’s Launceston to Longford truck run.

Truck run

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Tunbridge Community Club celebrates 50 years

The Tunbridge Community Club will hold its 50-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 2, with a family day based around reliving memories and making many more.

Tunbridge Community Club president Richard Gardner and secretary Bree How.

Pygmy goats the big attraction at Hampwood Farm

Hampwood Farm at Woodbridge has been breeding and selling pygmy goats to the public for around a decade.

Peter Bultitude surrounded by goats

Hundreds flock to Ag Innovation Expo

More than 200 people with connections to the land cast their eyes from the ground to the sky to see the latest technology used in agriculture at the Ag Innovation Expo held at Hagley Farm School on Wednesday.

A Wolverine ditcher sends the red soil of Hagley flying

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Terry hands over the reins of TAPG

The Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group has made a leadership transition announcement.

Terry Brient