An American-backed farming venture has purchased a Northern Midlands dairy farm for a reported $35 million.

The Kempton Festival on Sunday saw one of the more unusual and colourful sights when it comes to sheep, with the running of the Kempton Sheep Race.

A move to full cost recovery for export certification and regulatory services could have serious consequences for Tasmania’s agricultural exporters.

A deep dive into the State’s dairy industry highlighting the latest research and development drew more than 120 stakeholders to the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Dairy Research Facility Field Day at Elliot on Tuesday.

The state’s largest private forest management and plantation company has released its fifth Natural Capital Report, covering the past two financial years and showcasing its work across both operation and conservation activities.

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has announced that it proposes to suspend the permit allowing the salmon industry to use the antibiotic florfenicol in salmon in the south-eastern biosecurity zone of Tasmania.

The Hingston Transport trucks leave the yard at Whitemore every morning – moving from one district to another with loads of livestock, wool and hay.

A chicken shed has been destroyed by a bushfire at Longford.

An uncontrolled blaze is burning at Longford, with the Tasmania Fire Service saying it is too late for nearby residents to leave.

The public can now report wild rabbit infestations and request that calicivirus be released on their property via a new online tool