Tasmania’s hazelnut production is not keeping up with demand and the owner of the state’s largest orchard is concerned there are not enough growers to support the emerging industry.

Longford residents are desperate to secure a once-in-a-lifetime collection of Tasmanian car racing memorabilia that has been curated for decades in local businessman Rob Knott’s garage.

Methane emissions from livestock, such as sheep and cows, are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Australia and a critical environmental challenge for the agriculture sector.

A record number of sheep were exhibited at the Longford Show on Saturday as some of the industry’s key milestones and dominant breeds were recognised.

The wet weather in the lead-up to the Tulip Festival at Wynyard last weekend created an event within an event at the Table Cape Tulip Farm.

Biosecurity Tasmania is handing over the reins for the management and response to the potato mop-top virus (PMTV) to the state’s spud industry.

UPDATE: A buyer has been found.

Tamworth cowboy Daniel Rogan has followed up his first Mount Isa Mines Rodeo buckle last month with a win at Tasmania’s first indoor professional bull ride at the Silverdome, Launceston, on October 3.

Tasmanian Irrigation is preparing for what’s likely to be the third year in a row of record irrigation water delivery as many farmers express concern about low soil moisture levels.

The first Champion Fleece has been judged in the officially dedicated Tom Talbot Wool Shed at the Longford Showgrounds, ahead of tomorrow’s 168th Longford Show. Full results here.