Kerry Brindle writes about her thoughts on land clearing regulations.

TASMANIAN vegetable growers are on high alert after the pest serpentine leafminer was detected at a commercial grower site in the North West –  the first time it has been found in the state.

The state government says that protecting Tasmanian primary producers was one of its main aims following the detection of H5 Bird Flu in Western Australia.

King Island’s summer air access has received a major boost, with Sharp Airlines confirming direct Melbourne (Essendon) to King Island flights will return from October.

And here we are, back to local government rates. TasFarmers has long been whittling away at the Tasmanian Government in an attempt to get some form of justice for the many primary producers paying far too much in local government rates. At times we feel like the proverbial mosquito biting the elephant on the bum

Tasmanian teen Patrick Napper will be representing Australia at the 2026 International Meeting of Young Beekeepers in Northern Ireland.

The Tasmanian Ploughing Association will host the National Championships at Little Swanport in the first week of July.

Potato growers from across North East Tasmania gathered at Scottsdale recently for an informative and engaging evening hosted by Muirs, highlighting both innovation in agriculture and the power of strong local support.

Margaret Elliott of Kempton, the last living member of the Australian Women’s Land Army in Tasmania, has celebrated her 100th Birthday.