Tasmanian Country

Hemp growers Chris Bayles and Tim Schmidt

Former potato grower champions switch to hemp

27/10/2026

A Deloraine farmer who grew spuds for years but now concentrates on hemp is urging others to do the same as price pressures mount from potato processors.

Rural Youth rocks and rumbles

27/10/2026

Quercus Park at Carrick rumbled to the sounds of revving utes, stomping boots and local and interstate country rocks bands on Saturday night. Check out our photos of the Rural Rumble.

TasFarmers Matters - Good fences make good neighbours

27/10/2026

Primary Industries and Water Minister Gavin Pearce has announced the opening of consultation around the development of the next state management plan for feral deer.

Farmer Assist program now available for primary producers dealing with pests

26/10/2026

Tasmanian landholders dealing with increasing pressure from wild deer, wallabies and other pest animals now have access to an additional practical management tool, with the promotion of the Farmer Assist program officially launched this month.

SSAA Farmer Assist National Coordinator Matthew Godson (right) with SSAA Tasmania’s Donald Riddell.

Wool struggles to find its mojo

26/10/2026

OCTOBER 23, 2026: THE Australian wool market again struggled to find its mojo this week and drifted a bit further down

Springland Ag breathes sigh of relief following backpacker visa backflip

26/10/2026

Major farm contractors Charlie and Ailsa Hooper are breathing a sigh of relief as the processing of visas for overseas farm workers gears back up.

Couple keep fingers on the pulses

25/10/2026

Two former Tasmanians are changing the way grain is graded and the new method will soon be used overseas as well and in their home state.

Co-founders of Cropify, Anna Falkiner, originally from Longford and Andrew Hannon, originally from Hobart.

Country Classifieds

24/10/2026

All the listings from this week's paper!

GALLERY - 2026 Longford Show wrap and results

24/10/2026

The Longford Show’s post-COVID boost continues, with attendance up this year and sheep entries remaining steady.

Jess Price of Hobart on Maryland in the 90cm Open Jump

Andrew and Caroline McLauchlan on Valma Downs at Whitemore

Valma Stud buys top Poll Hereford bull

23/10/2026

Andrew and Caroline McLauchlan from Valma Stud at Whitemore have paid the highest price for a Poll Hereford bull in Australia this year - and they couldn’t have been happier when he finally arrived in Tasmania a few weeks ago.

Lucaston Park Orchards owners Andrew and Ben Griggs.

Lucaston Park Orchards issued warning instead of fine by the FPA

23/10/2026

A fruit grower who received a warning from the Forest Practices Authority (FPA) for vegetation clearing at his Huon Valley orchard wants the organisation to stop targeting him and other primary producers.

Researchers study sweet strawberry-honey mix

22/10/2026

Strawberries are juicy, bursting with flavour and packed with essential nutrients. But wouldn’t it be great if their shelf life could be extended to keep them fresher for longer.

Bachelor of Agricultural Science Honours student Fin Walton.

Livestock, fodder and machinery sales for the coming week

Former potato grower champions switch to hemp

Rural Youth rocks and rumbles

TasFarmers Matters - Good fences make good neighbours

Farmer Assist program now available for primary producers dealing with pests

Wool struggles to find its mojo

Springland Ag breathes sigh of relief following backpacker visa backflip

Couple keep fingers on the pulses

Country Classifieds

GALLERY - 2026 Longford Show wrap and results

Valma Stud buys top Poll Hereford bull

Lucaston Park Orchards issued warning instead of fine by the FPA

Researchers study sweet strawberry-honey mix

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