As the newly formed Farmers and Landowners Action Group (FLAG) continues to build  upport and look for ways to ease regulations that prevent farmers from developing their land as they see fit, another heavy hitter in the agricultural landscape has added his voice.

Tasmanian livestock producers and transporters are being reminded to ensure animals are fit to load and curfewed off green feed prior to transport.

Meander dairy farmers Brian and Michele Lawrence said they’re relieved that additional nitrogen fertiliser has been secured by the Tasmanian Government as part of a deal with Incitec Pivot.