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Andrew and Caroline McLauchlan on Valma Downs at Whitemore with their record-breaking Poll Hereford bull Stand Alone.

Valma Stud buys record-breaking Poll Hereford bull

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 issued warning instead of fine by the FPA

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.

Lucaston Park Orchards owners Andrew and Ben Griggs.

Fin Walton researching if honey can help extend shelf life of strawberries

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.

Variety Tasbash visits Glenora District School during tour of Tasmania

Variety TasBash cars and crews visited Glenora District School on Tuesday as part of their charity tour through Tasmania.

Variety Tasbash visting Glenora District School. Picture by Alistair Bett.

Royal Hobart Show to kick off amid sweltering heat

This year’s Royal Hobart Show will be the last edition held across different venues and weekends.

A working dog in action at the Royal Hobart Show

First Rushy Lagoon sale inquiry takes place in Scottsdale

TasFarmers CEO Nathan Calman said the federal government repeatedly told him it would not be involved in the sale of Rushy Lagoon when he first raised the topic last year.

Rushy Lagoon

Roger River Dolomite

Tasmanian abalone industry gets Marine Stewardship Council certification

Tasmania’s abalone industry has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the world's leading standard for environmental sustainability, in a move that is hoped to give the state an edge in the crowded Chinese market.

Abalone

Uncertainty around how Tasmanian government will get return from G6M Dolphin Tungsten Mine investment

Questions remain over when the Tasmanian government will be able to realise the value of its investment in the Dolphin Tungsten Mine and how it intends to sell millions of shares in a company with relatively low trading volumes.

G6M Dolphin Tungsten Mine processing plant.

Fishing - Young Caleb steals show at Gone Fishing Day

Nine-year-old Caleb Quarrell stole the show at last Sunday's Gone Fishing Day celebrations, landing a magnificent 5.4kg rainbow trout at the New Norfolk Licensed Anglers Association's junior fishing day.

Inland Fisheries Service executive officer Vanessa Britten and NNLAA president Laurie Harrison with nine-year-old Caleb Quarrell and his 5.4kg rainbow trout caught during Sunday's Gone Fishing Day celebrations.

TOP L-R Zoe Brown, Stella Foster, Finlay Walton, Richard Doyle BOTTOM L-R Brianna Walker and Ava Christie

Young soil scientists get down to basics

An old saying goes that Tasmanian soils are so rich in nutrients you could eat them and forget about growing anything.

Casanova eluded responsibility.

TasFarmers Matters - Committee seeks sale answers

History is full of remarkable escapes from authorities, but few are as audacious as Casanova's.

Beloved giant Sequoia pine tree outside New Norfolk pool to stay standing

The giant 129-year-old Sequoia pine tree outside the New Norfolk pool will be given every chance to survive.

Giant Sequoia to stay standing