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Cattle

Livestock theft a concern for farmers

More livestock are being stolen during thefts on average, but the total number of livestock theft incidents has declined.

Correction we had to have is no surprise

THE Australian wool market surprised quite a few pundits last week by easing half a dollar – although there had been a bit of a feeling that it was getting ‘toppy’.

Carding wool

Marcus Blackie won't recontest as King Island Mayor in upcoming election

King Island Mayor Marcus Blackie has officially announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming local government polls, signalling the end of a four-year tenure defined by internal reform and a commitment to full-time municipal leadership.

Marcus Blackie

Spud growers reject low price offer

Simplot potato growers ready to fight price drop for second consecutive year.

Last year's protest against price cuts for Simplot potato growers

Derford farm preparing for the future

Gary Kingston’s family has been farming in the Bream Creek area since the 1840s.

Sam and Gary Kingston

Royal Tasmanian Whisky & Spirits Award launched

A new whisky and spirits award will be taking place in August, making it Tasmania’s first international whisky and spirits competition.

Bill Lark

Nutrien Ag Solutions

Jim Chalmers set to make final decision over Rushy Lagoon sale

The fate of Rushy Lagoon farm lies in the hands of Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers

Rushy Lagoon

Fishing - Preparation for next fishing season underway

The Inland Fisheries Service of Tasmania has been busy stocking waters with both Brown and Rainbow Trout in preparation for the start of the 2026-27 Tasmanian brown trout fishing season on Saturday, August 1.

Nate Hepburn with a solid Brown Trout he caught from Lake Crescent last season.

More Fat in Vat

Many Australian dairy farmers face a challenge that often goes unnoticed until it significantly impacts their bottom line - Milk Fat Depression (MFD).

Milk fat is a critical component of dairy profitability, particularly in the Australian market

Tasmania Police

Police investigating suspected livestock theft at St Mary's

Tasmania Police are investigating a potential theft of cattle from a property in the St Mary’s area.

Fertiliser

TasFarmers Matters - Making all inputs count

With fertiliser prices remaining at historically high levels, there has never been a more important time for farmers to understand how nutrients are being used on their properties.

Renovations continue on the Ladies Cottage and Nurses Quarters at Willow Court

Early this morning (Monday), work began to connect essential services such as electricity, water, sewage, and drainage to both the Ladies Cottage and Nurses Quarters in Willow Court at New Norfolk.

Construction at Willow Court