Tasmanian Country

Testing delay on seed

20/03/2026

The loss of a key seed test at Tasmania’s only internationally accredited seed testing laboratory has come at a busy time for the state’s contract seed growers.

Call for fuel quarantine for farmers

20/03/2026

Some of the country’s fuel reserves should be set aside for agriculture to ensure there are no food shortages, according to Tasmania’s peak farming body.

Sillwood Spry’s offspring on offer

20/03/2026

A FEATURE of the Sillwood Poll Shorthorn bull sale this year is the first offering of bulls in Tasmania by Sprys Down Under S77, purchased in conjunction with Heinwaka Shorthorns in New Zealand for $70,000 at the 2023 Sprys Bull Sale.

New Norfolk hosts the Royals

20/03/2026

The Derwent Valley and New Norfolk received a royal treat today with the King and Queen of Denmark paying a visit to the Agrarian Kitchen in New Norfolk.

Mayor Dracoulis with Premier Jeremy Rockliff and his wife Sandra Knowles (left), Her Excellency Ingrid Dahl-Madsen, Ambassador of Denmark to Australia, and Kath Morgan-Wicks DPAC Secretary.

Fertiliser scarcity in Tasmania amid Middle East conflict

20/03/2026

Tasmania has received its last shipment of urea-based nitrogen fertiliser for the foreseeable future and within four days the 7000-tonne shipment was sold.

Company hoping to transport freight across Bass Strait with drones

19/03/2026

A Tasmanian startup says it is exploring a new approach to freight delivery across Bass Strait using long-range cargo drones, with King Island identified as a core part of the proposed network.

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Greens push for improve quad bike safety regulations

19/03/2026

A motion from the Greens calling for stronger safety regulations around quad bikes and ATVs has passed the Legislative Council.

eID rebate scheme suddenly cancelled

18/03/2026

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE Tas) has suddenly closed access to the eID Rebate Scheme for sheep.

Ben Rainbird wins New Norfolk Golf Club Championship

18/03/2026

Ben Rainbird won his 22nd A-grade New Norfolk Golf Club Championship title a day after his 50th Birthday.

Ben Rainbird(far right) with John Smith (middle) and Luke Wardlaw prior to teeing off in the final round of the 2026 Club Championships

$Labor is opposed to fracking on agricultural property. But with new uses of fracking technology in development that don’t involve the extraction of fossil fuels, a blanket ban now for the sake of a Greens stunt could be a poor policy outcome.$

Greens hit pause fracking ban bill

18/03/2026

The Greens will not bring its fracking ban bill to Tasmanian Parliament after Labor indicated it would not support it.

A feral fallow deer in the Tasmanian highlands

Wild shot venison a step closer

18/03/2026

WILD-shot deer meat is a step closer to butchers’ shops and supermarket shelves after a state government trial found human consumption of the meat would be technically feasible and safe, and its harvesting could contribute to deer management.

Calicivirus released at Battery Point, New Town and Sandy Bay

17/03/2026

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) released calicivirus in Battery Point, New Town and Sandy Bay this month.

Testing delay on seed

Call for fuel quarantine for farmers

Sillwood Spry’s offspring on offer

New Norfolk hosts the Royals

Fertiliser scarcity in Tasmania amid Middle East conflict

Company hoping to transport freight across Bass Strait with drones

Greens push for improve quad bike safety regulations

eID rebate scheme suddenly cancelled

Ben Rainbird wins New Norfolk Golf Club Championship

Greens hit pause fracking ban bill

Wild shot venison a step closer

Calicivirus released at Battery Point, New Town and Sandy Bay

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