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

More Fat in Vat

30/06/2026

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

Police investigating suspected livestock theft at St Mary's

30/06/2026

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

TasFarmers Matters - Making all inputs count

30/06/2026

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

29/06/2026

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.

Pooley Wines savours Royal Hobart show success

29/06/2026

Pooley Wines has taken members of the public beyond the cellar door to show them how they craft their drinks following their award success.

Matthew and John Pooley with the Tasmanian Vineyard of the Year trophy

Dairy HIGH2 farmlet trial researchers to take knowledge on the road

29/06/2026

Tasmanian dairy farmers and industry will soon have the opportunity to hear firsthand results from one of Australia’s most comprehensive investigations into reducing synthetic nitrogen fertiliser in pasture-based dairy systems.

Berne brothers ready for National Ploughing Championships

28/06/2026

The Berne brothers are straight shooters, straight ploughmen and straight up nice guys who know more than most about what makes a good furrow.

Tassie caulis ahead of vege game

27/06/2026

Right through winter Harvest Moon is growing huge quantities of cauliflowers for supermarkets.

Dawn write the book on rejuvenating a rundown farm

26/06/2026

A journal about the transformation of a run-down farm by Sydney tree-changers Dawn Meredith and Al Hort has morphed into something even more delectable.

Confidence in cattle industry

26/06/2026

THE shortest day has come and gone and it is all cruising from here.

Geoff and Stan Cox from Northview Estate

Northview Estate named 2026 ANZ Dairy Business of the Year

26/06/2026

A third-generation farming family from north-east Tasmania whose business was started by their grandfather has claimed the prestigious title of 2026 ANZ Dairy Business of the Year, announced at the DairyTas Dairy Awards in Devonport last night.

Revised draft horticulture regulations fail to impress vegetable growers

25/06/2026

Tasmania vegetable growers have welcomed a revised draft of new horticulture regulations, but remain unhappy with some of the proposed changes.

More Fat in Vat

Police investigating suspected livestock theft at St Mary's

TasFarmers Matters - Making all inputs count

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

Pooley Wines savours Royal Hobart show success

Dairy HIGH2 farmlet trial researchers to take knowledge on the road

Berne brothers ready for National Ploughing Championships

Tassie caulis ahead of vege game

Dawn write the book on rejuvenating a rundown farm

Confidence in cattle industry

Northview Estate named 2026 ANZ Dairy Business of the Year

Revised draft horticulture regulations fail to impress vegetable growers

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