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TasFarmers CEO Nathan Calman

TasFarmers calls for clarity around revamped TasInsure policy

The state’s peak farming body wants clearer timelines from the Tasmanian government on promised insurance savings.

Fergusson family call for change after receiving $100k fine

A group of farmers believe primary producers are being forced out of the industry by overbearing regulations and red tape.

Melissa and William Fergusson

Farming groups praise federal budget

Farming groups have mostly welcomed the latest Federal Budget, although they have some concerns about certain aspects.

Powranna Lane Angus

Fishing - Weather allows for brown trout spawning runs

What a difference a week makes in Tasmania, with its unpredictable weather.

Katie Russell with a solid male brown trout she caught at Lake Sorell

Evandale dogs targeted with poison

Bait is being thrown into dog owners' yards sparking concern.

Maeve and Jimmy

New regional role for Michael Bailey

Michael Bailey has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Northern Tasmania Development Corporation.

Michael Bailey

Roger River Dolomite

TasFarmers Matters - Rate rise the final straw

It is fair to say that farmers are copping a hiding from all directions.

Rate rises

Pyengana Dairy and Craigmoore farm snapped by Victorian billionaire

Pyengana Dairy and the land it is on have been sold to Victorian billionaire Anthony Hall, alongside the Perth-based Fogarty family and Pendulum Group.

Pyengana Dairy

Farmers to benefit from poppy price increase

Farmers growing poppies for Westbury-based processor Extractas Bioscience will benefit from a major price rise for the coming season.

Poppies

Chris and Claire Headlam and family

Ratharney signs 10 year deal with Icebreaker

Tasmanian woolgrowers Chris and Claire Headlam from Ratharney have signed a 10-year rolling wool supply agreement with global natural performance apparel brand Icebreaker.

Potatoes

Potato farmers on edge as global pressures hit the paddock

TASMANIAN potato growers are seeking a fuel clause to help offset the skyrocketing cost of diesel and fertiliser this season.

GALLERY - Tunbridge Community Club celebrates 50 years

The Tunbridge Community Club 50th anniversary day on Saturday was such a success the local watering hole nearly ran out of beer!

Foundation members Billy Webster, Joy Bowerman, Neil Laurie, Joey and Rodney Hazelwood, Gaylia Laurie, Paul Worldon and Bill Lodge.