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Agfest fast approaching

THE marquees are going up, the big machinery is moving in and Rural Youth members have their boots on the ground as Agfest, an event that’s like an early Christmas for Tasmania’s agricultural industry, fast approaches.

Agfest

Pallas and Elphinstone to help guide mine back from the brink

A G6M meeting has resulted in important changes being adopted aimed at resurrecting the failing tungsten mine on King Island

Kings Island's tungsten mine

Farmer-led fresh produce organisation announces closure

The Tasmanian Produce Collective, a farmer-led online marketplace connecting local eaters with ethical, sustainable and seasonal produce, has announced it will formally wind up operations.

Tasmanian Produce Collective

New junior competition, new arena for sheep dog trials at Agfest

AGFEST 2025 will see a mini revival in the world of sheep dog trials, when it hosts for the first time a junior competition in the heart of Quercus Park.

Competing in their first sheep dog trial at Agfest are Jack Frost with John, left, Archie Green with Echo, Will Allen with Boof, Ryder Shelton with Walker and Chase Shelton with Clementine.

An Australian made Jayco

RAAF Anzac Day flypasts feature of southern services

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III aircraft from 36 Squadron RAAF Amberley will conduct low-altitude flypasts in southern Tasmania in support of Anzac Day commemorations.

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster III

Your official guide to Agfest is right here!

Plan your attack! Get your official Agfest guide here.

Agfest guide

It’s Getting Snowy In Launceston

There’s nothing like exploring the best your state has to offer than hitting the open road with a caravan in tow.

An Australian made Jayco

Agfest just a week away

Exhibitor numbers top 625 for Agfest field days and there's something new for everyone.

Rural Youth's Matthew Wadley with Alex Robins and Will Fitzallen and the team.

Anzac Day Services and a story from Jim Osborne

The Jim Osborne memoirs continue, plus a full list of Anzac Day services.

The 2/8th Australian field regiment, Royal Australian artillery

Million-dollar boost for Quercus Park

Two essential upgrades for Quercus Park at Carrick – more toilets and firefighting infrastructure - are part of a million-dollar Liberal government promise.

Agfest field day

An Australian made Jayco

Dig this new potato harvester

A new $1.2 million potato harvester has been making short work of clearing paddocks of spuds as it tracks its way through the Northern Midlands.

Claas potato harvester