Simon Foster stood on the edge of one of three properties he farms near Campbell Town on Wednesday with 1500 hectares of native pasture stretching behind him to the horizon and a group of curious landowners in front on him wanting to know why.

WE often hear urgent calls to protect our native flora and fauna from invasive species.

THE Federal Government has defended its planned unrealised capital gains tax after TasFarmers President Ian Sauer said it was “ill-conceived and legalised theft”.

RINSE and repeat seems to be the mantra for the wool market at present with no clear signs of change on the immediate horizon.

THIS year’s potato harvest has been so bountiful that some farmers around the state have already stopped harvesting for the season.

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TASMANIAN livestock producers can say goodbye to years of low prices with the market reaching new heights nationwide.

RURAL Youth Tasmania is gearing up to celebrate its 75th anniversary and celebrate three-quarters of a century of empowering young Tasmanians in rural communities.

SMALL poultry producers say they have had to stop producing chicken meat due to a lack of processing facilities in the state.

Authorities have seized more than 200 tonnes of firewood and laid charges against nine people following a joint operation between Tasmania Police and Sustainable Timber Tasmania.