The harvesting of black Perigord truffles began on Sunday at one of the state’s newest truffle orchards – or truffiere – a second serious season marking a turning point for its ambitious owners.

WHEN Cradle Coast NRM’s Regional Cat Management Coordinator, Kylie Walker, was at this year’s Agfest, one farmer told her how diseased cats had wiped out around 15 per cent of his lambs.

Water restrictions have been lifted at Orford and Triabunna on the state’s East Coast.

Good rain throughout South Eastern Australia over the last week will put a bit of confidence back into the industry and although it is late it at least has put some moisture back into the very dry ground.

In a Tasmanian Country exclusive, Brian Mitchell has confirmed he will seek preselection for Labor in the upcoming state election.

A prominent farming family behind a large-scale retirement village on the East Coast is pushing ahead with the project despite the Tasmanian Planning Commission's rejection.

A Tasmanian State election will be held on Saturday, 19th July.

In a detailed interview, Forrest has unpacked the complex series of events following last week's no-confidence motion.

The State Government has defended its efforts to control wild rabbit populations despite TasFarmers describing the effectiveness of this year’s calicivirus rollout as mixed.

Dilston Angus stud Landfall will resume auctioning its cattle in Queensland after an 18-year hiatus.