A major revitalisation of a heritage orchard at the University of Tasmania's Newnham campus is continuing, with agricultural scientists from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture boosting the efforts by contributing their expertise to help return the orchard to its former glory.

The Tasmanian Country has done a deep dive into the emerging trend of traditional farmland being used for renewable energy projects.

Farmers took the opportunity to get expert advice on fire prevention at the inaugural FarmX agriculture expo held at Woolmers Estate, Longford yesterday.

Biosecurity Tasmania has received “minimal interest” via its Exotic Plant Pest Hotline since the announcement last week that the potato mop-top virus had been detected on a farm.

A deal has been struck to sell Fonterra to French dairy giant Lactalis

FarmX panellists unpack what it takes to manage risk and seize opportunity in a shifting climate and operating environment.

The reduced schedule for King Island’s upcoming racing season has been announced, with the traditional Boxing Day and New Year’s Day meets axed.

Carol-Anne Morrison has put a new spin on the wool from some of the oldest breeds of sheep in the world at her hobby farm in Loira, West Tamar.

Dean Winter has been dumped as Labor Leader and replaced by Josh Willie, with Janie Finlay to be his deputy.

Oatlands’ Callington Mill has become the first Australian distillery to utilise the amphora technique in the production of whisky.