UPDATE: TasFarmers has applauded the government’s announcement to implement meaningful reforms for the state’s government business enterprises (GBEs) and state-owned companies.

TasFarmers matters with Neil Grose, Advocacy and Projects manager

CONSTRUCTION of the third tranche of the Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme has begun with hopes the project will transform agriculture in central Tasmania.

Fruit Growers Tasmania CEO Peter Cornish says the Federal government has “dropped the ball” by not funding the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme (GSEIS).

TASMANIA’S peak farming body is calling for stricter government measures to combat the rising incidence of on-farm theft.

TASMANIA’S peak farming body says lack of certainty about freight is eroding confidence in the state’s agriculture sector.

Proposed changes to the Firearms Licence application process in Tasmania are facing criticism from the Shooters Union, which claims that new mental health-related questions are invasive, offensive and discriminatory.

AS climate change puts more pressure on Australia’s pasture systems, a new research project aims to find more drought resistant pasture species.

There is concern over the future of meat processing options in Tasmania following news that Cradoc abattoir will "temporarily" close for three weeks.

The amazing Horse Garden near Launceston Airport is ready to bloom again, and its scale makes it visible to a global audience via Google Earth.