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TasFarmers Matters - Don't break out the prosecco

TasFarmers has been raising concerns since Australia rejected the proposed Australian–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement in 2023.

Farming

Fuel excise halved and heavy road user charge reduced to zero

The fuel excise will be halved, resulting in petrol prices being slashed by 26 cents a litre.

Refueling

Bull sales deliver strong returns for Tasmanian studs

STUDS across the state are seeing increased prices for their bulls following the first of the autumn sales.

: The $19,000 top-priced bull by Tolivar Angus, Lulworth, with Colin Hill and Hayden Harper, Tolivar Angus, and Nutrien Stud Stock Tasmania agent Cooper Lamprey.

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Final showdown for campdrafting locked in

The calibre of competition at the weekend’s final draft of the season shows that horses and riders are well prepared for the approaching finals action.

Brianna Doohan on Jetstar

Women in agriculture celebrate achievements

Tasmanian Women in Agriculture’s Gathering at Mole Creek lifted up women on the land.

Amanda Bond, Cressy, Lydia Colvin, Noswick, with five month-old Charles, host Helen Baille, Cec Cameron and Georgie Gunn with Kit Gunn, 2, of Wesley Dale.

Tasmanian growers looking to fill gaps from tulip shortage

Tulip bulb sellers are grappling with a product shortage, but say there is no need to panic.

Tulips

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Grape harvest in motion for state's winemakers

A late wine grape harvest and reduced yield are expected to be balanced with exceptional quality, according to Tasmania’s leading winemakers.

House of Arras chief winemaker Ed Carr

Guide for small-scale livestock processors released

The state government has released a draft roadmap for those seeking to establish a micro- or mobile-meat processing facility.

Cattle

Harvest Festival returns to Evandale

Fresh produce and long-lasting staple foods will find their way to St Andrew’s Uniting Church at Evandale on Sunday to be donated to those in need this Easter.

Valerie Hay and Walter and Katherine Abetz will collect food donations at the Evandale Uniting Church Harvest Festival on Sunday

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New leadership team for TasFarmers

Nathan Cox has been elected as the new President of TasFarmers.

Nathan Cox and Felicity Richards