Tasmanian wine producers have returned from hosting an inaugural masterclass for Singaporean wine trade and media with the relationship set to continue into the future.

The announcement that potato mop-top virus has been discovered in Tasmania is a timely reminder of the risks the state’s primary producers need to take on and manage when growing produce in the state.

Tasmanian rural women wanting to travel to Queensland for the Motherland National Conference in 2026 who are experiencing financial and personal hardship can do so through a new scholarship program.

Potato mop-top virus has been detected in the state for the second time, less than two weeks after Biosecurity Tasmania revealed the first case of the disease in Australia had been found at a North West farm.

The world’s greasy wool markets resumed this week with auctions held in all three Australian selling centres, plus South Africa where the price action mirrored that of the Australian market.

It won’t be easy for Midland Hunt Club Master Brad Mitchell to part with his beloved hounds, but after fulfilling the role for the past nine years the Blessington sheep and cattle farmer is ready to simply run with the field.

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.