A return to surplus in two year’s time and “peak debt” of just under $10 billion being reached by 2028-29 headlines Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz’s 2026-27 budget.

Egg farmers will soon be able to access technology that can identify the gender of chickens before they hatch.

A pair of petitions on firearm regulations has received more than 11,000 signatures.

A group of national farming bodies have joined forces to call on the federal government to introduce an immediate national mandate for ethanol and biodiesel to bolster fuel security, support regional jobs and unlock new value-adding opportunities for Australian agriculture.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff has said he is prepared to seek advice about land clearing regulations following outrage from farmers about a primary producer being slapped with a $100k fine.

The unenviable task of rounding up more than 650 exhibitors at Agfest fell on former dairy farmer Shaun Schofield who admitted he is far more comfortable driving a tractor.

Government Minister Felix Ellis has defended the Forest Practice Forest Practices Authority's (FPA) decision to pursue legal action against an East Coast farming family.

Westbury poppy processor Extractas Bioscience has been bought by European development and manufacturing organisation Siegfried Holding.

Jimmy and Amber Smith admit that buying Richmond Walnuts in 2021 was “absolute stupidity”.

Mother’s Day present tragedies were averted, steam engine lovers had their fix and Tas Country gave away countless caps and drink holders at Agfest 2026 to those who put the Tas Country app on their device to keep up with agricultural and general news for free.