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.

The state and federal governments will contribute $4.4 million to 2029 for the Tasmanian Regional Drought Resilience Planning (RDRP) Program’s second phase.

The state’s peak farming body wants clearer timelines from the Tasmanian government on promised insurance savings.

A group of farmers believe primary producers are being forced out of the industry by overbearing regulations and red tape.

THE farm lobby has welcomed exemption of primary production from the new 30 per cent trust tax and that there will be no changes to small business capital gains tax concessions in the latest Federal Budget.

Bait is being thrown into dog owners' yards sparking concern.

It is fair to say that farmers are copping a hiding from all directions.