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London’s calling and it’s cheaper to eat there: TasFarmers

The peak body for Tasmanian farmers, TasFarmers, is today calling for an inquiry and full analysis of Australia’s food supply chain, from farm gate to supermarket shelf, after revealing that fresh produce is now cheaper in London than in Launceston.

Bendigo Bank Agribusiness: Outlook broadly positive for Australia’s farmers heading into 2026

Bendigo Bank’s 2026 Australian Agriculture Outlook report provides an in-depth perspective on supply, demand, and price outlooks for Australia’s major agricultural commodities for the first half of 2026.

Energy Estate Digital announces Tasmanian data centre hubs and digital infrastructure plans: Energy Estate

Energy Estate Digital is developing state of the art subsea data cable networks between Australia and New Zealand and key global hubs including California, Japan and India. These new networks are designed to support the growth of the AI economy and connect global hubs with new regions with access to the abundant land, energy and water resources.

Asbestos scare hits wind energy sector

The safety of workers and the integrity of renewable energy projects across the state has been called into question last week, after a nationwide audit was launched following the discovery of asbestos in wind turbine components. The finding points to a lapse in compliance with Australian import laws, and has raised concerns the future of planned energy project development in the Hay and Balranald region.

A secure and sustainable future for the forestry industry: Collins, Watt, Ayres

The industry is of such strategic importance to the Australian community we today designate it a priority industry under our Future Made in Australia plans.

115th Circular Head Show, 29 November 2025

Circular Head Agricultural Society Inc. When and Where: 29th November, Stanley Recreation Ground Building on last year’s crowd-pleasing sheaf toss, this year’s Circular Head Show will...

Warning – Rushing environmental law reform could backfire: TasFarmers

Tasmanian farmers manage almost a million hectares of forest and are responsible for its fire safety, ecological integrity and long-term health. TasFarmers maintains that private native forests must be actively managed through fuel reduction, cool burns and evidence-based forestry practices that support their natural ecology and community safety.

National Agriculture Day: NFF

If you’re still on the hunt for an Ag Day plan for tomorrow, fear not! We’ve picked some of the juiciest public Ag Day events … From seedling giveaways, to farm tours, nation-wide meditations, to entire towns painting themselves green, there is something for everyone this Friday!

Westpac extends regional branch moratorium, announces regional Community Banking Service pilot: Westpac

Westpac has announced it will extend its moratorium on regional branch closures and pilot a new way to deliver banking services to regional communities through a new Community Banking Service. Westpac first implemented a pause on regional branch closures in 2023 which was extended earlier this year until mid-2027.

Bumper beef and grain production, improving conditions set growers and consumers up for Happy New Year: Bendigo Bank

The Bendigo Bank Agribusiness Monthly Commodity Update for November contains several positive findings and a major milestone as the year draws to a close. Australian cattle exports reached the second highest monthly volume on record, the third-largest winter grain crop is waiting in the wings and there’s good news for consumers in the run-up to Christmas...

TasFarmers calls for leadership and reform after 2025-26 State Budget

TasFarmers says the 2025-26 State Budget is “what it is", steady and without surprises, with no new taxes and no change to agricultural policy. TasFarmers says the budget highlights the need for stronger leadership and meaningful reform to safeguard the state’s productive economy.

2025-26 interim Budget supports services, economy and the Tasmanian community: Rockliff, Abetz

The Tasmanian Government’s significant investment in health, education, housing, and law and order has been outlined in today’s 2025-26 interim Budget. This is a fiscally responsible budget that will continue to deliver the services that Tasmanians expect and deserve.

Westbury Show, 8 November 2025

Westbury Agricultural Society Get ready for northern Tasmania’s family show - The Westbury Show, on Saturday, 8 November 2025. 2025 sees some exciting new exhibitors. Truck-...

Australian farmer sentiment lifts: Rabobank

Confidence in Australia’s farming sector has lifted, as the nation’s farmers hang their hopes on continuing strong commodity prices – particularly in livestock sectors – and better seasonal conditions in a number of regions, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found.

Fatal flaws: what regional Australians need to know about cash plan

There are fatal flaws in the Federal Government’s draft cash mandate regulations and they can be traced back to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's refusal to respond to Senate recommendations to fix the banking crisis in regional Australia.

Farmland values plateau – After 12 years of uninterrupted growth, prices cool, transactions fall to record low: Bendigo Bank 

Australian farmland values continued to plateau across the first half of 2025 according to the latest report from Bendigo Bank Agribusiness. The national median price of farmland fell to $9,885/ha, representing a minor dip of 3.1 per cent year-on-year.

Longford Show, 18 October 2025

Longford Show Society Inc. Come and celebrate the 168th Longford Show on Saturday the 18th of October. We are a very family friendly show, there...

Industrial Hemp Variety Trials – Results from the Epping Forest trial site 2023-24 growing season

The Australian industrial hemp industry is rapidly evolving, supported by legislative reforms, growing consumer interest, and increasing research into hemp’s agronomic potential ... To address this knowledge gap, the Industrial Hemp Variety Trials (IHVT) were initiated to provide independent, regionally specific data on hemp variety performance.

Consumers pay more while farmers are crushed by cheap imports: TasFarmers

Tasmanian potato growers are turning the spotlight on multinational food giants as anger builds over price cuts being forced on farmers and the dumping of foreign produce into the Australian market. Farmers are set to rally today in Deloraine to draw the public’s attention and that of the broader commercial community to the way food processors, supermarkets, and fast-food chains are impacting Tasmania’s farming industry.

Tasmania “stand out success story” of Australian agriculture, gearing up for mature growth ahead – industry report: Rabobank

Tasmania has emerged as a "standout success story" in Australian agriculture, powered by a vibrant and varied farming sector which has experienced sustained and widespread growth in recent decades, according to a new report. In the report, Gearing up for mature growth in Tasmanian agriculture, agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank says agriculture remains the cornerstone of Tasmania’s economy...

The 2025 Disaster Challenge: Nature-based solutions, digital twins and smart public spaces… which pitch will win?

You are invited to livestream this year’s Disaster Challenge Final from Hobart! The three finalist teams are perfecting their pitches and Natural Hazards Research Australia would love you to join us to hear how these could revolutionise infrastructure to strengthen disaster resilience. Are you based in Hobart? Join us at the RACV Hobart Hotel...

Protect local food – Growers call out unsustainable potato imports: TasFarmers

TasFarmers has slammed Woolworths’ recent decision to import frozen potatoes from India, warning it undermines Australian farmers and risks consumer trust. TasFarmers President Ian Sauer said the move leaves local growers furious after years of heavy investment in equipment, irrigation and infrastructure.

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