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Tasmanian landholders reject last-minute Government offer on transmission corridor: TasFarmers

Landowners along the Tasmanian North West Transmission Development have overwhelmingly rejected a last-minute strategic benefit payment offer made by the Tasmanian Government. TasFarmers CEO Nathan Calman said the offer delivered at the eleventh hour through TasNetworks broke pre-election commitments made to negotiate in good faith.

Golden Textures award looms large

The winner of the Golden Textures Contemporary Art Quilt Award will be announced at 2pm on Saturday 28 June 2025 by Central Goldfields Shire Mayor, Councillor Grace La Vella, who will also officially launch the exhibition ... Nineteen art quilts from around Australia have been selected as finalists for the award which will be on display at Central Goldfields Art Gallery until 12 October.

Farmers want policy, not pork: TasFarmers

Tasmania’s peak farming body, TasFarmers, is today releasing its bold long-term vision for the state, calling on all political parties to commit to strategic policy that supports the growth and sustainability of agriculture ... "The policy platform outlines key reforms across multiple areas, including local government rates, invasive species management, freight, and workforce development.

Can’t grow Ag policy in a political storm: TasFarmers

TasFarmers is calling out the state's political leaders for failing to prioritise stability and good governance through the parliamentary process, following the Rockliff Government’s loss of a no-confidence vote on the floor of the House of Assembly.

Mass livestock sell-off as farmers run out of feed and water amid drought

Large parts of southern Australia are enduring a horror run of dry conditions – the driest on record in some parts. Some drought-stricken farmers are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on hay and grain, and selling livestock they cannot afford to keep. Farmers running out of feed and water for their stock are being forced to sell animals in huge numbers...

TasFarmers congratulates election winners, and flags fallacy of policy mandate

TasFarmers President Ian Sauer ... stressed that some major issues were not presented to voters during the campaign, including changes to superannuation, environmental law reforms, and forestry policy, therefore it is a fallacy to say there is a mandate from voters.

Taxing the unreal is a real risk: TasFarmers warns of superannuation fallout

TasFarmers has issued a strong warning against the Federal Government’s proposal to tax unrealised capital gains on superannuation balances, calling it “legalised theft” that threatens intergenerational farming, investment confidence, and the retirement savings of everyday Australians.

TasFarmers calls for regional vision as federal election looms

As the 2025 Federal Election draws near, Tasmania’s peak body for primary producers is calling on all political parties to present a practical vision for the future of regional Tasmania, following the release of its Federal Election Scorecard.

Opinion – Why a carbon price is changing the future of forestry: SFM

Andrew Morgan. For more than two decades, SFM has worked at the intersection of forestry, agriculture and investment ... In recent years, we’ve witnessed a structural shift in what drives value in plantation development — and it’s been driven by something invisible, yet incredibly powerful: a real, regulated and recognised price on carbon.

New data confirms broadacre farmland prices have levelled off: ABARES

Broadacre farmland prices across Australia have continued their plateau for a second straight year after decade of strong growth, which had seen broadacre farmland rates increase by more than 10 per cent per year on average.

Loxton’s Ben going it Alone

Sebastian Calderon. A well-known Riverlander will test his mental and physical limits as part of a popular reality TV series, premiering today ... “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really find your limits and we don’t get that opportunity often": Ben Grieger.

‘Under New Management’ – Farmers relieved as King Island dairy remains open: TasFarmers

Tasmania’s peak industry body, TasFarmers, has welcomed the news that the Saputo-owned King Island Dairy will remain open under new management following its sale to two Australian business leaders. TasFarmers had been concerned that the potential sale or closure of King Island Dairy could have significant economic ramifications for the island’s community.

TasFarmers welcomes calicivirus release to combat rabbit plague

Tasmania's peak body for primary producers, Tasfarmers is welcoming news the calicivirus is being released into populations of wild rabbits across the state to control their overpopulation.

Urgent ACCC investigation needed into Victoria’s unjust trade barriers: TasFarmers

TasFarmers, the Tasmanian peak body for primary producers, is demanding an inquiry into trade barriers being imposed between King Island and mainland Australia by the Victorian Department of the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority (GORCAPA).

150th Bushy Park Show, 15 February 2025

Bushy Park Show Society I Calendar and Map Nestled among the hop fields in the heart of Tasmania’s Derwent Valley, the Bushy Park Show is...

Chudleigh Show, 15 February 2025

Chudleigh Agricultural & Horticultural Society I Calendar and Map

Queensland and WA farmers ending year with increasing optimism, while other states take more subdued outlook: Rabobank

Qld and WA farmers reported improved optimism heading into the end of the year, while sentiment was more subdued in other states, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found ... on a national basis farmers were becoming increasingly cautious about the outlook for the agricultural economy, with nearly half (47 per cent) attributing their concerns to dry seasonal conditions, while rising cost pressures are also a worry.

A wooden pipeline that carries more than water – it carries a lot of history

A captivating chapter of Tasmania's industrial heritage - a story of history, engineering, and environmental stewardship that celebrates innovation and resilience in Tasmania's wild west ...The story culminates  with the  remarkable Lake Margaret Hydroelectric Power Scheme - a testament to ingenuity and the enduring legacy of wooden pipelines.

155th Kingston Show, 30 November 2024

Kingston Agricultural Society The 155th Kingston Agricultural Show is on Saturday 30 November. It will be held amongst the elm trees and in front of...

50 years of hydroelectric power

This month, the Gordon Dam, nestled in Tasmania's untamed south-west, reaches a significant milestone - it celebrates its 50th year. It is a marvel of Australian engineering and ambition. This monumental project, completed in 1974, transformed a remote wilderness into a powerhouse of renewable energy, supplying around 25 per cent  of Tasmania's electricity today. Standing 140 meters tall, the 50-year-old dam holds the title of Australia's highest arch dam, constructed using a double-curvature design that maximised strength while minimising costs.

Circular Head Show, 30 November 2024

 Circular Head Agricultural Society Inc. Features of the Day Traditional areas of an agricultural show including horse jumping, home industries and cattle competition including the State...

Westbury Show, 9 November 2024

Westbury Agricultural Society The Westbury Show, Tasmania’s third oldest agricultural show, is on Saturday the 9th of November 2024. This year Australia’s favourite blue cattle dog,...

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