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Warning alarm – Farmers want needs heard and acted upon: TasFarmers
Tasmania's peak body representing Tasmanian farmers has presented a comprehensive package of critical policy questions to political hopefuls ... We want to see clear long-term strategies from the major political parties and their candidates regarding the critical issues confronting farmers should they win government in this election.
Gym sharks after dark
Daisy Baker. As locations across Tasmania are being transformed into immersive art spaces for Mona Foma, an independent gym in Launceston is preparing to host world-class circus professionals for two adults-only evenings this week. Tasmanian circus company ROOKE will present DEKOOR in Method Plus Action gym, playfully exploring gym culture, training and voyeurism.
Gridlock over transmission lines
Confusion reigns amongst farmers and other landowners in southern Gippsland as the state government's new kid on the bloc, VicGrid, has pushed aside their negotiations with existing companies over the various transmission projects that will be built across the region under the government's renewable energy policy. This comes across the background of the blackouts caused by storms last week that brought down transmission lines and electricity poles that led to the closure of Loy Yang A power station.
Victorian and Tasmanian farmers call for fair land access rules: VFF, TasFarmers
The peak representative bodies for Tasmanian and Victorian farmers have joined forces to call for fair land access rules in the face of rapid renewable energy developments taking over prime agricultural land. TasFarmers and the VFF released the Farm Access Code of Conduct which is aimed at promoting respectful and sensible infrastructure development on agricultural land.
109th Exeter Show, 24 February 2024
The Exeter show brings together exhibitors and entertainers, as well as visitors from across the State, and offers something for everyone. The Axeman’s Association hold their annual woodchopping and tree felling events in a special arena in the showgrounds.
Focus on Taskforce recommendations, not ‘gotcha’ moments: TasFarmers
Tasmania's peak body for farmers says activists are not contributing to the resolution of animal welfare issues through their proposed protest on Tuesday. President of TasFarmers, Ian Sauer, said we know that TQM, the government, and industry are resolute and will not tolerate breaches of the Animal Welfare Act any longer.
Tasmania’s industrial hemp variety trial results on show at Epping Forest: AgriFutures Australia
Tasmanian farmers have the opportunity to take a close-up look at the results of a three-year industrial hemp variety trial at a field day to be held in the Northern Midlands ... Fairfield is home to one of nine sites across the country that make up the AgriFutures Australia national Industrial Hemp Variety Trial (IHVT) program.
Tasmanian exporter, Scoot Boot, wins Australia’s prestigious E-Commerce Exporter of the Year Award at 61st Australian Export Awards
Scoot Boots are a healthier, natural barefoot alternative to metal horseshoes to help protect horses’ hooves and the innovative Australian company has taken out the prestigious E-Commerce Exporter of the Year Award at 61st Australian Export Awards.
TFGA urges immediate industry-government action to address animal welfare concerns
The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) is urgently calling for collaborative action between government and industry to swiftly implement solutions addressing ongoing breaches of the Animal Welfare Act. TFGA President Ian Sauer said farmers are keen to see immediate action through a partnership between the government and industry, which will result in swift and effective solutions.
113th Circular Head Show, 2 December 2023
Circular Head Agricultural Society Inc.
Features of the Day:
Traditional areas of an agricultural show including horse jumping, wood chopping, home industries and cattle competition including...
Major win at Mural Fest 2023
Well-known local artists Kerry and Malcolm Nicholson have taken out the top award at Sheffield’s International Mural Fest 2023 held this month in Tasmania. Kerry and Malcolm won the Inder Prize People’s Choice Award with their mural "The Spirit of Adventure".
Accelerating delivery of new social housing: Street
“The projects will deliver remote Aboriginal housing and medium-density development in well located areas experiencing high demand ... The new homes built under the Social Housing Accelerator program will complement the Tasmanian Government’s planned target of 10,000 more social and affordable homes by 2032": Minister for Housing and Construction, Nic Street.
Webinar: Biochar as a livestock feed supplement – implications for carbon, profit and sustainability, 21 November 2023
Brief webinar to showcase research conducted on a commercial farm in Tasmania, where steers were allowed ad libitum (free) access to feed-grade biochar. The webinar will discuss results measured for liveweight gains, pasture composition and growth, manure and soil organic carbon, enteric methane emissions and cost-benefit modelling
Achieving sustainable food production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Scott Duxbury from YF.TV discusses the challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainable food production and reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Matthew Harrison, lead author of the research report 'Clarifying confusions over carbon conclusions' from the University of Tasmania. The discussion explores strategies such as soil carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and reducing food waste that can help us move towards a more sustainable and equitable food system.
Lessons from Tasmania’s timber industry
The ‘precautionary principle’ is not included in the code of Tasmanian Forest Practices Code, where a more pragmatic approach manages any threatened species, according to a senior Tasmanian forestry expert ... Dr Peter Volker said the system had been in place for more than 30 years and had stood the test of time. “We have been able to harvest, reforest and protect threatened species in a sustainable manner.”
Tasmanian premium food and beverage on show in China: Rockliff
This week, 14 premium Tasmanian food and beverage producers will be showcased at the annual China International Import Expo in Shanghai. China is the largest import market in the world and remains Tasmania’s top export destination, valued at $1.35 billion per year.
Labor back in bed with the Greens to kill off salmon industry and hundreds of Tasmanian jobs: Rockliff
The Tasmanian Government received a letter from Federal Labor Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek, relating to potential action taken against salmon farming in Macquarie Harbour ... Premier Rockliff said any decision to halt operations by Tanya Plibersek would put 350+ jobs at risk in communities right across Tasmania.
160th Westbury Show, 11 November 2023
The Westbury Show, Tasmania’s third oldest agricultural show, is celebrating 160 years since it was first founded on Saturday 11th November 2023.
CarbonNet pipeline stakeholder consultation
The landmark federal-state CarbonNet project, which aims to take carbon dioxide emissions from the Latrobe Valley and sequester them under Bass Strait, has got the go ahead for a vital part of the project – the plan to build a pipeline that will carry liquefied CO2 to the coast. The 100 kilometre-pipeline – 80km buried onshore and a further 20km offshore – will take liquefied CO2 to a carbon capture and storage hub at Golden Beach, creating a connection for multiple carbon capture projects.
Tasmania’s peak farming body welcomes watershed moment: TFGA
Tasmania's peak farming body welcomes the introduction to the Tasmanian Parliament today of the Water Miscellaneous Amendments (Delegation and Industrial Water Supply) Bill 2023. Proposed changes to legislation will mark a significant milestone in Tasmania's water management by enabling water utilities such as Tasmanian Irrigation to supply industrial users for green hydrogen production.
Tasmanian Farmers reject new fire levy options as totally unfair and unacceptable: TFGA
Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) says it cannot support the government's proposed Tasmanian Fire and Emergency Services fire levy funding models in their present form ... TFGA President, Ian Sauer said, “While we support the move toward a fairer, more efficient funding system with a single source of funding, in some instances we’re seeing farmers' contributions increase under one proposed model by a staggering 1000 per cent, and under the other model by at least 230 per cent in contributions, which is unacceptable and certainly not equitable.”
Fishing for the next generation: Palmer
The Tasmanian Government is taking action to secure the future of scalefish fishery for generations to come. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Jo Palmer, announced new rules will come into effect for all commercial and recreational fishers from 1 November, 2023 following extensive consultation.
