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Tasmanian Country Hour

English, Daily News, 1 season, 533 episodes, 4 days, 19 hours, 21 minutes
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Tony Briscoe brings you rural news and events from Tasmania and a the nation.
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/14/202452 minutes, 25 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/13/202453 minutes, 36 seconds
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Water surety needed for multi million dollar vineyard expansion

Vineyard expansions depend on water surety
6/11/20248 minutes, 59 seconds
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Vineyard expansions depend on water surety

Two major vineyard expansions in Tasmania are reliant on surety of irrigation water
6/11/202452 minutes, 57 seconds
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Latest Saputo results as farmers get less for their milk

Milk company Saputo says revenues for the fourth quarter were up but net earnings down
6/10/202453 minutes, 54 seconds
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New Distillery in southern Tasmania starting to take shape

Whiskey barrels in new bond stores in the Coal River Valley
6/10/20247 minutes, 30 seconds
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Women shearers making their mark in Tassie's wool sheds

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/7/202454 minutes, 58 seconds
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Farmers want answers over Southern Tasmanian Irrigation scheme

No reasons have been given for the lack of funding in the Federal budget for the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme
6/6/202451 minutes, 3 seconds
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Farmers want answers over Greater South East Irrigation Scheme

Why was the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme not included in the Federal Budget
6/6/20248 minutes, 10 seconds
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Marketing wool in a traditional way

A traditional way to market wool
6/4/20246 minutes, 30 seconds
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Wool Pool call in tough times for wool producers

AWI wants more wool producers to vote in this year's Wool Poll
6/4/202452 minutes, 3 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/3/202452 minutes, 43 seconds
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Young Tasmanian fruit grower the Rising Star of the Australian Fruit Industry

The installation of a drip irrigation system on a Tasmanian orchard has helped a young fruit grower win the Apple and Pear Australia Rising Star Award, presented last night in Melbourne at the APAL Conference.
6/3/20245 minutes, 19 seconds
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Tasmanian company wins three major medicinal cannabis awards

A Tasmanian company producing medicinal cannabis has won three major awards
6/3/20246 minutes, 31 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/31/202452 minutes, 4 seconds
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Fonterra cuts upcoming milk price by more than 10 per cent

Milk giant Fonterra becomes first major processor to publish minimum milk price for next season.
5/30/202453 minutes, 34 seconds
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Farmers seeking donations of feed as the dry continues in some areas

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/27/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Apple growers struggle with prices from the major supermarkets

Apple growers in Tasmania have had a good harvest but the prices from the supermarkets are not expected to rise
5/24/202452 minutes, 37 seconds
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Tasmanian apple growers look for better prices for their latest harvest

Tasmanian apple growers look at better prices
5/24/202415 minutes, 12 seconds
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Sale of Fonterra assets criticised

Claims the Fonterra asset sale will not be good for dairy farmers, workers at the two Tasmanian factories and consumers
5/23/202451 minutes, 42 seconds
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Criticism of planned Fonterra plant sales

Sale of Fonterra assets questioned
5/23/20248 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/22/202452 minutes, 22 seconds
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Cheese factory workers at Saputo continue industrial action over wage parity

Saputo workers at Burnie continue their industrial action over wage parity
5/21/202452 minutes, 28 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/20/202452 minutes, 3 seconds
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New Primary Industries Minister Jane Howlett speaks about Tasmanian agriculture

Primary Industries Minister Jane Howlett on Tasmanian agricultural issues
5/17/202452 minutes, 16 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/16/202451 minutes, 27 seconds
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Many Tasmanian dairy farmers expect a price drop for the new season

Over the next few weeks milk processors will start rolling out prices they'll pay farmers for the new milk season.
5/16/202416 minutes, 40 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/15/202452 minutes, 26 seconds
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No money in the Federal Budget for much needed irrigation scheme in Southern Tasmania

No money for major irrigation scheme
5/15/202412 minutes, 34 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/14/202452 minutes, 20 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/13/202451 minutes, 33 seconds
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Push to have more fresh Tasmanian produce on the menu in state institutions

Calls are growing for institutions like hospitals and aged care centres in Tasmania to have more fresh local produce on their menus.
5/10/202452 minutes, 10 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/9/202452 minutes, 8 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/8/202452 minutes, 28 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/7/202448 minutes, 32 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/6/202448 minutes, 34 seconds
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Heavy fine for illegal land clearing at a Tasmanian farm

A decision to clear a wetlands and a melaleuca forest on a north west Tasmanian farm has proved costly for the property owners, a New South Wales based company.The Hobart Magistrates Court has convicted and fined the owners $120,000 for illegally clearing the land for agricultural use.
5/6/20245 minutes, 6 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/3/202452 minutes, 35 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/2/202452 minutes, 17 seconds
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Farmers worried visa changes will decimate their workforce 

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/1/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/30/202450 minutes, 35 seconds
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Van Dairy sells the last slice of what was once Australia's largest dairy operation.
4/29/202452 minutes, 48 seconds
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Hope that new fodder shipments from interstate will be on their way soon

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/26/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Scientists survey recreational fishers about the depletion of sand flathead fishery

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/25/202454 minutes, 58 seconds
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Waverley Woollen Mills turns 150

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/24/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Burnie dairy workers call out the Canadian company, Saputo, for paying them less than their mainland counterparts

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/23/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Sibling partnerships an 'easy' decision?

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/22/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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King Island farmers want regular access to Victorian abattoirs

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/19/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Native animals in the suburbs for food and water

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/18/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Supermarkets grilled at the Senate Inquiry into pricing

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/16/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Plant growers speak out against Bunnings

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/15/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tassie's big vegie grower talks, carrots, tech and supermarkets

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/11/202454 minutes, 41 seconds
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Tas Farmers on a mandatory code of conduct for supermarkets

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/10/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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The medicinal cannabis industry calling for more support

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/9/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Belle Binder, crowned Tasmanian Rural Woman 2024

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/5/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmania experiences driest March on record

King Island misses out on recent rain and farmers can't get the feed on vessels fast enough
4/4/202452 minutes, 15 seconds
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Mega droughts predicted in the future

Mega droughts in the past and the future
4/3/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Relief for farmers as rain falls across Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/2/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Delays sending livestock to interstate abattoirs

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/28/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmania's honey harvest down

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/27/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Water contracts extended because of dry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/25/202454 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/21/202452 minutes, 36 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/20/202451 minutes, 31 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/18/202452 minutes, 32 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/15/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/13/202452 minutes
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/12/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/4/202454 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/28/202452 minutes, 39 seconds
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Warm weather triggers one of the states earliest ever vintages
2/27/202451 minutes, 52 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/23/202454 minutes, 49 seconds
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Tassie's wine industry bucking an interstate trend of low wine grape prices, with demand for cool climate grapes keeping prices high and scientists working on a half a million dollar project to reduce the growth time of one of pyrethrum.
2/22/202454 minutes, 56 seconds
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The Country Hour visits one of Tasmania's prized cropping and livestock estates,  Vaucluse and we talk to a farmer managing Glencoe and Enstone Park stations as big rains hit Tasmania's North East.
2/21/202454 minutes, 57 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/20/202449 minutes, 38 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/19/202453 minutes, 18 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/15/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Can Tas Irrigation get its re-designed scheme for the Tamar Valley over the line second time around ?
2/14/202453 minutes, 39 seconds
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Meet the women from Bougainville who are among the first to come to Australia under the PALM scheme

Many people familiar with the Pacific would associate Bougainville with the island region's struggle for independence and years of conflict - and perhaps not so much as a place to source horticultural workers.
2/13/20247 minutes, 15 seconds
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Farm thefts on the up, and celebrating Tasmania's women in STEM
2/12/202452 minutes, 38 seconds
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Tasmania's Avebury Nickel Mine closes as price crashes, 200 workers left uncertain

Flood of cheaper Indonesian nickel triggers closure of yet another Australian mine
2/8/20245 minutes
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Nickel mine folds under price pressure, dairy giants axe milk deal
2/8/202455 minutes, 1 second
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/7/202439 minutes, 28 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/6/202452 minutes, 20 seconds
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Inclement weather holding up the harvesting of commercial alkaloid poppies
2/5/202450 minutes, 6 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/31/202453 minutes, 44 seconds
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After a brush with melanoma two Tasmanian farmers  want to spread the word about the importance of sun protection
1/30/202455 minutes
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Wildlife carers are seeing Tasmanian devil roadkill on the rise in the states north west
1/29/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Supermarkets under scrutiny as ACCC announces inquiry into pricing practices
1/26/202454 minutes, 39 seconds
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Tasmania's gentle giants under threat, and an agricultural focus for the Bureau of Metrology 
1/25/202455 minutes, 2 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/24/202453 minutes, 36 seconds
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Grain harvest is underway in Tasmania with early wheat quality looking good 
1/23/202453 minutes, 37 seconds
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Onion exporters gearing up to send produce to Europe can expect an extra two weeks on the water to reach their final destination.
1/22/202453 minutes, 20 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/19/202453 minutes, 55 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/18/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

1/16/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/12/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/10/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/9/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/8/202454 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Quality Meats (TQM) given the green light to continue processing lamb for the domestic and export market and the cherry season expected to be one of Tasmania's biggest.
12/22/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Retired farmer, local politician, agricultural stalwart Rick Rockliff dies age 79

A long standing pillar of Tasmania's agricultural community has passed away.
11/29/20236 minutes, 26 seconds
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Seismic overload in Bass Strait and cherries galore at Jericho

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/22/202350 minutes, 33 seconds
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Claims of seismic overload for Bass Strait

For years the Bass Strait has been blasted and drilled by multinational companies, hoping to make a buck out of the precious energy sources buried under the sea floor.
11/22/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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New Simplot storage sheds for fresh potatoes

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/20/202350 minutes, 59 seconds
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Huge new potato storage sheds for Simplot

Do you remember the infamous chip shortage of 2022, when take away outlets had no fried and supermarket freezers lay bare for months?
11/20/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Red meat outlook shows good signs for beef but lamb prices will take longer to rise

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/16/202352 minutes, 24 seconds
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Some positive signs for the recovery of the beef market

After a long downward spiral this year for beef and lamb prices, could be there light at the end of the tunnel for red meat markets?
11/16/20237 minutes, 47 seconds
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/15/202351 minutes, 53 seconds
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Dairy Farmer makes good his promise to retire

These days millenials are known as the job-hopping generation, but if you were born before 1980, having the one career is more the norm.
11/15/20236 minutes, 47 seconds
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Meeting tougher environmental and climate regulations for Irish farmers

Regulations aimed at protecting the environment appear to be getting much tougher in Europe.
11/14/20237 minutes, 19 seconds
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New CEO for the TFGA and the pretty north west farm

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/14/202351 minutes, 26 seconds
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Elders and Saputo see drops in Australia in latest financial results

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/13/202350 minutes, 17 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/10/202352 minutes, 37 seconds
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Tough year for silage in Tasmania

While it's certainly drying off in some parts of Tasmania, there's still a nice green hue around dairy and beef farmland in the north-east.
11/9/202310 minutes, 49 seconds
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Silage shortage and what now for King Island Dairy

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/9/202310 minutes, 49 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/8/202351 minutes, 26 seconds
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US consumers love Tasmanian lamb and beef

Tasmania's largest lamb processor has increased shifts at its Cressy plant to accommodate larger numbers of lamb and mutton.
11/8/202313 minutes, 39 seconds
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International Wind Farm Conference begins in Hobart

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/7/202350 minutes, 55 seconds
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/6/202352 minutes, 4 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
11/1/202352 minutes, 8 seconds
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Local weather network growing in Tasmania

For the last year, a private, hyper-local weather station network has been springing up across Northern Tasmania, from King Island to the East Coast and down to Bothwell.
11/1/20236 minutes, 4 seconds
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Huge new growing area for medicinal cannabis in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/31/202345 minutes, 59 seconds
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/30/202352 minutes, 5 seconds
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Do you want a used shearing shed?

One large beef cattle producer on Tasmania's east coast is taking recycling to a new level when it comes to unwanted sheds on the St Marys property.
10/30/20238 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/27/202352 minutes, 39 seconds
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Royal Hobart Show underway and the fight against botrytis

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/26/202351 minutes, 49 seconds
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/24/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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A multi million new project for the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture has unveiled plans for new research facilities at the Newnham Campus worth $26 million.
10/24/20236 minutes, 28 seconds
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Some good weekend rainfall and saving a unique eucalyptus tree

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/23/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Some of the lowest cattle prices seen in two decades

Tasmanian livestock producers are still scratching their heads  trying to remember when the cattle prices were as low as those seen at the latest store cattle sale at Powranna.
10/20/202310 minutes, 45 seconds
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Glut of blueberries affecting the price of fresh strawberries

The new harvest of strawberries is underway in Tasmania but one big grower says the amount of blueberries in the supermarkets will affect the price of the berries.
10/20/20235 minutes, 59 seconds
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Keeping the nasty bugs out of berry crops

Keeping the nasties away from the berry crops is an on going job, and a number of people involved in Tasmania's berry industry gathered at Cressy yesterday for a special field day.
10/19/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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Under payment of Agricultural workers and good turn out at a berry field day

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/19/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Business case for new irrigation scheme and dairy pasture trials

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/18/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Getting the most out of dairy pastures and fertiliser inputs

Tasmania's famous rolling green hills dotted with dairy cows may look pretty 
10/18/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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Plenty of water for sale in a new watered down irrigation scheme

One of Tasmania's biggest planned Irrigation Schemes has been greatly reduced, and will be around half of the original design.
10/18/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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Forty years of building agricultural machinery

Forty years ago this year, a husband and wife team started fixing and building farm machinery from a small shed near Ulverstone
10/17/20236 minutes, 43 seconds
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Successful Tasmanian Landcare Conference

Landcare held their State Conference on the weekend with over 200 people attending, at Spring Bay on Tasmania's East Coast.
10/16/202310 minutes, 23 seconds
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Plenty of connections at the well attended Tasmanian Landcare Conference

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/16/202354 minutes, 45 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/10/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/9/202354 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/6/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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Super and pension funds purchase Tasmanian forest management company

The largest private forest management company in Tasmania has new owners, including an Australian Super fund.
10/5/202315 minutes, 16 seconds
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Largest forest management company in Tasmania sold

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/5/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
10/4/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Changes in the trucking industry a win for Australia's motorists, fire permits required from October 3rd, fine wool producer and wine grape grower, Anna Cotton, wins a Nuffield Scholarship and they say never work with animals or children, but stick them together, and you've got some unforgettable school lessons.
10/2/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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The race to tap into the additive market, to help farmers reduce methane output from their livestock, onion demand is strong, perhaps it's because they're healthy for you and have you tried white asparagus, it is supposed to be more earthy in flavour than green asparagus, now is your time to buy.
9/28/202354 minutes, 52 seconds
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Farmers under pressure as mutton markets crash, a Queensland grazing couple has broken the record for the largest allocation of Australian Carbon Credits creating a  million dollar income stream and about 70 school children involved in the The Tasmanian Merino Wether Challenge.
9/27/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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A national  project paying farmers to look after biodiversity, Launceston textile business Waverley Mills has new management joining its ranks and Maurice Baldock's, Mountain Mist Stud at Nook in the State's north west has won Supreme champion at the Elite White Suffolk Show in Bendigo.
9/26/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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As threats to Australia's bee population from things like varroa mite increase, a fly is emerging as a top alternative pollinator, the development of the Bryn Estyn water treatment plant, what does that mean for farmers? and an outback pub that dishes up burgers so ridiculously huge,  they're quite literally served on a door, the whole community pitches in to serve its customers.
9/22/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tassie milk wins a major award, is it the best milk in Australia?Our oceans are expected to warm significantly again this summer, perhaps a repeat of 2016 when the oyster industry was devastated by the Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome; will it affect our local industry and the Christmas table this year?
9/14/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Nikki Davey, a flower farmer from Victoria, has been named the 2023 Rural Woman of the Year, the fertiliser industry preparing to bring in measure to curb it's own green house gas emissions and Nuffield scholarships awarded to three Tasmanians, Dave Roberts-Thompson will be investigating soil health.
9/13/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
9/12/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Old farmhouse saved in new Distillery project

The latest state of the art Whiskey Distillery in Tasmania is starting to take shape on a farm halfway between Cambridge and Richmond.
9/12/20237 minutes, 28 seconds
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Young couple Cam and Shona Wilson kick dairy goals on their journey to farm ownership

Let's head out the back of Burnie to a calving shed on a dairy farm at Natone.
9/12/20237 minutes, 24 seconds
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Scottsdale High celebrates 25 years of Cattle handling

The spring agricultural show season is about to kick off in Tasmania.
9/11/20237 minutes, 57 seconds
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School celebrates 25 years of showing cattle

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
9/11/202354 minutes, 40 seconds
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Students vie for Ag Science awards at Burnie

Could you imagine winning $1000 as a teenager? 
9/11/20233 minutes, 49 seconds
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Recycling water for farmers at Smithton

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
9/8/202354 minutes, 47 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
9/6/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Food processor Simplot on top of potatoes

For some, it was tough to get your hands on certain veggies last year.
9/6/202311 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
9/5/202354 minutes, 57 seconds
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Preparing the bulls for the spring sale

North east Tasmanian farmer Trevor Hall is being kept busy at the moment preparing Angus bulls for the annual Spring sale at his Waterhouse Farm.
9/5/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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Jump in the number of exploration applications in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
9/4/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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New liquid coating for fertiliser pellets

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
9/1/202354 minutes, 40 seconds
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Liquid coating for fertiliser

Incitec Pivot is spending nearly $1.5 million on new liquid coating technology that'll boost production at its four plants in the state.
9/1/20236 minutes, 7 seconds
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Drier spring season forecast for Tasmania

Tasmanian farmers looking for extra rain this spring will receive no comfort from the Weather Bureau with the latest Climate Outlook for the season.
9/1/20234 minutes, 26 seconds
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Vegetable growers having a tough time in parts of Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/31/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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Rising fuel costs hitting the transport industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/30/202354 minutes, 51 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/29/202354 minutes, 58 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/28/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/23/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Coles Billion dollar plus profit

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/22/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/21/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Chemical ban on fruit fly product could hit Tasmanian consumers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/18/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/17/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/16/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/15/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Saputo happy with first quarter results

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/14/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/11/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/10/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/9/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/8/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/7/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/4/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/3/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/2/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
8/1/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/31/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/28/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Big contract awarded to regional Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/27/202354 minutes, 13 seconds
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Positive Fruit Fly Symposium

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/26/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Finalist in the winemaker of the year

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/25/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/24/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian recreational fishers want no change to calamari catch

Recreational fishers are lobbying for no change to their calamari catch limits, amid proposals to stop a decline in calamari numbers around the State.
7/24/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Environment plan for Bass Strait seismic testing open for comment

Australia's offshore energy regulator NOPSEMA  has released the Environment Plan for Seismic Testing in waters to the west of King Island in Bass Strait.
7/24/20238 minutes, 40 seconds
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ACCC investigates Coles over Saputo purchase

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/21/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/20/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Restrictions on calamari fishing

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/19/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/18/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Can you extend the life of coir for growing berries?

Right now tens of thousands of strawberries are being planted into bags filled with coconut fibre or coir, for the next commercial berry season in Tasmania.
7/18/202310 minutes, 46 seconds
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Australian farmers leading the way in traceability of produce

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/17/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tracing wool from sheep to garment

As consumers demand to know more about what they eat and wear,  Agricultural Companies are getting pretty clever with tech to show them.
7/17/202311 minutes, 4 seconds
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Damning review of the APVMA

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/14/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Protecting names like Fetta and Prosecco

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/13/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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Wine grape gold in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/12/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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How much is a Tasmanian wine grape worth compared to a mainland grape?

The latest vintage report for Tasmania reveals a record price per tonne for grapes grown in the cool climate region, after a drop in production of 1 per cent.
7/12/20238 minutes, 25 seconds
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Clever ways for farmers to fight energy price increases

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/11/202354 minutes, 57 seconds
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Energy price rises questioned by farmers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/10/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/7/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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American company set to takeover Costa Group

The Costa Group, Australia's largest fresh fruit and vegetable grower, could be in American hands within months following a takeover bid by Paine Schwartz Partners.
7/5/20236 minutes, 59 seconds
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One of Tasmania's newest vineyards

A desire for a tree change, prompted lawyer and teacher James and Karen Stewart to set up a vineyard in the Coal Valley near Richmond.
7/5/20236 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Costa Group set for a takeover by an American company

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/5/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/4/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Below average rain forecast for parts of Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
7/3/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Coal River Valley winemaker in line for big award

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/30/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/29/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/28/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Cute mini goats in high demand

Mini animals can be big business
6/28/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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Fruit Growers Tasmania CEO slams higher energy costs

The Tasmanian Fruit Growers Association has joined other representative bodies in condemning the State Government over the increase in electricity charges beginning Saturday.
6/28/20237 minutes, 42 seconds
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Fonterra lifts milk price again ahead of the new season

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/27/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Mineworkers on strike at Grange Resources

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/26/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Strike action at Tasmania's largest mining operation

Hundreds of workers at Tasmania's largest mining company have begun their third day of striking.
6/26/20237 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why are the cattle prices dropping?

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/23/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why are the cattle prices dropping?

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/23/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/22/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Research on many insects which can be used for pollination

Insect pests often get a bad rap for the damage they can cause to food crops.
6/22/202311 minutes, 2 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/22/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Research on many insects which can be used for pollination

Insect pests often get a bad rap for the damage they can cause to food crops.
6/22/202311 minutes, 2 seconds
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Revegetating the Leven River banks on one farm

Another round of Landcare grants has opened.
6/21/20237 minutes, 35 seconds
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Huge growth in Australia's cattle herd

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/21/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Huge growth in Australia's cattle herd

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/21/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Revegetating the Leven River banks on one farm

Another round of Landcare grants has opened.
6/21/20237 minutes, 35 seconds
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UK Merino Superfine wool grower

Australia exports all sorts of things to the UK like wine, lead and gold.
6/20/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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From adult fiction and engineering to sheep farm

What happens when you stick a young adult fiction writer and an engineer on an isolated sheep farm?
6/20/202310 minutes, 7 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/20/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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UK Merino Superfine wool grower

Australia exports all sorts of things to the UK like wine, lead and gold.
6/20/20236 minutes, 56 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/20/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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From adult fiction and engineering to sheep farm

What happens when you stick a young adult fiction writer and an engineer on an isolated sheep farm?
6/20/202310 minutes, 7 seconds
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New campaign for the Tasmanian Trucking Industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/19/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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New campaign for the Tasmanian Trucking Industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/19/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/16/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Pacific Island worker issues discussed at conference

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/16/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Fruit Growers Conference underway

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/15/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Fruit Growers Conference underway

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/15/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Retired farmers decide to buy back their farm

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/14/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Retired farmers decide to buy back their farm

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/14/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Record fourth quarter for Saputo

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/13/202354 minutes, 39 seconds
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Record fourth quarter for Saputo

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/13/202354 minutes, 39 seconds
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Farmer concerned visa changes will restrict business growth

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/12/202354 minutes, 46 seconds
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Farmer concerned visa changes will restrict business growth

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/12/202354 minutes, 46 seconds
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Tasmanian farmers showcasing produce at the Dark Mofo, Winter Feast

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/9/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian farmers showcasing produce at the Dark Mofo, Winter Feast

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/9/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Community olive oil processing

Have you got an olive tree in your backyard ?
6/8/202312 minutes, 47 seconds
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Community olive pressing popular

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/8/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Community olive oil processing

Have you got an olive tree in your backyard ?
6/8/202312 minutes, 47 seconds
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Community olive pressing popular

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/8/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Concerns over Australian wool from Italian mills

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/7/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Italian mills shying away from Australian wool

There's growing pressure from Italian fabric makers on Australia's wool industry to show how sustainable it is.
6/7/202310 minutes, 20 seconds
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Italian mills shying away from Australian wool

There's growing pressure from Italian fabric makers on Australia's wool industry to show how sustainable it is.
6/7/202310 minutes, 20 seconds
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Concerns over Australian wool from Italian mills

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/7/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/6/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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Farming couple's extraordinary journey from security guards and sharefarmers, to chicken empire overlords and wedding planners

Have you ever met those amazing people that seem to have lived a thousand different lives?
6/6/202310 minutes, 5 seconds
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A very busy north west Tasmanian farm

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/6/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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Farming couple's extraordinary journey from security guards and sharefarmers, to chicken empire overlords and wedding planners

Have you ever met those amazing people that seem to have lived a thousand different lives?
6/6/202310 minutes, 5 seconds
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Most valuable fleece at Campbell Town Show

A lot of hard work and many years experience is needed to grow superfine wool that is amongst the best in the world.
6/5/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmania wool growers the stars of the Zenga awards

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/5/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Most valuable fleece at Campbell Town Show

A lot of hard work and many years experience is needed to grow superfine wool that is amongst the best in the world.
6/5/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmania wool growers the stars of the Zenga awards

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/5/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/2/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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The finest wool on display at the Campbell Town Show

Some of the finest wool in Australia, lots of happy sheep and a group of healthy rams were feature attractions at the annual Campbell Town Show which began today.
6/2/202325 minutes, 33 seconds
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The finest wool on display at the Campbell Town Show

Some of the finest wool in Australia, lots of happy sheep and a group of healthy rams were feature attractions at the annual Campbell Town Show which began today.
6/2/202325 minutes, 33 seconds
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Campbell Town Show underway

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
6/2/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Giving back to the land after a lifetime of farming

For decades the Houston family have been associated with growing lettuce in southern Tasmania.
5/31/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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Confidence in the dairy industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/31/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Giving back to the land after a lifetime of farming

For decades the Houston family have been associated with growing lettuce in southern Tasmania.
5/31/20236 minutes, 39 seconds
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Confidence in the dairy industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/31/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Biochar field day attracts visitors from around the world

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/30/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Biochar field day attracts visitors from around the world

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/30/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/29/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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More funding to expand Agritourism in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/29/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Mixed reaction from the Ag Sector to the State Budget

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/26/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mixed reaction from the Ag Sector to the State Budget

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/26/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/25/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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A close look at Carbon Farming

Carbon farming i certainly a hot topic amongst farmers across the country but how much do farmers really know.
5/25/202311 minutes, 38 seconds
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A close look at Carbon Farming

Carbon farming i certainly a hot topic amongst farmers across the country but how much do farmers really know.
5/25/202311 minutes, 38 seconds
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The pros and cons of Carbon Farming

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/25/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmanian poppy farmers receive an increase in pay and hectares grown

Tasmania's poppy processors have released details of their contracts for the coming season.
5/24/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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Price increases for Tasmanian poppy growers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/24/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Price increases for Tasmanian poppy growers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/24/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian poppy farmers receive an increase in pay and hectares grown

Tasmania's poppy processors have released details of their contracts for the coming season.
5/24/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/23/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Biological additives more and more popular with farmers

More and more farmers in Tasmania are using specialist natural products to improve the health of their soil, according to several people who sell those products.
5/23/202310 minutes, 54 seconds
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Aussie beekeepers okay to use the "Manuka" word

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/23/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Biological additives more and more popular with farmers

More and more farmers in Tasmania are using specialist natural products to improve the health of their soil, according to several people who sell those products.
5/23/202310 minutes, 54 seconds
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The unique Tasmanian woollen blankets

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/22/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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The unique Tasmanian woollen blankets

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/22/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Cows love new dairy

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/19/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Cows love new dairy

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/19/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Timber exports to China resume

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/18/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Timber exports to China resume

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/18/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/17/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Rebuilding the native oyster reefs

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/17/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Huon turns its back on fin fish industry in the west

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/16/202354 minutes, 57 seconds
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Huon turns its back on fin fish industry in the west

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/16/202354 minutes, 57 seconds
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From dairy to beef cattle

Fancy yourself a morning person?
5/15/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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An electronic nose to smell the soil

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/15/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Electronic nose smells the soil to see how healthy it is

You can understand a lot about soil, just by sniffing it.
5/15/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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Electronic nose smells the soil to see how healthy it is

You can understand a lot about soil, just by sniffing it.
5/15/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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An electronic nose to smell the soil

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/15/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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From dairy to beef cattle

Fancy yourself a morning person?
5/15/20235 minutes, 43 seconds
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Plenty of flowers for mum

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/12/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Plenty of flowers for mum

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/12/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/11/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Cattle Australia needs more information about the Biosecurity levy

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/11/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Budget reaction and unique succession plan

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/10/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Two new Tasmanian irrigation schemes approved in the Federal Budget

Two new Tasmanian Irrigation schemes have been approved in the Federal Budget and allocated funding of more than $170 million.
5/10/20234 minutes, 21 seconds
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Budget reaction and unique succession plan

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/10/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Two new Tasmanian irrigation schemes approved in the Federal Budget

Two new Tasmanian Irrigation schemes have been approved in the Federal Budget and allocated funding of more than $170 million.
5/10/20234 minutes, 21 seconds
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More room for the pigs to move

The owners of a free range piggery on Tasmania's east coast have doubled the size of their farm.
5/9/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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Family food processing company expanding

A Hobart family food processing company started back in the 1950's is continuing expansion plans and making inroads into mainland markets.
5/9/20233 minutes, 31 seconds
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Happy pigs have more land to explore

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/9/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Happy pigs have more land to explore

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/9/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Family food processing company expanding

A Hobart family food processing company started back in the 1950's is continuing expansion plans and making inroads into mainland markets.
5/9/20233 minutes, 31 seconds
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More room for the pigs to move

The owners of a free range piggery on Tasmania's east coast have doubled the size of their farm.
5/9/20236 minutes, 17 seconds
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Agriculture expansion ahead of schedule

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/8/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Agriculture expansion ahead of schedule

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/8/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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How strawberries helped one weather forecaster through studies

Matthew Thomas from the Weather Bureau in Tasmania has a strong rural background and grew up on a Yarra Valley property.
5/5/20232 minutes, 45 seconds
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Tasmanian farmer has an unusual hobby

Many Australian farmers have a range of hobbies and pastimes to while away the time away from the daily grind of farming.
5/5/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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Good crowds turn out at Agfest on Day two

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/5/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian farmer has an unusual hobby

Many Australian farmers have a range of hobbies and pastimes to while away the time away from the daily grind of farming.
5/5/20236 minutes, 2 seconds
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Good crowds turn out at Agfest on Day two

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/5/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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How strawberries helped one weather forecaster through studies

Matthew Thomas from the Weather Bureau in Tasmania has a strong rural background and grew up on a Yarra Valley property.
5/5/20232 minutes, 45 seconds
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Agfest 2023 underway under blue skies

Agfest 2023 brings blue skies
5/4/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Agfest 2023 underway under blue skies

Agfest 2023 brings blue skies
5/4/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Tasmanian farmers investing in their farming operations

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/3/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian farmers investing in their farming operations

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/3/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tests to see if heritage cider apples are correctly named

Some Australian apple varieties being grown for cider may be incorrectly named.
5/2/20235 minutes, 46 seconds
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Heritage Cider Apples under research for correct names

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/2/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Tests to see if heritage cider apples are correctly named

Some Australian apple varieties being grown for cider may be incorrectly named.
5/2/20235 minutes, 46 seconds
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Potato farmer plants a million trees

To the Derwent Valley and the story of a potato and garlic farmer who's also growing a million trees, many of which will end up in Northern Tasmania and on the east coast.
5/2/20239 minutes, 55 seconds
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Heritage Cider Apples under research for correct names

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/2/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Potato farmer plants a million trees

To the Derwent Valley and the story of a potato and garlic farmer who's also growing a million trees, many of which will end up in Northern Tasmania and on the east coast.
5/2/20239 minutes, 55 seconds
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Tasmanian lamb for American consumers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/1/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian lamb headed to the United States

Restaurants in LA  in southern California  could soon be serving up racks of Tasmanian lamb to their customers.
5/1/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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Tasmanian lamb for American consumers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
5/1/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian lamb headed to the United States

Restaurants in LA  in southern California  could soon be serving up racks of Tasmanian lamb to their customers.
5/1/20235 minutes, 18 seconds
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Vet shortage hits home

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/28/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Vet shortage hits home

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/28/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Harvesting the vegetable seeds

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/27/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Harvesting the vegetable seeds

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/27/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Helping farmers to predict drought

A program helping Tasmanian farmers make better decisions around preparing for drought continues to expand across the state.
4/26/202312 minutes, 5 seconds
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Program on drought preparations expands to more farms

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/26/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Helping farmers to predict drought

A program helping Tasmanian farmers make better decisions around preparing for drought continues to expand across the state.
4/26/202312 minutes, 5 seconds
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Program on drought preparations expands to more farms

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/26/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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The Northern Tasmanian Lighthorse Troop on Anzac Day

In past conflicts Animals have played a cruical role in the war effort, carrying food, water, medical supplies and ammunition.
4/25/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Remembering the horses on Anzac Day

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/25/202354 minutes, 15 seconds
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Remembering the horses on Anzac Day

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/25/202354 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Northern Tasmanian Lighthorse Troop on Anzac Day

In past conflicts Animals have played a cruical role in the war effort, carrying food, water, medical supplies and ammunition.
4/25/20236 minutes, 55 seconds
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Cherry exports from Tasmania down this season

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/24/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Cherry exports from Tasmania down this season

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/24/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Major improvements to five sawmills in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/21/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Lobster man back in port with a good catch

 Lobster man Brendan "Squizzy" Taylor is back on dry land after the latest foray into the Southern Ocean to catch lobsters and film the TV Show Aussie Lobster Men.
4/21/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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Major improvements to five sawmills in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/21/202354 minutes, 44 seconds
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Lobster man back in port with a good catch

 Lobster man Brendan "Squizzy" Taylor is back on dry land after the latest foray into the Southern Ocean to catch lobsters and film the TV Show Aussie Lobster Men.
4/21/20235 minutes, 7 seconds
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Big boost for the Australian timber industry

The federal government has announced more than 100 million dollars in grants for timber manufacturing companies across the country including 5 sawmills in Tasmania.
4/20/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Over $100 million for the forestry industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/20/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Big boost for the Australian timber industry

The federal government has announced more than 100 million dollars in grants for timber manufacturing companies across the country including 5 sawmills in Tasmania.
4/20/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Over $100 million for the forestry industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/20/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Long time farmer changes the way he farms...for the better

Sometimes when people have kids it sparks a pretty big life change - maybe they decide to get their health in check, change jobs, quit smoking.
4/19/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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Changing farm practises for the better

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/19/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Long time farmer changes the way he farms...for the better

Sometimes when people have kids it sparks a pretty big life change - maybe they decide to get their health in check, change jobs, quit smoking.
4/19/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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Changing farm practises for the better

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/19/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Big draw down of water at Lake Barrington for Irrigation work

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/18/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Big draw down of water at Lake Barrington for Irrigation work

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/18/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Tasmanian Farmers urged to register their planned burns

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/17/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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Tasmanian Farmers urged to register their planned burns

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/17/202354 minutes, 42 seconds
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New lottery style system proposed for Pacific Island workers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/14/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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New lottery style system proposed for Pacific Island workers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/14/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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The long grain harvest in Tasmania comes to a close

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/13/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Pear Harvest almost done

Fresh pears are in the shops in Tasmania, with most coming from orchards on the Tasman Peninsula.
4/13/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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The long grain harvest in Tasmania comes to a close

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/13/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Pear Harvest almost done

Fresh pears are in the shops in Tasmania, with most coming from orchards on the Tasman Peninsula.
4/13/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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Lark Distillery to have a new look and increased production

The Southern Midlands Council in Tasmania has approved a multi million rebuild of the Lark Distillery at Pontville on the Shene Estate site.
4/12/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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New Distillery approved for historic Tasmanian site

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/12/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Lark Distillery to have a new look and increased production

The Southern Midlands Council in Tasmania has approved a multi million rebuild of the Lark Distillery at Pontville on the Shene Estate site.
4/12/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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New Distillery approved for historic Tasmanian site

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/12/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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China agrees to review tariffs on Australian barley

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/11/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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China agrees to review tariffs on Australian barley

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/11/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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Star gazing as part of a Tasmanian Agritourism business

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/10/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Star gazing as part of a Tasmanian Agritourism business

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/10/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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90 sheep stolen from a Tasmanian property

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/6/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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90 sheep stolen from a Tasmanian property

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/6/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Potato virus found in four Tasmanian paddocks

The Potato virus Y necrotic strain PVY has been detected in several potato crops along Tasmania's east coast and in the Northern Midlands.
4/5/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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Potato virus found at four locations in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/5/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Potato virus found in four Tasmanian paddocks

The Potato virus Y necrotic strain PVY has been detected in several potato crops along Tasmania's east coast and in the Northern Midlands.
4/5/20236 minutes, 42 seconds
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Potato virus found at four locations in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/5/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mechanical grape harvesting on the rise on Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/4/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Mechanical grape harvesting on the rise on Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/4/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Below average rainfall predicted for parts of Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/3/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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Below average rainfall predicted for parts of Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
4/3/202354 minutes, 43 seconds
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First harvest of new apple variety in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/31/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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Excellent pens of Hereford cattle highlight the latest Powranna weaner sale

A couple of high quality pens of Hereford cattle attracted excellent bids at the latest Powranna Weaner sale.
3/31/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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Excellent pens of Hereford cattle highlight the latest Powranna weaner sale

A couple of high quality pens of Hereford cattle attracted excellent bids at the latest Powranna Weaner sale.
3/31/20236 minutes, 57 seconds
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First harvest of new apple variety in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/31/202354 minutes, 41 seconds
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The rise of Agritourism in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/30/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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The rise of Agritourism in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/30/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Successful wave energy trial off King Island ends

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/29/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Successful wave energy trial off King Island ends

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/29/202354 minutes, 59 seconds
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Lower water sales than expected for major irrigation scheme

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/28/20230
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Irrigation scheme remodelled after lower water sales

The Greater South East Irrigation Scheme in Tasmania has had to be remodelled after a big drop in water sales compared to the expressions of interest from farmers in the scheme.
3/28/20236 minutes, 29 seconds
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Lower water sales than expected for major irrigation scheme

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/28/20230
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Irrigation scheme remodelled after lower water sales

The Greater South East Irrigation Scheme in Tasmania has had to be remodelled after a big drop in water sales compared to the expressions of interest from farmers in the scheme.
3/28/20236 minutes, 29 seconds
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Visa changes hit strawberry expansion plans

One farmers' expansion plans on hold as his international student workforce faces visa changes. Consumers driving the winners of the Sustainable Seafood Awards 2023. Industry body, Wool Producers, talk about how they'll use a 800 thousand dollar Federal Government grant to investigate more wool processing in Australia.
3/27/20230
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Visa changes hit strawberry expansion plans

One farmers' expansion plans on hold as his international student workforce faces visa changes. Consumers driving the winners of the Sustainable Seafood Awards 2023. Industry body, Wool Producers, talk about how they'll use a 800 thousand dollar Federal Government grant to investigate more wool processing in Australia.
3/27/20230
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Growing Pine nuts in Tasmania? You have to be patient!

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/23/20230
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Growing Pine nuts in Tasmania? You have to be patient!

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/23/20230
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Tasmanian record bull sale smashed

A Tasmanian bred bull has smashed the previous record price paid for a bull in the state at the Landfall Angus Autumn sale at Dilston in the Tamar Valley.
3/22/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Tasmanian record bull sale smashed

A Tasmanian bred bull has smashed the previous record price paid for a bull in the state at the Landfall Angus Autumn sale at Dilston in the Tamar Valley.
3/22/20236 minutes, 16 seconds
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Dairy farmers happy with Fonterra profit

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/17/20230
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Dairy farmers happy with Fonterra profit

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/17/20230
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Strong profit result for dairy company Fonterra

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/16/20230
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Strong profit result for dairy company Fonterra

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/16/20230
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A touch of Ireland in the Tasmanian potato harvest

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/15/20230
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A touch of Ireland in the Tasmanian potato harvest

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/15/20230
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Big clean up job for two new farmers

If you've ever bought a cheap 'fixer-upper' house and poured a lot of time and money into making it liveable, imagine having to fix not only a house, but hectares of overgrown farmland covered in rubbish.
3/14/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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One of the smallest poppy harvests since the 80's

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/14/20230
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Big clean up job for two new farmers

If you've ever bought a cheap 'fixer-upper' house and poured a lot of time and money into making it liveable, imagine having to fix not only a house, but hectares of overgrown farmland covered in rubbish.
3/14/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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One of the smallest poppy harvests since the 80's

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/14/20230
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Tasmanian apples harvest gets underway for another year

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/13/20230
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Tasmanian apples harvest gets underway for another year

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/13/20230
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Strong demand for sea urchin roe

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/10/20230
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Strong demand for sea urchin roe

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/10/20230
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The Hop Harvest finally underway

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/9/20230
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The Hop Harvest finally underway

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/9/20230
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Celebrating women in Agriculture

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/8/20230
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Celebrating women in Agriculture

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/8/20230
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Record time for Australian farmers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/7/20230
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Record time for Australian farmers

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/7/20230
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Tasmanian truck movements and the collapse of Scotts Logistics

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/6/20230
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Tasmanian truck movements and the collapse of Scotts Logistics

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/6/20230
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The sterile fight to get rid of codling moth

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/2/20230
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The sterile fight to get rid of codling moth

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/2/20230
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Keeping the cows out of creeks and waterways

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/1/20230
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Keeping the cows out of creeks and waterways

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
3/1/20230
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Commercialising Tasmania's seaweed industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/28/20230
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Commercialising Tasmania's seaweed industry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/28/20230
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Organic Bridport blueberries a taste treat

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/27/20230
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Organic Bridport blueberries a taste treat

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/27/20230
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Garlic tasting

Judging food or wine competitions can be a pleasurable experience....
2/24/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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The quest for the gold garlic statue

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/24/20230
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The quest for the gold garlic statue

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/24/20230
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Garlic tasting

Judging food or wine competitions can be a pleasurable experience....
2/24/20236 minutes, 58 seconds
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Vignerons coping with changing weather patterns

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/23/20230
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Vignerons coping with changing weather patterns

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/23/20230
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Multi-million dollar fishing industry left treading water despite major port overhaul

Overcrowding at the Port of Devonport has reached breaking point, says a group of fishers who have been waiting nearly 40 years for an upgrade.
2/22/202315 minutes, 10 seconds
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Commercial fishers look for a new home in Devonport

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/22/20230
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Multi-million dollar fishing industry left treading water despite major port overhaul

Overcrowding at the Port of Devonport has reached breaking point, says a group of fishers who have been waiting nearly 40 years for an upgrade.
2/22/202315 minutes, 10 seconds
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Commercial fishers look for a new home in Devonport

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/22/20230
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Research into seaweed use as food for humans

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/21/20230
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Research into seaweed use as food for humans

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/21/20230
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Call to fast track visas for agriculture

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/20/20230
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Call to fast track visas for agriculture

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/20/20230
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Day two of the National Dairy Conference in Hobart

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/17/20230
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Day two of the National Dairy Conference in Hobart

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/17/20230
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Dairy Conference an udder success!

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/16/20230
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Dairy Conference an udder success!

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/16/20230
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The robot picking your strawberry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/15/20230
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The robot picking your strawberry

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/15/20230
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Plantation fire believed to be arson

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/14/20230
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Plantation fire believed to be arson

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/14/20230
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Disjointed cherry season in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/13/20230
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Disjointed cherry season in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/13/20230
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Predictions of where next season's milk price may end up

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/10/20230
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Predictions of where next season's milk price may end up

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/10/20230
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Bobby Calf warning from Dairy Australia

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/8/20230
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Bobby Calf warning from Dairy Australia

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/8/20230
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Would you like to shear an alpaca?

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/7/20230
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Would you like to shear an alpaca?

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/7/20230
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The Tasmanian poppy crop this season is expected to be the smallest on record

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/6/20230
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The Tasmanian poppy crop this season is expected to be the smallest on record

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/6/20230
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Longtime cattle farmer turns to sheep

A lifelong stalwart of the cattle industry in Tasmania says he's just about finished dispersing his cattle and instead will put all his efforts into sheep.
2/3/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/3/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/3/20230
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Longtime cattle farmer turns to sheep

A lifelong stalwart of the cattle industry in Tasmania says he's just about finished dispersing his cattle and instead will put all his efforts into sheep.
2/3/20237 minutes, 15 seconds
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Tasmanian farmers nervous about Meadowbank Lake levels dropping

A group of Derwent Valley irrigators are looking at a vastly different late summer /autumn growing season this year and are hoping for a good autumn break.
2/2/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/2/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/2/20230
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Tasmanian farmers nervous about Meadowbank Lake levels dropping

A group of Derwent Valley irrigators are looking at a vastly different late summer /autumn growing season this year and are hoping for a good autumn break.
2/2/20237 minutes, 30 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/1/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
2/1/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/31/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/31/20230
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Horseriding changes lives for disabled people at Wynyard riding school

Riding instructor Virginia Turner loves watching people with disabilities and new adult riders blossom in the presence of her horses, at Wynyard in Tasmania.
1/30/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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Horseriding changes lives for disabled people at Wynyard riding school

Riding instructor Virginia Turner loves watching people with disabilities and new adult riders blossom in the presence of her horses, at Wynyard in Tasmania.
1/30/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/30/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/30/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/27/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/27/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/26/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/26/20230
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Dr Graeme Stevenson OAM recognised for a lifetime of Landcare work with dung beetles, earthworms and soil

Among those awarded an Order of Australia Medal is someone who is often spotted digging in Tasmanian paddocks, wearing a hat decorated with dung beetles and breaking into song.
1/26/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Dr Graeme Stevenson OAM recognised for a lifetime of Landcare work with dung beetles, earthworms and soil

Among those awarded an Order of Australia Medal is someone who is often spotted digging in Tasmanian paddocks, wearing a hat decorated with dung beetles and breaking into song.
1/26/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/25/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/25/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/24/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/24/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/23/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
1/23/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

potato supplies are still a little low and that's likely to continue for some time, although it's not just bad weather that's caused the shortage of frozen chips. fresh spuds are back in the supermarkets. the grain season is well underway with processors running out of room for the bumper crop.
1/19/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

potato supplies are still a little low and that's likely to continue for some time, although it's not just bad weather that's caused the shortage of frozen chips. fresh spuds are back in the supermarkets. the grain season is well underway with processors running out of room for the bumper crop.
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Tasmania's cherry season is in full swing, with exports ramped up to meet Chinese New Year demand. lower milk supplies reduces the amount of butter production. a push for students to consider an agricultural science degree at the University of Tasmania.
1/17/20230
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Tasmanian Country Hour

Tasmania's cherry season is in full swing, with exports ramped up to meet Chinese New Year demand. lower milk supplies reduces the amount of butter production. a push for students to consider an agricultural science degree at the University of Tasmania.
1/17/20230
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
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