Tasmanian Farmer newspaper

01/07/2024

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to the July 2024 edition of Tasmanian Farmer.

18/06/2024

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to the June 2024 edition of Tasmanian Farmer.

18/06/2024

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Tasmanian Farmer.

18/06/2024

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to the April 2024 edition of Tasmanian Farmer.

03/03/2024

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to the March 2024 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

05/02/2024

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

Welcome to the February 2024 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

04/01/2024

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

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Welcome to the January 2024 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

04/12/2023

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to the December 2023 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

08/11/2023

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to the November 2023 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

11/10/2023

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter.

Tasmanian Farmer prides itself on providing farmers, primary producers and associated businesses with a comprehensive publication on the latest information, relevant to their needs.

Inside, readers will find invaluable information on new product releases, technology, stock innovations, industry achievements and news regarding the local rural sector.

If you think you have a local farm or food story to tell, simply email our new editor Phoebe Christofi your ideas at [email protected]

*The team at Tasmanian Farmer wish to acknowledge the traditional owners as the continuing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome to the October 2023 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

23/06/2023

Welcome to our latest edition of Tasmanian Farmer!

This month we feature Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Rural Business Tasmania, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, Wine Tasmania, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, Bob Brown Foundation, Tourism Industry Council Tasmania, Sustainable Table, Truffles of Tasmania, Scoot Boot, Micro Lab Tasmania, NRM North, Ocho Beer, and more.

https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/8244801/tasmanian-farmer-july-2023/

Welcome to the July 2023 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

03/05/2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Tasmanian Farmer, and to our new editor, Phoebe Christofi!

This month we feature The Grain Family, Harvest Moon - Forth Farm, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Rural Business Tasmania, Primary Employers Tasmania, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, Derwent Catchment Project, Leading Rein, Wine Tasmania, Preston Rodeo 2023, Agfest Field Days, Tasmania, TTMI Tasmania, Rural Alive & Well, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers, Meat & Livestock Australia, and many more.

https://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/8181316/

Welcome to ACM's free monthly newspaper, connecting lutruwita/Tasmania's farming community with the stories that matter. Tasmanian Farmer prides...

03/04/2023

Good morning to our Tassie Farmer followers!

Welcome to the latest edition which features stories on Farmers for Climate Action, Meat & Livestock Australia Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, , Cradle Coast Authority, Bureau of Meteorology, Tasting Trail Tasmania, Hursey Seafoods, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Dairy Tas, Nuffield Australia, RSPCA Tasmania, , Agfest Field Days, Tasmania and NRM North, along with our front cover article featuring South-East farmer and 2022 Nuffield Scholarship recipient Iain Field.

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading!⛰

Welcome to the April 2023 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

07/03/2023

Welcome to the latest Tasmanian Farmer!

The March 2023 edition features stories on Island Rodeo Circuit, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, Yolla Co-Op, Biosecurity Tasmania, Cradle Coast Authority, Bureau of Meteorology, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Dairy Tas, Royal Flying Doctor Service TAS, Marinus Link, National Farmers' Federation, Australian Veterinary Association, Australian Dairy Conference, Syngenta and Meat & Livestock Australia, along with our front cover article featuring King Island wool producer Johnny MacNamara.

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading! 🐏

Welcome to the March 2023 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

26/02/2023

Morning Tas Farming Fam!🦞

We have a public service announcement, sharing news from our friends over at Cradle Coast Authority about their upcoming field day at Circular Head.

Titled 'Crayfish, Creeks and Carbon' the FREE event will run from 10:30am-1pm (lunch provided) on April 5 at Brodies Road, Roger River, and will feature a mix of presenters talking about Giant Freshwater Crayfish, revegetation and farm carbon emissions/credits.

Presenters include:
- Todd Walsh, Giant Freshwater Crayfish expert, with a live crayfish
- Associate Professor Matthew Harrison, soil carbon expert, talking about carbon markets and managing soil carbon on farm.
- Fiona Marshall, Giant Freshwater Crayfish Recovery Project Coordinator
talking about the works undertaken in Circular Head to improving river health and crayfish habitat.
- Dr Helen Morgan from the Tasmanian Land Conservancy talking about planning and managing a farm revegetation program.

Bookings are essential for parking and catering purposes - please contact Project Coordinator Fiona Marshall on 0413 382 390 or via email [email protected] to register by March 31.

*Please note, the event is in an open paddock with some uneven ground, so dress accordingly.*

07/02/2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Tasmanian Farmer!

The February 2023 offering features stories on Tasmanian Irrigation, Tas TAFE, Biosecurity Tasmania, The Udder Way, Cradle Coast Authority, Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Latrobe Council, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Australian Wool Innovation, North Motton Cherries, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Australian Dairy Conference, Ashgrove Cheese, RSPCA Tasmania and Meat & Livestock Australia, along with our front cover article featuring Smithton dairy farmer Paul Nichols and his family farm.

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading! 🍫

Welcome to the February 2023 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

11/01/2023

Happy New Year to all of our fantastic followers!

We hope you enjoy the January edition of Tasmanian Farmer which features stories on Nutrien Livestock Tasmania, The Stud Merino Breeders Association of Tasmania, NRM North, Inland Fisheries Service, NWTAS for CLEAN OCEANS, Meat & Livestock Australia, AUSVEG, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, FAR Australia, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Cradle Coast Authority, AgriFutures Australia, Tasmanian Irrigation, Wildcare Tasmania, Saffire Freycinet, Rural Business Tasmania, Farmers for Climate Action and Lenah Game Meats of Tasmania, along with our front cover article featuring Midlands farmer Julian von Bibra and Greening Australia's Dr Elizabeth Pietrzykowski..

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading! 🌳

Welcome to the January 2023 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

05/12/2022

Happy Monday to all of our fantastic followers!

We hope you enjoy the December edition of Tasmanian Farmer which features stories on Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, Cradle Coast Authority, Bob Brown Foundation, WIRES, Fruit Growers Tasmania, ABC Landline, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation, Tassal Tasmanian Salmon, Biosecurity Tasmania, Dairy Tas, Motherland, AgriFutures Australia, Costa Berries, Valma Poll Herefords Poll Dorset’s & White Suffolks - along with our front page producer profile on Driscoll's 'Sweetest Batch' strawberries.

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading! 🍓

Welcome to the December 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

07/11/2022

Welcome to the November edition of Tassie Farmer!

This month, you'll find stories featuring Australian Organic, FAR Australia, Ambulance Tasmania, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, Primary Employers Tasmania, One Tree Planted, Unions Tasmania, Rural Aid, Rural Business Tasmania, AgriFutures Australia, New Holland Agriculture, Martindale Angus, Jack's Creek, Tasmania Fire Service, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Sea Forest Australia and Dairy Australia - along with our front page producer profile on Stephens Tasmanian Honey- R Stephens Apiarists.

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading! 🐝

Welcome to the November 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

06/10/2022

Welcome to the October edition of our little paper!

This month, you'll find stories featuring Fine Food Australia, Tasmanian Poppy Growers' Association, Dairy Tas, Harvest Moon - Forth Farm, Tasmania SES, Rangeview Poll Dorset & White Suffolk Sheep Studs, Motherland Australia, Valma Poll Herefords Poll Dorset’s & White Suffolks, Nuffield Australia, Cradle Coast Authority, Landcare Tasmania, Tasmanian Women in Agriculture, Australian Olive Association Ltd, NORTH Festival and FarmBot - along with our front page producer profile on Glen Torrie Pastures.

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading! 🐂

Welcome to the October 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

06/09/2022

Good morning to our fantastic Facebook followers!

Have you had a chance to read the September edition of our little paper? This month, you'll find stories featuring National Farmers' Federation, Burnie Agricultural & Pastoral Society, Petuna, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, University of Tasmania, Greening Australia and Agfest Field Days, Tasmania, along with our front page producer profile on Long Name Farm.

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading! 🐷

Welcome to the September 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

28/08/2022

Have you heard the good news?
The 2022 Show & Agri-Expo, aka The Burnie Show, is BACK! 🎡

This fantastic event provides the community with an agricultural show filled with livestock, produce and craft competitions - not to mention the ever-popular sideshow alley offering carnival rides and games for all ages.

Head to burnietickets.com.au and book your tickets today🚜

All the show favourites are set to return.

02/08/2022

Welcome to Wednesday🌻

We hope you've had a chance to enjoy the August edition of our little paper. This month includes articles featuring: Shima Wasabi, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, Biosecurity Tasmania, Royal Flying Doctor Service TAS, Australian Honey Products, Rural Aid, NRM North, Cradle Coast NRM, Sea Forest Australia, Agfest Field Days, Tasmania, Zoetis and Van Dairy Group Pty Ltd trading as VDL Farms.

If you have a yarn you would like to see covered by Tasmanian Farmer, simply drop our editor an email at: [email protected]

Happy reading! 🐝

Welcome to the August 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

11/07/2022

Happy Monday!

Have you had a chance to catch up on the latest news in the July edition of Tasmanian Farmer?

This issue is filled with info on some fantastic seasonal events, including Agfest Field Days, Tasmania and agriCULTURED, along with our front page story on Truffles of Tasmania _ Deloraine.

Feel free to reach out if you think you have a Tassie farm or food story to tell. Simply email our editor Kate Stark at [email protected] with the details 🚜

Welcome to the July 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

06/06/2022

Happy Monday!

Get a load of our latest edition which features our front page story on West Tamar Fungi 🍄

The June issue also contains articles mentioning the great work of rural and regional companies across the state including: Primary Employers Tasmania, Sea Forest Australia, Fonterra, Biosecurity Tasmania, Royal Flying Doctor Service TAS, Lifeline Tasmania, TrailGraze, Agfest Field Days, Tasmania, Hydro Tasmania, Tasmanian Irrigation, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, and loads more.

Stay warm and keep well❄️

04/05/2022

Are you a Tasmanian red meat producer? Then Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture would like to hear from you.

Please take a moment to complete our survey as part of the Livestock Productivity Partnership Nexus Project: exploring profitable, sustainable livestock businesses in an increasingly variable climate.

The survey is anonymous and should take around 15 minutes to complete: http://ow.ly/QoqT50IU5FB

03/05/2022

Good morning to all our dear followers!

The May edition of Tasmanian Farmer is here to brighten up a cloudy day🌤

Read all about our front cover subjects Touchwood Farm Goat Dairy and catch up on the latest farming news from across the state.

The May issue also features articles on Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, Active Farmers, Nutrien, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Australian Research Council, University of Tasmania, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Sheep Producers Australia, Tasmanian Climate Collective, FAR Australia, Tas TAFE, Tasmanian H**p Association, RSPCA Tasmania, Tasfoods, Costa Berries, Relationships Australia Tasmania, Seed Freaks, Meat & Livestock Australia and Grainsense.

Happy reading 🍂

Welcome to the May 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

25/04/2022

Happy Monday!

Have you had a chance to check out our article detailing recent wheat trial results from FAR Australia's Hyper Yielding Crop planted at the Tasmanian Crop Technology Centre at Hagley?

We spoke to FAR research manager Darcy Warren about the project which he said has "exceeded expectations".🌾

A recent wheat trial, led by Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia is showing encouraging results at the Tasmanian...

10/03/2022

Dear fellow Farmers 🚜

I present to you, for your reading pleasure, the March edition of Tasmanian Farmer newspaper. It's been a bit of a rocky start to the year with our state experiencing extreme dry weather.

Make sure you're checking in on your mates and reaching out to friends and family if you need to chat🌾

This issue features Pure and Purple Garlic, Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association, Meat & Livestock Australia, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Australian Wool Innovation, Royal Flying Doctor Service TAS, ifarmwell.com.au, Numnuts, AUSVEG, Upper Murray Seeds, Gallagher Animal Management and Hort Innovation ...along with our cover story on Black Barn Hill🐑

Welcome to the March 2022 edition of Tasmanian Farmer

10/02/2022

Have you had a chance to try the produce from La Cántara Artisan Cheeses at Smithton? We hear their award-winning 'Blue Cow' cheese is absolutely deeeee-licious! 🐄🧀

La Cantara Artisan Cheeses opened at the Agritas' Duck River Meadows Dairy project in January 2021.