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Tasmanian Country Hour
Tony Briscoe brings you rural news and events from Tasmania and a the nation.
Episodes
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Tasmanian Country Hour
The parliamentary inquiry into Commonwealth decisions on agricultural land turns its attention to Rushy Lagoon. The Country Hour also takes a closer look at…
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Four decades of wool production to finish on one Tasmanian farm
A farming couple in the state's north who have been in the wool industry for four decades are continuing a move away from the the wool sector.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
New Deer Management plan and ending wool production at one Tasmanian farm
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Organic Tasmanian winery gaining attention from around then world
The team behind wine label Small Wonder hope their new state-of-the-art cellar door and restaurant will draw more travellers to the Tamar Valley
- Tasmanian Country Hour
The value of trees on farm and the organic Tasmanian winery gaining attention
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Using fish waste to make fertiliser for farms in Tasmania
A mainland company using fish waste to make soil additives for farms and gardens has plans to open a processing plant in Tasmania.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Tasmanian Country Hour
Dairy farmers explore strategies for managing a potentially dry spring
- Tasmanian Country Hour
McCain terminates talks with its potato grower negotiating committee
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Dairy concern over visas and farming Kingfish in Bass Strait
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Farming Kingfish in pens in Bass Strait
15-thousand juvenile kingfish have made the journey from Western Australia to Tasmania ... for the next phase of the Blue Economy Zone research project.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Heritage apples protected at historic Tasmanian orchard
The University of Tasmania is reviving its heritage-listed orchard at Newnham, which dates back to the 1800s.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Independent Review of the investigation processes of the Forest Practises Authority
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Tasmanian Farmers join in the protest Rally at State Parliament
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Tasmanian farmers join in a protest rally at State Parliament
Tasmanian farmers have gathered on Parliament Lawns in Hobart this morning for a rally to voice their concerns about what they say is a growing burden of…
Tasmanian Country HourLamb Meatballs a hit with consumers for one Tasmanian sheep farm
A Central Highlands Farmer has turned his traditional wool operation at Hamilton into a farm producing a range of meat products for consumers.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Family Farm succession planning a success at two Tasmanian farms
The Gardners have been talking about their farm succession plan since the three kids were in high school
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Visa changes a concern for farmers and the ocean adding flavour to the whiskey
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Whiskey Distillery adding the flavour of the ocean
A distiller on Tasmania's East Coast is bucking the trend of a drop in sales of alcohol drinks world wide, and is increasing its market share.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Alarming drop in bull kelp growth off King Island
International seaweed experts and local marine scientists have gathered on King Island this week
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Mount Lyell Mine to re-open and Tasmanian Fruit on show in Hong Kong
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Promoting Tasmania fruit in Hong Kong at Fruit Logistica
One of the biggest international events for Tasmanian Fruit Growers begins today in Hong Kong and will run over the next three days.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Protein needs pushing red met sales and the Young Tasmanian Farmer of the Year
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year
It was a big weekend for Blessington farm manager Will Lyon at the Rural Youth Young Farmer of the Year Competition.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Drought hitting UK farmers hard
Farmers in the UK continue to battle through the driest summer on record.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Results of the Farmer Wellbeing survey and fat oysters
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Winter is kind to Oysters on the East Coast of Tasmania
The news this week that the East Coast of Tasmania is at a higher risk of bushfires this spring, has brought back vivid memories of what happened late last…
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Heightened risk of bushfire in parts of rural Tasmania
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Increased risk of bushfire on Tasmania's east coast
A large populated region of Tasmania has been declared as an Increased Risk of Bushfire for Spring.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Potato growers reject Simplot approaching growers
More than 100 potato growers supplying Simplot's chip factory at Ulverstone have told a meeting, they fear for their industry's future if they agree to the…
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Concern around Varroa Mite spreading to Tasmania
Beekeepers across several states are learning to live with hives infected by the deadly Varroa Mite
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Herbicide resistant ryegrass a big problem for onion growers
Herbicide resistant rye-grass is one of the most significant issues vegetable growers face
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Varroa and Pollination are major concerns for Beekeepers
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
JBS Australia investment welcomed
The chair of Cattle Australia Garry Edwards says he's pleased with news of the joint venture between meat packer JBS Australia and Indonesian sovereign wealth…
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Partial Sale of JBS Australia welcomed
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
JBS Australia sells off a quarter share to Indonesia
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
- Tasmanian Country Hour
Extra jobs from expansion of Strawberry Farm
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.