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Tasmanian Country Hour
Tony Briscoe brings you rural news and events from Tasmania and a the nation.
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Tasmanian Country HourStarfish decimate scallop beds in Tasmanian waters
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Tasmanian Country HourStarfish decimating scallop beds in Tasmanian waters
If you're a fan of Tassie scallops, they could be in short supply this year
Tasmanian Country HourIrrigation concerns for the Derwent River in Tasmania
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Tasmanian Country HourConsultation with farmers over right to repair agricultural machinery
The Federal Government today announced the start of a six week consultation period on right to repair legislation for farm machinery.
Tasmanian Country HourFarmers battle with dry conditions in parts of Tasmania
Many livestock farmers in the state have made the decision to de-stock their properties prior to a winter where there may be a big lack of feed for the animals.
Tasmanian Country HourState Budget initiatives for the agriculture sector and farmers coping with the dry conditions
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Tasmanian Country HourHuge demand for vegetable seedlings
In March Tasmania's biggest vegetable and flower seedlings producer almost sold out of vegetable plants,
Tasmanian Country HourHuge demand for vegetable seedlings and protecting habitat on Midlands farms
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Tasmanian Country HourMidlands farmers protecting the natural habitat on farms
A growing number of farmers in the Midlands are signing up to a program to help protect unique habitat on their properties.


Tasmanian Country HourLatest Pepper Berry Harvest at North Tasmanian farm
Have you ever tried using Tasmanian native pepper in your cooking ?
Tasmanian Country HourCampania winemaker named as a Young Gun of Wine finalist
Campania winemaker Jake Sheedy is flying the flag for the Coal River Valley as another finalist in the Young Gun of Wine Award.
Tasmanian Country HourTamar Valley winemaker Sam Rush named as Young Gun of Wine finalist
There's a strong Tasmanian contingent for the 20th annual Young Gun of Wine Awards

Tasmanian Country HourNew owner for Tasmania's largest poppy processor
Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.
Tasmanian Country HourNew owners for Tasmanian poppy processor
Tasmania's largest poppy processor has a new owner, and it's on board with a vision to extract more value from alkaloid poppies grown here.
Tasmanian Country HourLatest Walnut harvest going well in the Coal River Valley
At a walnut farm in Richmond's Coal River Valley, harvesting is underway.
Tasmanian Country HourNew Hop variety adds confidence to latest Hop Harvest
Australia's biggest hop grower is hoping a new hop variety will revitalise the world market, after the latest harvest where the luna hop was picked for the…


Tasmanian Country HourA real family affair when it comes to planting garlic
Time to talk garlic a very popular plant in gardens across the state, and a big part of one Flinders Island farm.
Tasmanian Country HourTough decision to sell the family farm
A Central Highlands farming couple have taken the big step of selling off the family farm after a decade and a half running the property.
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Dairy farmers urging milk companies to increase new season prices in June