Tasmanian Country Hour

A new Private Forests Tasmania project will see three Tasmanian farmers plant 273 hectares of commercial trees to sequester carbon,  and diversify their income.

In the south of Tasmania there is an urban farmer who divides his time between a suburban house in Bellerive, and a patch of very productive land on the outskirts of Richmond in the Coal River Valley.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Vegetable and herb farm helps out local school

*Australia remains free from foot and mouth disease but locals have developed a vaccine against FMD*A Huonville vegetable grower has joined forces with the local primary school to provide seedlings for a fundraiser*A seed company in Margate which began life during the pandemic is now expanding rapidly as demand heats up

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Traditionally divers took on risky tasks in the aquaculture industry like pressure cleaning and repairing nets.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Milk production problems in the Bega factory near Hobart

Plans for big expansion at Derwent Valley pig farm

Derwent Estate snaps up Puddleduck Vineyard

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian farmers Rob and Tara Coker are used to dealing with floods

A unique herd of cattle are on the market in Tasmania as the current owner wants to ensure the protection of the Shetland cattle.

Farmers in the Colebrook area expect to know more about an extension of water from the Greater South East Irrigation scheme next week, and for one farm it will be vital for the future.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A few years ago, Trish Davies got an email from a real estate agent showing beautiful drone shots of an olive grove, homestead and cafe at Latrobe.

Restrictions eased on US Beef imports into Australia

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A pen of Suffolk lambs has sold for $422 each at Powranna

Craft beer company going strong

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Better communication leads to safer farms

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Berry farm owner counting the cost of power connection

The million dollar price tag for a power connection

Inland fish farming in Tasmania

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

One of Tasmania's oldest vineyards of the modern era is celebrating its 45th birthday this year.

Building the family farm in a Golden Valley

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Details of the 2025 Wine Grape Harvest have been released today by WineTasmania, and it all points to a record vintage.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A niche farming business in Tasmania is kicking goals in one of Asia's biggest markets.

Tasmanian farmers receive freight relief 

Freight relief for farmers

Farmers say no to compensation offer

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Calls to change the funding cycle for Rural Mental Health organisation