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Tony Briscoe brings you rural news and events from Tasmania and a the nation.

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    • Jun 9, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Tasmanian Country Hour

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 50:30


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Calls for more grain for a Tasmanian whiskey distillery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 7:57


    Tasmanian farmers have been urged to grow more grain as a big distillery in the state looks to increase production to twenty four seven.

    New whiskey distillers press ahead with production in Tasmania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 51:27


    Tasmanian Police Minister pushes back on caps for gun ownership

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 51:15


    Lemons turning into shrub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 6:15


    When life gives you lemons, and many Tassie backyards have them, you could turn them into shrub !

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 54:59


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Boags to close it Launceston brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 50:08


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Union shocked at the closure of Boags Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 13:55


    The northern Tasmanian brewery Boag's has announced plans to cease production in the state by November.

    A passion for dairy farming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 7:48


    Let's meet a farmer who has a real passion for the dairy industry even after almost two decades of early morning starts for milking.

    Parched Midlands receives good rain and a passion for dairy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 51:48


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 50:54


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Starfish decimate scallop beds in Tasmanian waters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 50:54


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Starfish decimating scallop beds in Tasmanian waters

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 16:11


    If you're a fan of Tassie scallops, they could be in short supply this year

    Irrigation concerns for the Derwent River in Tasmania

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2026 51:33


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Consultation with farmers over right to repair agricultural machinery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 8:42


    The Federal Government today announced the start of a six week consultation period on right to repair legislation for farm machinery.

    State Budget initiatives for the agriculture sector and farmers coping with the dry conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 52:04


    Farmers battle with dry conditions in parts of Tasmania

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 11:08


    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.

    Midlands farmers protecting the natural habitat on farms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 7:45


    A growing number of farmers in the Midlands are signing up to a program to help protect unique habitat on their properties.

    Huge demand for vegetable seedlings and protecting habitat on Midlands farms

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 50:41


    Huge demand for vegetable seedlings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 6:56


    In March Tasmania's biggest vegetable and flower seedlings producer almost sold out of vegetable plants,

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 54:50


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 51:43


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Latest Pepper Berry Harvest at North Tasmanian farm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 7:41


    Have you ever tried using Tasmanian native pepper in your cooking ?

    Campania winemaker named as a Young Gun of Wine finalist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 7:11


    Campania winemaker Jake Sheedy is flying the flag for the Coal River Valley as another finalist in the Young Gun of Wine Award. 

    Tamar Valley winemaker Sam Rush named as Young Gun of Wine finalist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 6:00


    There's a strong Tasmanian contingent for the 20th annual Young Gun of Wine Awards

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 52:03


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    New owner for Tasmania's largest poppy processor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 51:26


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    New owners for Tasmanian poppy processor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 7:27


    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.

    Latest Walnut harvest going well in the Coal River Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 5:56


    At a walnut farm in Richmond's Coal River Valley, harvesting is underway.

    New Hop variety adds confidence to latest Hop Harvest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 6:38


    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 first time.

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 55:00


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 50:08


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    A real family affair when it comes to planting garlic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 12:28


    Time to talk garlic a very popular plant in gardens across the state, and a big part of one Flinders Island farm.

    Tough decision to sell the family farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 8:19


    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.

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 53:33


    Dairy farmers urging milk companies to increase new season prices in June

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 55:00


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Tasmanian Country Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 60:00


    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

    Protecting the Environment on Bruny Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 6:32


    Protecting birds and fighting feral cats are two of the major programs at the Men's Shed on Bruny Island.

    Big demand for unique Tasmanian honey varieties

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 5:56


    A Tasmanian farming couple  started small pre COVID but their different varieties of honey are now attracting strong demand from around Australia.

    Discussion paper released on the Tasmanian Wine Industry as harvest begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:30


    It's a busy time of the year for the wine industry in Tasmania with the latest vintage underway.

    No trip to West Coast for Tasmanian Honey Producer and Discussion Paper on the Wine Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 50:19


    Tasmanian honey producer avoids the west coast leatherwood trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 6:29


    It's been a bittersweet season for many beekeepers chasing leatherwood

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