Tasmanian Country Hour

Tasmanian poppy growers concern over chemical changes 31.07.2026 8:47 ↓

Changes to the way weedkiller diquat can be applied to alkaloid poppies from modified, larger drums, has raised concerns for the sector.

Hundreds attend the Red Meat Update in Launceston 31.07.2026 52:16 ↓

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Tasmanian Country Hour 30.07.2026 52:33 ↓

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Protection for small leafy vegetable producers 29.07.2026 7:07 ↓

Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has intervened in the issue around small and community food producers in the state directing them to be exempt from changes to the Primary Produce Safety Regulations.

Tasmanian rangers on the lookout for bird flu 29.07.2026 6:14 ↓

Tebrukunna  rangers in the states far north east are stepping up their beach patrols, in preparation for the arrival of h5 bird flu.

Protection in Tasmania for small vegetable producers 29.07.2026 50:55 ↓

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Tasmanian Country Hour 28.07.2026 51:16 ↓

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Tasmanian Country Hour 23.07.2026 51:06 ↓

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Tasmanian Country Hour 20.07.2026 52:11 ↓

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Tasmanian Country Hour 13.07.2026 52:37 ↓

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Farmhouse feasts at historic Tasmanian property 10.07.2026 7:51 ↓

Seven out of 10 tourists are seeking out agritourism experiences in the state, but locals are increasingly looking for the story behind their food too.

Cattle levy meeting and farmhouse feast 10.07.2026 51:13 ↓

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New Distillery in Tasmania finally making whiskey 10.07.2026 7:47 ↓

One of the largest and newest Whiskey Distilleries in Tasmania is now making its own paddock to bottle spirits in the Coal River Valley.

Reaction to the sale of Rushy Lagoon in Tasmania 09.07.2026 50:55 ↓

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Reaction to the sale of Tasmania's largest farm 09.07.2026 18:50 ↓

Tasmania's peak farming body has slammed the Federal Government's decision to approve the sale of Tasmania's largest farm to a UK forestry investor.

Tasmanian Country Hour 06.07.2026 51:06 ↓

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Expanding the truffle farm in Tasmania 03.07.2026 7:25 ↓

A smaller truffle farm in Tasmania's north west is biting the bullet and has planted more than 300 trees hoping to boost production.

Tasmanian farmers loving the rain 03.07.2026 51:50 ↓

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Unique beef and pork at one Tasmanian farm 03.07.2026 10:20 ↓

A unique breed of cattle and pigs is proving very popular for one Tasmanian farming couple marketing the produce.

Tasmanian Country Hour 02.07.2026 50:33 ↓

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Tasmanian Country Hour 01.07.2026 50:37 ↓

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Automated Agronomy and the Distiller who loves the Antarctic 30.06.2026 51:00 ↓

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The Vodka Distiller who loves Antarctica 30.06.2026 7:11 ↓

Distilling potatoes into vodka is a long way from coming to grips with the cold of an Antarctic winter.

Farmers getting used to automated agronomy 30.06.2026 6:31 ↓

Agronomists are seen as a important fixture in the ag landscape  to keep crops on track.

Trapping feral cats and another pest for potato growers 29.06.2026 50:57 ↓

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