TasFarmers Talks

The sale of Rushy Lagoon has been approved and TasFarmers says the decision raises serious questions about the use of tax payers money. In this episode of TasFarmers Talks, President Nathan Cox, COO Neil Grose and Shadow Minister for Primary Industries Janie Finlay unpack the implications of the Rushy Lagoon decision, from food security and foreign investment to regional jobs and community confide...

This week on TasFarmers Talks, we unpack the latest political developments in Tasmania, examine growing concerns over dairy effluent regulation and rising compliance costs, discuss the state's deer management challenge, and provide an update on potato contract negotiations and what they mean for growers.

Milk prices are falling. Deer numbers remain a challenge. And questions continue about the future of productive agricultural land in the North East. This week on TasFarmers Talks, the team examines the pressures facing farmers and whether current policies are helping agriculture grow.

In this episode of TasFarmers Talks , the team unpacks the Federal Budget, concerns around tax changes affecting family farms and succession planning, and what farmers need to see from Tasmania’s upcoming State Budget. The discussion also turns to growing frustration with regulatory complexity, following recent Forest Practices Authority enforcement action on the East Coast, and asks whether curre...

In this special TasFarmers podcast episode, TasFarmers sits down with National Farmers’ Federation CEO Mike Guerin and President Hamish McIntyre to unpack the growing pressure facing Australian agriculture. From rising fuel and fertiliser costs to food security, freight challenges, and the controversial EU trade deal, our conversation explores what’s really at stake for farmers, regional communiti...

In this episode of TasFarmers Talks , the focus intensifies on fuel, fertiliser, and the uncertainty facing farmers across Tasmania. Felicity Richards, Neil Grose and Elizabeth Skirving unpack diesel supply concerns, rising costs, and the pressure on farm cash flow, along with what farmers can do to plan ahead. A practical look at the challenges on the ground, and what needs to happen next.

In this episode of TasFarmers Talks , recorded ahead of the Prime Minister’s latest address, the team unpacks growing concern across agriculture as farmers wait for clarity on fuel supply. While fuel relief has been welcomed by the broader community, the reality on farm is different, with ongoing uncertainty around diesel availability, fertiliser supply, and rising input costs continuing to impact...

In this episode of TasFarmers Talks, outgoing President Ian Sauer reflects on his time leading the organisation, the progress made for Tasmanian farmers, and the foundations built to strengthen TasFarmers for the future. The conversation also introduces new President Nathan Cox and Vice President Felicity Richards, who outline their focus on members, practical advocacy, and building on the work al...

In this episode of TasFarmers Talks, the team tackles the ongoing firearm policy debate, rising fuel and fertiliser costs, and what these pressures mean for farmers right now. TasFarmers President Ian Sauer, CEO Nathan Calman, and COO Neil Grose discuss the role of firearms as a tool of trade, the risks of policy being developed without proper consultation, and why getting this balance right matte...

In this episode of Farmers Talks , the conversation dives into the growing pressure farmers are facing from regulation, rising energy costs, and slow-moving bureaucracy. TasFarmers President Ian Sauer , policy lead Neil Grose , and berry grower Steph Terry unpack the real-world impact of red tape on farming businesses — from power prices and irrigation challenges to workforce housing and complianc...

In this episode of TasFarmers Talks , TasFarmers President Ian Sauer, CEO Nathan Calman, and COO Neil Grose confront the escalating crisis of feral deer across Tasmania and its mounting toll on farm productivity, the environment, and regional economies. Drawing on member surveys and government data, the panel outlines how deer populations have surged dramatically in recent years, causing extensive...

In this episode of TasFarmers Talks, TasFarmers President Ian Sauer, CEO Nathan Calman, and COO Neil Grose examine growing frustration with Tasmania’s local government system. The discussion explores council rates, inconsistent valuation methods, planning failures, over-governance, and the impact these issues have on farmers’ competitiveness and productivity. Drawing on member feedback, the panel...

Bushfires, fuel management and what farmers are warning the government about