Tasmanian Country Hour

The weather Bureau declares El Nino active and a big expansion at a Tasmanian seed company 17.06.2026 52:06 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Underwater drones tackle sea urchins 17.06.2026 6:38 ↓

You may know of drones that fly in the sky but what about ones that work under water?

Deer numbers set to cost Tasmania more than a billion dollars 16.06.2026 51:51 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Rare herb found in a small area of North Tasmania 16.06.2026 6:13 ↓

Conservation efforts to protect one of Tasmania's rarest plants are expanding near Beaconsfield.

Wild deer to cost Tasmania more than a billion dollars 16.06.2026 12:05 ↓

The Invasive Species Council has released new economic modelling which shows wild fallow deer could cost Tasmania up to $1 point 4 billion dollars over the next 30 years unless control efforts are scaled up dramatically.

Tasmanian Country Hour 15.06.2026 49:39 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Dairy farmers say new milk price does not cover input costs 12.06.2026 6:46 ↓

It's been almost two weeks since dairy farmers received their opening milk price for the upcoming season.

Tasmanian Country Hour 09.06.2026 50:30 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Calls for more grain for a Tasmanian whiskey distillery 05.06.2026 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 05.06.2026 51:27 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Lemons turning into shrub 04.06.2026 6:15 ↓

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

Tasmanian Police Minister pushes back on caps for gun ownership 04.06.2026 51:15 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian Country Hour 03.06.2026 54:59 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Union shocked at the closure of Boags Brewery 02.06.2026 13:55 ↓

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

Boags to close it Launceston brewery 02.06.2026 50:08 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Parched Midlands receives good rain and a passion for dairy 29.05.2026 51:48 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A passion for dairy farming 29.05.2026 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.

Tasmanian Country Hour 27.05.2026 50:54 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Starfish decimating scallop beds in Tasmanian waters 26.05.2026 16:11 ↓

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

Starfish decimate scallop beds in Tasmanian waters 26.05.2026 50:54 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Irrigation concerns for the Derwent River in Tasmania 25.05.2026 51:33 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Farmers battle with dry conditions in parts of Tasmania 22.05.2026 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.

Consultation with farmers over right to repair agricultural machinery 22.05.2026 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 22.05.2026 52:04 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Midlands farmers protecting the natural habitat on farms 21.05.2026 7:45 ↓

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