Tasmanian Country Hour

Tasmanian Country Hour 26.06.2026 50:49 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Concern over egg production from Avian Influenza 23.06.2026 11:23 ↓

Regarding the bird flu situation, what are the mindsets of our egg farmers here in Tasmania with the  cases of H5 avian influenza confirmed on the mainland

Biosecurity Tasmania on bird flu detection 23.06.2026 51:13 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

From Corporate America to a Tasmanian farm 22.06.2026 7:00 ↓

This north west sheep farmers path into the industry has been far from typical.

Deadly strain of bird flu detected in Australia for the first time 22.06.2026 52:00 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A waiting game for vineyard expansion in Tasmania 19.06.2026 6:29 ↓

A Derwent Valley vineyard has started bottling its own label after years of selling the grapes to other winemakers.

Buffalo cheese on the menu 19.06.2026 6:18 ↓

The couple behind Tasmanian Buffalo have added cheese making to their repertoire.

Concern over commercial scallop season 18.06.2026 49:55 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Are Hereford cattle making a comeback? 18.06.2026 6:16 ↓

The owners of a Hereford stud in the Central Highlands believe the breed is making somewhat of a comeback, after the rise of the Angus breed around the country.

Big expansion at Bejo Vegetable Seeds in Cressy 17.06.2026 6:01 ↓

A major vegetable seed producer is on track to deliver its $39 million dollar expansion at Cressy, following the harvest next season.

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.