Tasmanian Country Hour

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.

Huge demand for vegetable seedlings 21.05.2026 6:56 ↓

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

Huge demand for vegetable seedlings and protecting habitat on Midlands farms 21.05.2026 50:41 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian Country Hour 20.05.2026 54:50 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian Country Hour 19.05.2026 51:43 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Latest Pepper Berry Harvest at North Tasmanian farm 18.05.2026 7:41 ↓

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

Tamar Valley winemaker Sam Rush named as Young Gun of Wine finalist 15.05.2026 6:00 ↓

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

Campania winemaker named as a Young Gun of Wine finalist 15.05.2026 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. 

Tasmanian Country Hour 13.05.2026 52:03 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

New owners for Tasmanian poppy processor 11.05.2026 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.

New owner for Tasmania's largest poppy processor 11.05.2026 51:26 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Latest Walnut harvest going well in the Coal River Valley 08.05.2026 5:56 ↓

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

New Hop variety adds confidence to latest Hop Harvest 08.05.2026 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 29.04.2026 55:00 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian Country Hour 22.04.2026 50:08 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A real family affair when it comes to planting garlic 20.04.2026 12:28 ↓

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