Tasmanian Country Hour

Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year 24.08.2026 5:23 ↓

It was a big weekend for Blessington farm manager Will Lyon at the Rural Youth Young Farmer of the Year Competition.

Winter is kind to Oysters on the East Coast of Tasmania 21.08.2026 7:07 ↓

The news this week that the East Coast of Tasmania is at a higher risk of bushfires this spring, has brought back vivid memories of what happened late last year for one east Coast oyster grower...

Drought hitting UK farmers hard 21.08.2026 6:23 ↓

Farmers in the UK continue to battle through the driest summer on record.

Results of the Farmer Wellbeing survey and fat oysters 21.08.2026 52:19 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian Country Hour 20.08.2026 51:24 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Heightened risk of bushfire in parts of rural Tasmania 19.08.2026 52:15 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Increased risk of bushfire on Tasmania's east coast 19.08.2026 9:24 ↓

A large populated region of Tasmania has been declared as an Increased Risk of Bushfire for Spring.

Potato growers reject Simplot approaching growers 19.08.2026 9:56 ↓

More than 100 potato growers supplying Simplot's chip factory at Ulverstone have told a meeting, they fear for their industry's future if they agree to the company's latest supply agreement

Varroa and Pollination are major concerns for Beekeepers 18.08.2026 52:19 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Herbicide resistant ryegrass a big problem for onion growers 18.08.2026 11:26 ↓

Herbicide resistant rye-grass is one of the most significant issues vegetable growers face

Concern around Varroa Mite spreading to Tasmania 18.08.2026 9:49 ↓

Beekeepers across several states are learning to live with hives infected by the deadly Varroa Mite

Tasmanian Country Hour 14.08.2026 51:42 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian Country Hour 13.08.2026 52:08 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian Country Hour 12.08.2026 52:52 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Partial Sale of JBS Australia welcomed 11.08.2026 51:42 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

JBS Australia investment welcomed 11.08.2026 10:32 ↓

The chair of Cattle Australia Garry Edwards says he's pleased with news of the joint venture between meat packer JBS Australia and Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara Investment Management.

JBS Australia sells off a quarter share to Indonesia 10.08.2026 52:07 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Huge expansion of strawberry runner farm 07.08.2026 7:19 ↓

A multi  million dollar expansion to a strawberry growing farm in the Central Highlands will see another 50 seasonal workers employed in the area.

Extra jobs from expansion of Strawberry Farm 07.08.2026 50:42 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Judging the first ever Tasmania Whiskey and Spirits Awards 06.08.2026 12:06 ↓

A Scottish whiskey judge has painted a positive picture for the Tasmanian Whiskey industry after visiting a number of local distilleries and judging the first ever Tasmanian Whiskey Awards this week.

Concern over lamb exports to America 06.08.2026 51:03 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Are Australian lamb exports affecting the US lamb market? 06.08.2026 11:57 ↓

Behind the scenes, various livestock agencies are pulling together data to prove that Australia isn't causing serious harm to America's sheep industry.

Tasmanian Country Hour 04.08.2026 51:12 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Tasmanian Country Hour 03.08.2026 51:31 ↓

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Red Meat Update comes to Tasmania 31.07.2026 9:31 ↓

Farmers, advisers and industry reps from across the state have converged in Launceston today for the annual Red Meat Updates.