Tasmanian Times
Agriculture
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2.8KNew Strategic Plan To Boost Agriculture To $10 Billion
The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has released its Strategic Plan for 2026-2031, outlining a comprehensive vision to navigate climate change, boost...
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Salmon Industry Absent From Skate Heatwave Risk Plan
Environment Tasmania has criticised the state government’s newly released ‘Tasmanian Marine Heatwave and Related Event Response Plan’ for failing to address salmon...
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Deer Debate Rages as Population Skyrockets
Tasmania is embroiled in a debate over the management of its feral deer population following the release of a government survey showing...
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Turbulent Trade Times Challenge Fruit Industry
The Tasmanian fruit industry is navigating significant challenges due to global trade volatility and domestic pressures, despite its reputation for high-quality, premium...
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Potato Virus Puts Pressure on Tasmanian Farmers
The Tasmanian government has confirmed the detection of the potato mop-top virus now at eight sites across the state, prompting new importation...
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Midlands Native Grasslands Receive $75k Landcare Grant
Everlasting daisy and greenhood orchid
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Tasmania’s Rural Sector Confidence Strongest in the Nation
Confidence in Tasmania’s agricultural sector continues to soar, with a recent Rabobank survey revealing the state’s farmers are the most optimistic in...
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Disease Threatens Tasmanian Potato Crops
Media release – Gavin Pearce MP, Minister for Primary Industries and Water, 13 August 2025 Potato mop-top virus detected in Tasmania The...
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AI-powered Soil Moisture Mapping ‘World First’
The launch of an AI-powered soil moisture mapping tool created by University of Sydney researchers could transform irrigation, fuel reduction burning, and...
