| Information to assist you running and marketing your business - including registration requirements plus resources, tools and guides. |
| There are a number of programs offering assistance to farmers in drought declared regions. |
| Provides information on apprenticeships and trainees, recruiting farm staff and employment opportunities in the agricultural sector. Includes obligations under federal and state laws, industrial awards and agreements, tribunal decisions and contracts of employment. |
| Advice, information and market intelligence to support Tasmanian farmers selecting, entering and developing interstate and international markets. |
| Provides a guide to the relative profitability of different enterprises and an indication of the different management practices used. |
| There are a number of grower-focussed and grower-operated groups in many Tasmanian farming communities and across a number of commodities. |
| Finance information for farmers and agricultural industries.
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| Ensuring food produced in Tasmania's primary production and processing sectors is safe to eat is an important step in ensuring the wellbeing of consumers and protects our reputation as a producer of safe and clean food. |
| Information on freight options and the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme. |
| Current information available on Tasmanian agricultural industries, including some statistics. |
| There is a range of insurance products available for farmers and other primary producers. |
| Provides links that relate to agricultural machinery and farm equipment. |
| Information relating to farm vehicles and transport. |
| Round 2 of the FarmPoint Computer and Training program will be rolled-out from late August 2008. |
| For information on field days visit the Calendar of Events. |
 Links (FarmPoint is not responsible for the content of the websites linked to below. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement.) |
| The 2005-06 Agricultural Census was undertaken in June 2006 and provides information on the agriculture industry including commodity and livestock numbers, production values as well as water use data. |
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| Contains comprehensive lists of Australian agriculture related sites. |
| Provides a wide range of statistical data on agricultural production in Tasmania. |
| Any Australian who is unable to access a metro-comparable broadband service (a minimum 512/128kbps data speed, 1GB per month data usage and a total cost, over three years, including installation and connection fees of $2,500 GST inclusive) at their principal place of residence or small business will be eligible to receive a subsidised service under the Australian Broadband Guarantee. |
| The Australian Grown brand is an easy way for you to identify produce that is Australian. |
| By using the Broadband Service Locator, you can see contact details of commercial providers of metro-comparable broadband services in your area. It will also start you on your way to getting a service from a registered ABG provider if a commercial provider is unable to help. |
| A one-stop-shop for information on Commonwealth, State and Local Government controls that you must comply with when operating a business (or occupation) in Tasmania - includes licenses, permits, approvals, registrations, codes of practices, standards, guidelines, etc. |
| Business Point is a portal site for information on starting or growing a business in Tasmania. Includes licence information, online resources and tools, and small business guides.
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| The Drought Bus will be traveling around Tasmania in September 2007 to let rural communities know about the services the Australian Government is providing. |
| Planning for succession is a very important part of managing the farm business. |
| Free farming classifieds plus farming news, famers foum and event calendar. |
| AAA FarmBis is part of the Australian Government's Agriculture Advancing Australia (AAA) package, and is a jointly funded initiative between the Australian, State and Northern Territory Governments. The AAA FarmBis program provides financial assistance to primary producers and rural land managers to undertake business and natural resource management training and education activities.
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| An Australian agricultural products and services portal. |
| The Field Fresh Tasmania brand carries with it food safety verification backed by ISO 9002 and HACCP accreditation. |
| The Horticulture Fact Sheet provides information on industry production and export statistics in addition to Commonwealth Government programs and activities that are working to ensure the industry's continued profitability. |
| This guide provides food manufacturers, investors and other food industry stakeholders with information on business models that work best in the Indonesian market. |
| Through its network of livestock market officers, the National Livestock Reporting Service collects market data from the key auction and direct markets across Australia, in addition to slaughter statistics, wholesale, skin and hide prices.
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| Sell or buy, search or advertise for livestock in Australia. |
| The recording systems outlined present a package of practical records for beef producers. |
| Tas-Regions magazine includes news and features about Tasmanian farmers, rural and regional projects and innovations in agriculture. |
| Information on how you can claim a deduction in the year you incur capital expenditure on a landcare operation for land in Australia. |
| Many farmers and regional communities are under increased pressure due to drought, floods, bushfires and storms. There may be some ways that the ATO can help farmers. |
| In the last 3 years WorkVentures have provided over 10 000 individuals on Centrelink benefits and registered not-for-profit's with quality PC packages which are now only $250. |
| The scheme is an interest rebate on commercial loans to assist capable young farmers to enter the industry, expand an existing enterprise, or improve productivity. |
