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Australia officially free of equine influenza
Australia declared officially free from equine influenza.
Published: 02/07/2008 |
International specialists help in Tasmanian devil conservation effort
Experts from around the world will arrive in Hobart this week to assist the Save the tasmanian Devil Program.
Published: 02/07/2008 |
Social impacts of drought
The Australian Government has appointed an expert panel to examine the social impacts of drought on farm families and rural communities.
Published: 02/07/2008 |
Young Farmers Interest Rebate Scheme - NOW OPEN
Final round of funding for this scheme has been launched.
Published: 01/07/2008 |
Horse flu restrictions lifted - 1 July 2008
The last of the restrictions imposed on horse imports into Tasmania to keep equine influenza out of the State were lifted on 1 July.
Published: 30/06/2008 |
New plant quarantine manual
New quarantine manual released today.
Published: 27/06/2008 |
Final Report of NRM Review
Tasmania will retain and strengthen its Natural Resource Management (NRM) framework, which ensures a high degree of community involvement in addressing environmental issues.
Published: 25/06/2008 |
Water information for sustainable management and development
The Tasmanian Government has made a significant investment over a number of years to ensure that sustainable water management and development is underpinned by accurate and readily available water information.
Published: 24/06/2008 |
Record commodity export earnings in sight
Australia's commodity export earnings are forecast to increaseby 40% to a record $212 billion in 2008-09.
Published: 24/06/2008 |
Details of national review of drought policy released
The Rudd government today released the terms of reference for three seperate investigations which form the national review of drought policy.
Published: 20/06/2008 |
Funding for Tasmanian devil program
Continuing to build partnerships with all levels of science, industry and wildlife groups is a significant part of the way forward in efforts to ensure the long-term survival of the Tasmanian devil.
Published: 20/06/2008 |
Drought assistance measures
Latest drought assistance information for Tasmanian farmers.
Published: 13/06/2008 |
Equine influenza inquiry report
Inquiry report of the 2007 equine influenza report.
Published: 13/06/2008 |
Saving a Tasmanian icon
The State Government's commitment to the ongoing survival of the Tasmanian devil in the wild has been highlighted with more than $12 million allocated in today's budget to saving the Tasmanian devil.
Published: 13/06/2008 |
Water development investigations proceeding
It is particularly important that people in rural and regional Tasmania suffering drought and poor water quality are not left with the incorrect impression that a significant number of projects have now been ruled out of further investigations.
Published: 13/06/2008 |
Sustainable water supplies
State Government have provided $80 million to fund project to increase and secure water availability for farmers.
Published: 13/06/2008 |
Tasmanian brand at stake with biosecurity risks
The consequences of pest introduction for Tasmania are far more serious, given the special qualities and significance of the State's brand.
Published: 12/06/2008 |
New property management system framework
New property management systems framework for Tasmania
Published: 06/06/2008 |
Tasmanian energy and food in Thailand
Tasmanian enery minister, David Llewellyn, today returned from a highly successful three-day visit to Thailand, promoting Tasmania's unique capabilities in renewable energy and fine food.
Published: 06/06/2008 |
Extension on aerial and ground spraying submissions
Extension of time for public submissions for new requirements for aerial and ground spraying. Deadline extended to 28 July 2008.
Published: 05/06/2008 |
State of public health report 2008
The health of Tasmanians continues to improve and on a number of key measures is the best it has ever been, a new report by the Director of Public Health has found.
Published: 04/06/2008 |
Expert panel to review social impact of drought
The Rudd Government has appointed an expert panel to examine the social impact of drought on farm families and rural communities, as part of its national review of drought policy.
Published: 04/06/2008 |
Shearing school back in action
Tasmania's wool industry has resurrected its shearing school to ensure it has enough workers if the drought eases.
Published: 04/06/2008 |
Tasmanian devil disease monitoring
Media release: Monitoring of Tasmanian devils on disease frontline
Published: 02/06/2008 |
Water resources key to future
Government media release. Development of major water infrastructure for irrigation is vital for Tasmania's primary industries.
Published: 02/06/2008 |
Salinity management plans
Salinity management plans. Attention - farmers in the Clyde, Ouse and Macquarie catchments. Apply for a salinity management plan!
Published: 02/06/2008 |
Farm photo competition winners
Winners have been announced for the 2008 Tasmanian Farm Photo Competition.
Published: 29/05/2008 |
Rural women's award winner
Rural women’s award – awarded to Ros Smerdon from Queensland.
Published: 29/05/2008 |
PAL review now complete
Premier David Bartlett today announced that a revised State Policy on the Protection of Agricultural Land (PAL) had been sent to the Resource Planning and Development Commission (RPDC) for assessment as a new State Policy.
Published: 29/05/2008 |
FarmPoint's first year
Tasmanian farmers are accepting the challenge to go on-line and use communications technology to help their businesses.
Published: 27/05/2008 |
Agfest drought competition winners announced
The Centrelink Drought Bus will be returning to Tasmania from 22 April to 3 May 2008.
Published: 23/05/2008 |
Electronic bobby calf national vendor declarations
Bobby calf NVDs can now be generated from home computers using free software available through Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA).
Published: 23/05/2008 |
Dairy industry: small project grants program
DairyTas Board Inc invites applications for the funding of projects that encourage dairy industry groups to plan, carry out and promote their own on-farm demonstration or extension project to improve the performance and profitability of dairy farms in their locality. Applications close on June13 2008
Published: 23/05/2008 |
New era in water management
A project to revolutionise water management in Tasmania moves to the implementation phase, with commercial water-users in four catchments installing approved meters over the coming three months.
Published: 19/05/2008 |
Innovators and science awards OPEN
Grants of up to $20,000 are being offered to help young Australians with innovative plans to boost the competitiveness of our rural industries.
Published: 09/05/2008 |
Irrigation help for drought
Emergency infrastructure is being planned to help two farming regions handle the extended dry conditions.
Published: 08/05/2008 |
New spraying requirements for comment
Proposed new regulatory requirements for aerial and ground spraying of pesticides have been released for public comment.
Published: 07/05/2008 |
Tax help for farmers (ATO)
ATO
Published: 07/05/2008 |
Horse flu update - 6 May 08
There are now no EI-related restrictions or paperwork requirements on bringing either horse semen or used horse gear into Tasmania.
Published: 07/05/2008 |
Farm photo competition
FarmPoint user's choice drought photo competition.
Published: 01/05/2008 |
Men's health campaign launched
The AMA Tasmania Foundation, RACT and the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia have joined forces to form MISTA - the Men's Health Information Services Tasmania Alliance.
Published: 22/04/2008 |
Maximising the potential of the Meander dam
$30,000 has been allocated to the Meander Valley Enterprise Centre to help maximise the potential of the Meander Dam.
Published: 22/04/2008 |
Social atlas of rural Australia
Key facts and figures on the social and economic circumstances of rural Australians are now at your fingertips with the latest edition of Country Matters-2008 Social Atlas of Rural and Regional Australia.
Published: 22/04/2008 |
Improving Tasmania's food and beverage industry
The Minister for Economic Development and Tourism, Paula Wriedt, reaffirmed the State Government's commitment to the Tasmanian food and beverage industry at the whole-of-industry forum at Moorilla on 15 April 2008.
Published: 16/04/2008 |
Vegetable marketing campaign progress
The Tassie Vegetable marketing campaign is well underway with advertisements appearing in the major national newspapers and lifestyle magazines promoting the virtues of Tasmanian vegetables.
Published: 14/04/2008 |
Fuel tax credits
Media release from ATO - From 1 July this year many primary producers will be able to claim fuel tax credits for the first time, and many others will be able to claim additional fuel tax credits.
Published: 09/04/2008 |
Animal welfare standards consultation
A 60 day public consultation period for the draft Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for the Land Transport of livestock and its associated Regulator Impact Statement commenced on 29 March 2008.
Published: 07/04/2008 |
Toxicological assessments on devils released
Independent assessments of toxicological data from healthy devils and devils suffering from Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease found that a chemical cause of the disease is unlikely.
Published: 19/03/2008 |
Report on RFA released
The Federal and Tasmanian governments joint independent report into the implementation of the Tasmanian Regional Forest Agreement.
Published: 19/03/2008 |
Caring for our Country initiative
Caring for our Country is the Australian Government's new natural resource management program that will integrate delivery of the existing natural resource management programs, the Natural Heritage Trust, the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality, the Nationa
Published: 19/03/2008 |
Free testing for liver fluke
Sheep and cattle producers can take advantage of free on-farm liver fluke testing during autumn.
Published: 19/03/2008 |
Private forests reserves review report
The Private Forest Reserve Program (PFRP) was established as part of the Regional Forest Agreement (RFA) between the Australian Government and the Tasmanian Government in November 1997.
Published: 07/03/2008 |
Irrigation Development Board announced
The Irrigation Development Board will provide the high level drive and governance needed to deliver a major suite of water infrastructure projects
Published: 06/03/2008 |
Drought Lot Project - 2nd Round NOW OPEN
DROUGHT LOT PROJECT 2nd Round Closes 14 March 2008
Published: 04/03/2008 |
Review of Prescribed Sheep Breeds
Currently the Dorper, Damara, Karakul and Awassi sheep breeds are prescribed under the Animal Farming (Registration) Regulations 2005.
Published: 03/03/2008 |
New Tasmanian Vegetable Logo
A communications campaign to promote Tassie vegetables to the nation has been developed in tandem with a Marketing Plan for the industry.
Published: 28/02/2008 |
Tasmanian Vegetable Marketing Plan
The Tasmanian Vegetable Marketing Plan has been developed in conjunction with a joint industry and government committee.
Published: 26/02/2008 |
Rural Women's Scholarship Winner
Dairy Trainee Sandra Bales, of Branxholm, has won the first Industry Partnership Rural Women's Scholarship.
Published: 21/02/2008 |
FarmBis program is closing soon!!
FarmBis is closing soon and new applications for training support will need to be in by 31st March 2008.
Published: 13/02/2008 |
Buy a TASMAP online
New online store for TASMAP products, including National Park maps, day walk maps, and the 1:25000, 1:100000 and 1:250000 map series.
Published: 13/02/2008 |
Woolworths Sustainable Farming Program - Grants Available
Grants of $10,000 and $5,000 are now available to Australian farmers under the Woolworths Sustainable Farming Program, and thanks to the support of Woolworths shoppers, who last year raised $4.7 million to help Australian Farmers.
Published: 06/02/2008 |
New fact books to aid in the fight against farm accidents
Four new fact books have been released to aid in the ongoing battle to reduce farm-related deaths and injuries in Australian agriculture.
Published: 31/01/2008 |
2008 Australian Vegetable Industry Awards - NOMINATE NOW
Nominations are now open for the Australian vegetable industry awards.
Published: 31/01/2008 |
Fencing remnant bush and creeks in the North.
Fencing remnant bush and creeks in the North
Published: 29/01/2008 |
Making more from sheep
A new program has been launched to help sheep producers increase their productivity, profitability and overall satisfaction with their farming business.
Published: 25/01/2008 |
2008 Tasmanian Farm Photo Competition
The 2008 Tasmanian Farm Photo Competition aims to highlight not only the impact of the drought on Tasmanian agriculture, but to highlight the importance of agriculture to all Tasmanians.
Published: 21/01/2008 |
Farmers embrace computer training
Tasmanian farmers are embracing a State Government initiative to gain a computer and training to improve their business for as little as $90.
Published: 20/12/2007 |
Rural Women's Award 2008 announced
Janette Sheffield from Sheffield has won the 2008 Award for her work in calf and heifer management.
Published: 12/12/2007 |
FarmBis assistance passes the $2 million mark
Since April 2005, FarmBis funds have assisted some 3,700 Tasmanian primary producers to take part in 93,000 hours of eligible training activities.
Published: 12/12/2007 |
Tassie brands change hands
Changes of ownership were signalled for three iconic Tasmanian brands in late Spring - J Boag & Son, King Island Dairy and Lactos.
Published: 12/12/2007 |
2008 Australian Grand Dairy Awards Cheesmaker Scholarships NOW OPEN
Dairy Australia is offering three cheesmaking scholarships with Australia's top fromages.
Published: 10/12/2007 |
Houstons Farm wins inaugural Woolworths Fresh Food Bursary
Tasmania's Houston's Farm has been awarded $100,000 by Woolworths for their Fresh Food Bursary.
Published: 05/12/2007 |
Applications for Drought Lot Project - NOW OPEN
The TFGA is currently seeking applications for the Drought Lot Project.
Published: 30/11/2007 |
Join the Red Meat Targets' benchmarking project
As part of the SMART Farming Initiative the Tasmanian Government is subsiding financial benchmarking services to up to 300 commercial sheep-meat, wool or beef business across the State.
Published: 30/11/2007 |
Latest monitoring results of chemicals in water catchments
The results from the latest round of chemical testing of Tasmania's rivers and streams have been released
Published: 23/11/2007 |
New drought information CD
Get your copy of the latest drought information CD.
Published: 20/11/2007 |
New Landcare funding
National Landcare Program is now calling for applications.
Published: 20/11/2007 |
Cradle Coast property management planning project
The next round of this project is now underway with funding allocated for 50 property management plans in the Cradle Coast NRM region.
Published: 19/11/2007 |
Climate change report released
This preliminary report, undertaken by researchers from the CSIRO, aims to help identify the potential problems, and priorities for rural businesses and communities in contributing to Australian action on climate changes.
Published: 01/11/2007 |
Rural Women Scholarships
The Department of Primary Industry and Water has launched four rural women's scholarships as part of International Rural Women's Day.
Published: 26/10/2007 |
Cereal Grower Survey
The Tasmanian grain industry is currently undertaking a producer survey to to establish the current status of the industry and is part of a Grains Strategic Plan being put together in conjunction with DPIW, TFGA, ARAC & the GRDC.
Published: 24/10/2007 |
Lowlands Grasslands Review
The project has arisen from the discussion and debate leading to the implementation of new legislation earlier this year protecting threatened native vegetation communities.
Published: 23/10/2007 |
Drought update - 14 January 2008
Areas in Midlands and North-eastern Tasmania now have access to full exceptional circumstances support.
Published: 23/10/2007 |
FarmPoint Computer & Training Program applications
This program is in accordance with the Government’s SMART Farming Policy to “provide second hand departmental computers to Tasmanian farmers who undertake courses on using computers to improve their businesses”.
Published: 18/10/2007 |
Help us to help you!
FarmPoint is looking for producers to help us evaluate the FarmPoint website.
Published: 15/10/2007 |
New pasture pests book
An authoritative guide to identifying insect damage to pasture and forage is now available from DPIW.
Published: 10/10/2007 |
Dairy Effluent Project - APPLY NOW
Applications for the dairy effluent project for the Cradle Coast and Northern regions of the state are now open.
Published: 02/10/2007 |
Raising the Baa competition
Sheep producers challenged to raise the ‘baa' on industry innovation. Entries to the competition close Friday October 19, 2007 5pm WST.
Published: 01/10/2007 |
FarmPoint Launched!!
FarmPoint was officially launched by Minister for Primary Industries and Water, David Llewellyn on Friday 21 September.
Published: 22/09/2007 |
2008 RIRDC womens award - NOW OPEN
The RIRDC Rural Women's Award is open to all women involved in agriculture, including forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and related service industries.
Published: 20/09/2007 |
Wheat Streak Mosaic virus alert
WSMV is an important disease of wheat and recent testing by DPIW has confirmed its presence in Tasmania.
Published: 19/09/2007 |
Young Farmers Interest Rebate Scheme
The scheme is an interest rebate on commercial loans to assist capable young farmers (generally under 40 years of age and who meet the eligibility requirements), to enter the industry, expand an existing enterprise, or improve productivity.
Published: 14/09/2007 |
Get connected with BroadbandNow
BroadbandNow is a new customer information service to help consumers access broadband, the options available to them and how to get connected.
Published: 13/09/2007 |
Regional Access Grant - NOW OPEN
The Regional Access Grant for regional women to attend the 2008 Executive Women's Leadership Symposium is now open.
Published: 10/09/2007 |
DPIW on lookout for Cockchafer beetles
Large numbers of pest species Cochchafer beetles are expected to be seen in the coming weeks and DPIW wants dead specimens sent to its laboratories.
Published: 10/09/2007 |
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