Welcome to Tasmanian Agricultural Producers
Nearly one third of Tasmania’s land area (68,300 sq km) is committed to agriculture.
Tasmania has some of the world’s most productive soils and the people who work in the agriculture sector take pride in using cutting-edge technology in their production methods, packaging and marketing.
The Tasmanian Government has placed a moratorium on the commercial production of GM crops.
Grain News
Multi-purpose canola crop
FOR most mixed farmers a canola variety they can feed their sheep on all summer before growing it out to a productive grain crop the following season sounds like an attractive cropping option.
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Mallee harvester reaches milestone
THE prototype mallee harvester developed by Biosystems Engineering and Future Farm Industries Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) has exceeded expectations in the final stages of its development. More
Spray success is in the mix
Mixing chemical sprays for safety and successful pest management rests with knowing and using the correct mixing order and technique. More
Secret soil cracks linger, despite surface sealing
Deep cracks in soil can remain open underground even after they have visibly sealed on the surface, a new study has found. More
Fight fleabane in autumn
A MULTI-pronged attack against the weed, fleabane, is being advised for southern grain growers before winter sets in.
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