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Tasmanian Country Hour

Tony Briscoe brings you rural news and events from Tasmania and a the nation.

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    Tasmanian Farmers join in the protest Rally at State Parliament

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Tasmanian farmers join in a protest rally at State Parliament

    Tasmanian farmers have gathered on Parliament Lawns in Hobart this morning for a rally to voice their concerns about what they say is a growing burden of regulation impacting Tassie farmers.

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    A Farm full of Native Blooms

    Spring has sprung ,and that means blooms galore

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    Lamb Meatballs a hit with consumers for one Tasmanian sheep farm

    A Central Highlands Farmer has turned his traditional wool operation at Hamilton into a farm producing a range of meat products for consumers.

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    Family Farm succession planning a success at two Tasmanian farms

    The Gardners have been talking about their farm succession plan since the three kids were in high school

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    Whiskey Distillery adding the flavour of the ocean

    A distiller on Tasmania's East Coast is bucking the trend of a drop in sales of alcohol drinks world wide, and is increasing its market share.

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    Promoting Tasmania fruit in Hong Kong at Fruit Logistica

    One of the biggest international events for Tasmanian Fruit Growers begins today in Hong Kong and will run over the next three days.

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    Alarming drop in bull kelp growth off King Island

    International seaweed experts and local marine scientists have gathered on King Island this week

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    Mount Lyell Mine to re-open and Tasmanian Fruit on show in Hong Kong

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year

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

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    Drought hitting UK farmers hard

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

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    Results of the Farmer Wellbeing survey and fat oysters

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Winter is kind to Oysters on the East Coast of Tasmania

    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...

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    Increased risk of bushfire on Tasmania's east coast

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

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    Heightened risk of bushfire in parts of rural Tasmania

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Potato growers reject Simplot approaching growers

    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

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    Varroa and Pollination are major concerns for Beekeepers

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Concern around Varroa Mite spreading to Tasmania

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

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    Herbicide resistant ryegrass a big problem for onion growers

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

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    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    JBS Australia investment welcomed

    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.

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    Partial Sale of JBS Australia welcomed

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    JBS Australia sells off a quarter share to Indonesia

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Extra jobs from expansion of Strawberry Farm

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Huge expansion of strawberry runner farm

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

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    Judging the first ever Tasmania Whiskey and Spirits Awards

    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.

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    Are Australian lamb exports affecting the US lamb market?

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

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    Concern over lamb exports to America

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Red Meat Update comes to Tasmania

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

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    Tasmanian poppy growers concern over chemical changes

    Changes to the way weedkiller diquat can be applied to alkaloid poppies from modified, larger drums, has raised concerns for the sector.

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    Hundreds attend the Red Meat Update in Launceston

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Protection for small leafy vegetable producers

    Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has intervened in the issue around small and community food producers in the state directing them to be exempt from changes to the Primary Produce Safety Regulations.

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    Tasmanian rangers on the lookout for bird flu

    Tebrukunna  rangers in the states far north east are stepping up their beach patrols, in preparation for the arrival of h5 bird flu.

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    Protection in Tasmania for small vegetable producers

    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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    Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Tony Briscoe brings you rural news and events from Tasmania and a the nation.

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Tony Briscoe brings you rural news and events from Tasmania and a the nation.

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Tasmanian Country Hour is created and hosted by ABC Australia.
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