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The Tasmanian Government is taking swift action, in partnership with Biosecurity Tasmania, following the detection of Potato mop-top virus in the North West.Potato mop-top virus can affect the leaves, shoots and tubers of potato plants, distorting th...

The presence of Piscirickettsia salmonis, an endemic bacteria found in southern Tasmania, has persisted in salmon throughout winter.It is being closely monitored by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment.We know the salmon mortalities ov...

Tasmania’s first Centre of Excellence for Shearing and Wool Handling is officially open, providing state-of-the-art facilities all in one spot.The Centre has been established at the Campbell Town Showgrounds, with shearing sheds and associated ...

Construction is now complete, and the water is flowing on the $7 million Ellendale water supply pipeline, marking a major milestone for regional Tasmania.The construction of the pipeline allows water to successfully flow between Ellendale’s wat...

The Tasmanian Government has released the latest findings of an independent survey of wild fallow deer in Tasmania. The aerial survey was conducted in late 2024 across the main deer range of central Tasmania to the east coast.  The results show ...

The Tasmanian Government has developed a new research program which aims to provide practical solutions for the management of potato mop-top virus.Developed in collaboration with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and industry, the Tasmanian Gove...

Tasmanians are invited to have their say on the future of State’s agriculture sector through the development of a new long-term strategy. Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Gavin Pearce, said our Government is delivering for Tasmanians ...

Tasmania’s Northern Midlands Irrigation Scheme project has now reached not one, but two key milestones - bringing 25.5 billion litres of water one step closer to local farms.More than 100 kilometres of pipeline, around two-thirds of its total, ...

The Tasmanian Government is continuing to strengthen our biosecurity system, building on the advantages of being an island state to reduce the risk of pests and diseases crossing our borders.Brand new produce x-ray machines have been installed at Hob...

The Tasmanian Government has released the Rural Water Use Strategy Progress Report for 2025, highlighting the strong progress made in collaboration with various water management agencies. The Rural Water Use Strategy serves as Tasmania’s long-t...