The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and NRM South are aiming to give farmers on the East Coast of Tasmania new strategies to manage pasture production through drought. The East Coast of Tasmania is an important wool producing region, but faces production challenges, including a dry temperate climate with highly
Grants to boost pasture management skills
PRESS RELEASE – 8 May 2020 Guy Barnett, Minister for Primary Industries and Water Tasmanian agriculture will be a cornerstone industry that helps rebuild a stronger state economy and our red meat sector will play a vital role. Pastures are integral to red meat production in Tasmania, with a farm
Property management planning for small landholders
NRM South is running a ‘Small Farm Planning Program’ in the Huon and Channel region between November and December 2018. $200 for an individual or $275 for two individuals per property Applications close at 5pm, October 8th 2018 Small Farm Planning Flyer Property Management Planning (PMP) is a process for
Saving Morrisbyi’s Gum – update
Last year, NRM South was successful in an application to the Australian Government’s Threatened Species Recovery Fund for a collaborative project aimed at protecting Tasmania’s endemic, and endangered, Morrisby’s gum (Eucalyptus morrisbyi). The last 6 months has seen loads of activity and an encouraging regeneration response to the fencing works