For the first time the tomato and potato psyllid pest has been found in Australia in several backyards in Perth and a commercial farm outside Perth.

The pest cost the new Zealand potato industry hundreds of millions of dollars and an investigation is underway into how the incursion happened.

Mining company MMG Limited say they are confident they can extend the life of the Roseberry mine until at least 2030.

The Rupertswood farm at Hagley has unveiled its annual maze, this time in a maize crop in the shape of a map of Tasmania.

What makes a successful farmers market? Listen in to the organisers of the Launceston Harvest Market on their formula for success.

The latest irrigation scheme in Tasmania involving the Duck River has been officially launched by Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff.

The scheme will initially assist 26 farmers in the Circular Head area delivering 5,200 megalitres of water in a traditionally wet area of the state.

Researchers have found two genetically different types of snapper in waters off the east coast of Australia, one found north of Eden, the other south.

And the Launceston Harvest Market has passed a milestone after five years of operation linking farmers directly to consumers.

Apple growers across Australia are gearing up for a competitive year out there in the market place following ideal conditions earlier on in the season.

Western Australia's growers in particular are dealing with almost too good of a season, with some having to drop tens of thousands of maturing apples in the lead up to harvest.

The industrial hemp industry is gearing up for some serious growth, if Australian and New Zealand regulators approve a proposal for hemp seed to be used in Australian food products.

The Heidi Farm Raclette made by Lion Dairy and Drinks at their factory in Burnie, was awarded the Grand Champion cheese at the National dairy awards in Melbourne.

Director of the EPA in Tasmania Wes Ford says he is continuing to evaluate the biomass limit for Macquarie Harbour for the next three years as court action looms.

The federal government has admitted the Centrelink system has failed some dairy farmers and changes will be made to make access to help easier.

The poppy harvest in Tasmania is underway and this year's crop is much smaller than previous years and growers say the yield is average.

Research is underway into adding friendly bacteria into packaged salad packs to help fight any future salmonella outbreaks.

The world's best wool handlers and shearers face off on the boards in New Zealand and Cressy's Mel Morris is part of the Australian team.

The floods of last June still causing headaches for northern farmers concerned at further erosion of riverbanks as we head into autumn and the winter seasons.

The ongoing price war between the major supermarkets is likely to continue to make it difficult for producers and suppliers to ask for more money.

The world's best wool handlers and shearers will face off on the boards tomorrow in New Zealand and Cressy's Mel Morris is part of Australia's team of six.

A Queensland meat processor says the price of beef sold in Australia could fall by as much as 30 percent, if the US starts exporting beef to Australia again.

The decision by Huon Aquaculture to take court action over the biomass levels in Macquarie Harbour has surprised the West Coast Mayor.

The Department of Primary Industries , Parks, Wildlife and Environment has admitted fallow wild deer numbers in Tasmania could be approaching the 100 thousand mark.

High-end Italian fabric maker Reda has flagged plans to double the amount of wool it buys in the next 6 years, in a boost for the Tasmanian superfine wool industry.

Business Development Manager for Fruit Growers Tasmania Phil Pyke tells the story of how his family was pushed off the farm by the 1967 bushfires.

Tasmanian infant milk formula maker Bellamys has escaped tough questioning at a Senate Inquiry in Burnie about their recent price crash on the ASX.

Company chair Rob Woolley was summoned to appear before Friday's inquiry into the dairy industry, but did not receive any questions about the share price and how it happened.

The the peak body representing Australia's superfine wool growers is treating the industry's recent price spike with caution.

Around 1300 people attended the 30th annual gathering of the Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemen's Association near Cressy at the weekend.

A packed house has turned up at the Senate Inquiry into the dairy industry being held in Burnie today.

The first couple of hours of the hearing was given to Tasmanian dairy farmers to raise issues of concern.

A hearing in Shepparton yesterday was told many Murray Goulburn suppliers have been threatened with legal action over plans to supply milk elsewhere.

The Tasmanian vegetable industry will play a role in the plan to boost exports of vegetables by 40 per cent over 4 years.