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Students get hands-on with trees on farms — News

Students get hands-on with trees on farms

05 June 2025

Launceston Church Grammar School Year 10 Agriculture students stepped out of the classroom and into the paddock for a hands-on learning experience about the benefits of integrating trees into farming landscapes.

'Keep your mitts off': TasFarmers call on private forests — News

'Keep your mitts off': TasFarmers call on private forests

22 May 2025

By Simon McGuire Tasmanian Country

On Island Processing Program grants now open — News

On Island Processing Program grants now open

20 May 2025

Applications are now open for the second round of the Tasmanian Government’s On-Island Processing Program to support more local value-adding for our wood and timber industry.

New research demonstrates benefits of trees on farms — News

New research demonstrates benefits of trees on farms

13 May 2025

A new research report, Co-benefits of Trees on Farms, is shedding light on the environmental and economic benefits of planting trees on farms in southeast Australia.

Native forestry: A Sustainable future for Tasmanian Farmers — News

Native forestry: A Sustainable future for Tasmanian Farmers

17 April 2025

By Ian Sauer: TasFarmers President. For Tasmanian farmers, native forestry is similar to any other crop, but with a longer rotation period and greater utility, it's a land type which also includes multiple enterprises such as grazing, cropping, wood…

Growing knowledge: Student learns how trees transform agricultural landscapes — News

Growing knowledge: Student learns how trees transform agricultural landscapes

24 March 2025

For aspiring farmer Kyler Evans, the more he studies agriculture, the more he understands the value that trees can have.

Dougal Morrison leading An Cala into carbon, timber farming with forestry integration — News

Dougal Morrison leading An Cala into carbon, timber farming with forestry integration

24 March 2025

Forestry has long been part of the An Cala farming operations in Tasmania’s Central Midlands and fifth-generation farm manager Dougal Morrison is continuing the practice to aid the Oatlands enterprise’s business diversification into carbon farming

Growing trees, grazing sheep: Hobby farmer’s vision for silvopasture success — News

Growing trees, grazing sheep: Hobby farmer’s vision for silvopasture success

24 March 2025

A hobby farmer hopes that his unique specialty timber silvopasture project will pave the way for other Tasmanian landowners to adopt the practice with confidence.

Nebraska students gain insight into Tasmania’s farm forestry success stories — News

Nebraska students gain insight into Tasmania’s farm forestry success stories

22 January 2025

A group of University of Nebraska students learnt about sustainable forestry’s role in enhancing ecosystems and supporting private landowners at Fulham in Dunalley.

Napier's leading the way in sustainable forestry and carbon-neutral farming — News

Napier's leading the way in sustainable forestry and carbon-neutral farming

17 December 2024

Alison Napier has taken a methodical approach to planning the best use of the land she operates across four farms in Tasmania’s Fingal Valley.

Next generation increasing access to tree seedlings for timber, biodiversity purposes — News

Next generation increasing access to tree seedlings for timber, biodiversity purposes

01 October 2024

From a family-run market garden to a cutting-edge enterprise, Hills Transplants expands its offerings, making it easier for Tasmanian landowners to access custom-grown tree seedlings for timber and biodiversity purposes.

Innovation and success in private forestry — News

Innovation and success in private forestry

31 July 2024

In July, Private Forests Tasmania’s CEO, Dr Elizabeth Pietrzykowski, hosted a session at Red Meat Updates about the success story of Chester Farm and its innovative approach to business diversification.

Sustainability, profitability and resilience in focus — News

Sustainability, profitability and resilience in focus

24 June 2024

The Perennial Prosperity Project is making significant strides in transforming the agricultural landscape of Tasmania.

Shelterbelts: How are they contributing to farm systems? — News

Shelterbelts: How are they contributing to farm systems?

13 May 2024

Shelterbelts – strips of vegetation between paddocks and fields – play an important role on farms. They provide shelter and shade, as well as biodiversity benefits such as habitat, food and dispersion corridors for native animal species.…

Infill plantings and remnant vegetation: Why biodiversity depends on a thriving understory — News

Infill plantings and remnant vegetation: Why biodiversity depends on a thriving understory

13 May 2024

Creating diverse habitats for bird and insect life is an essential part of promoting biodiversity on a farm. Infill planting offers the structural variety – from ground layers, to midstory, to canopy layers – that wildlife needs to survive and…

Plantation planning: The key to a successful plantation — News

Plantation planning: The key to a successful plantation

10 May 2024

Growing trees is a long-term project. To make sure your investment pays off, it’s important to have a plan. Seeking advice early in the process can save a lot of work and expense in the long run. Consider where, how and why you are going to plan…

Salinity: Identify and respond with trees — News

Salinity: Identify and respond with trees

28 April 2024

Salinity is where excess salts accumulate in soils and water. On farms, it affects productivity for crops and pastures. Farmers may spot tell-tale signs of salinity on their land, including bare patches of grass or unhealthy plants. Strategic tree…

Riparian plantings: Multiple benefits for farms and waterways — News

Riparian plantings: Multiple benefits for farms and waterways

06 March 2024

Restoration of riparian areas on farms through native species plantings brings many benefits, from biodiversity and habitat, to increased flood resilience, farm productivity and water quality improvements. Planning is important to ensure that…

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