Tasmanian News

In a show of support, appreciation and recognition for women on the land, the Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Bryan Green announced Ashley Hobbins,of Burnie, winner as part of the 2011 award for Rural Women.

A young Burnie woman is going places in agriculture.

Two Tasmanian-bred Maine Anjou heifers will start their journey to South Australia today as part of the breed's annual scholarship program.

Tasmanian beef farmers were commended on the quality of their grassfed cattle and urged to maintain current management practices at an open day at Greenham's Smithton plant.

Farmers and producers were able to see the progress of renovations at Greenham Tasmania Smithton plant first-hand on Saturday.

After a year in the pipeline and months of construction the $2.5 million dollar renovations at Greenham's Smithton Plant will finally be unveiled this Saturday.

More than 350 guests have been invited to view the multimillion dollar renovations at Greenham Tasmania's Smithton plant this Saturday at 10am. Attendees on the day will enjoy a tour of the new facilities until midday followed by lunch at the Circular Head Community and Recreation Centre before official proceedings.

Our beef is getting the thumbs up on the mainland.

Tasmanian beef cattle producer, Mike Buckby, works hard on a number of fronts to ensure he turns out the highest quality animals.

Greenham Tasmania has confirmed its reputation as one of the best producers of quality beef in Australia with a solid performance at the Sydney Royal Fine Food Show.

A $2.5 Million renovation of meat processor Greenhams' Smithton factory has been completed, with jobs for factory workers expected to rise from 150 to 170.

Changes at Greenham Tasmania's Smithton plant will make the operation both bigger and better

They might not be a typical retail business but Greenham Tasmania has showed its support with a cash injection for the Circular Head Chronicles Invest in Your Future - Buy Local campaign.

Managing director of Greenham Tasmania, Peter Greenham will be in town this month overseeing the million dollar renovations at the Smithton factory and be a guest speaker at a Circular Head Progress Group event.

Building began last week at the Greenham Tasmania factory in Smithton in what is estimated to be a $2 million renovation.

Another encouraging week with news that Greenhams are going to expand their Smithton works over the next twelve months with an extra 100 cattle per day being processed.

Nearly 30 new full time equivalent jobs will be created in Circular Head after four local businesses had grants approved from the north west and northeren Tasmania Innovation and Investment Fund.

Led by MLA’s Gerard Doherty, the group included representatives from most mainland states. The itinerary included visits to leading restaurants and retail outlets, and was designed to take delegates behind the scenes.

The state government needs to maintain its ban on genetically modified organisms or risk jeopardising the strong position of Tasmanian beef in international markets.

Concerted efforts to differentiate Tasmanian beef for international and domestic markets are really starting to pay off.

It's been about three years since Greenham came back to King Island, and they couldn't be happier doing business here.

Growing up on the family farm and developing his own Angus stud in Year 9 has given this year’s winner of the $10,000 Greenham Tasmania Scholarship a real passion for the improvement of the beef industry.

A 22 year-old farmer with a passion for soils and land management has won the 2006 Greenham Tasmania Scholarship of $10,000 for continuing education relating to the dairy and beef industries

Farmers are jumping on board with the latest initiative in livestock selling in Tasmania, according to HW Greenham and Sons livestock manager Adarn Pretty.

Ian Millen, buyer for Greenham Tasmania in the central and east district celebrated 50 years in the Tasmanian cattle industry on December 12.

An exciting new opportunity to undertake further education related to any sector of the dairy or beef industries has been announced today for Tasmanian farmers, their immediate families and employees – and unlike most scholarships you don’t have to be coming out of secondary school to qualify.

Smithton farmer Darryl Quilliam is getting set for a memorable weekend in Melbourne for the AFL grand final having won the Greenham Tasmania footy tipping competition prize package worth more than $4500.

A 19-year old future agronomist Jane Sykes, of Ringarooma in north-eastern Tasmania has won the 2005 Greenham Tasmania Scholarship of $10,000 for continuing education in the dairy and beef industries.

Smithton meat processor Greenham Tasmania is giving local dairy and beef producers the chance to test their footy expertise and win the 'Ultimate Grand Final Experience'.

Aspiring young Tasmanian farmer, Rhys Beattie will be able to take his Angus stud cattle information with him wherever he goes thanks to Smithton meat exporter Greenham Tasmania.

Chemical residues in meat are a critical issue in regard to meat safety and human health. Many people are not aware that meat withholding periods following treatment of animals with veterinary chemicals or from spraying of crops can differ dramatically.

Greenham Tasmania is calling for submissions for its 2005 $10,000 scholarship created to help young people in Tasmania prepare for a future in the Australian dairy and beef industries.

Farmers in the Devonport district who want to sell cattle will soon have a Greenham Tasmania liveweight buying centre at their doorstep.

Young dairy cattle breeder Michael Armstrong has won the inaugural Greenham Tasmania Scholarship.

If bush poet Banjo Paterson was around today penning his famous ballads about Australian horsemen and iconic bush characters, he might have to rethink his approach.

An historic cattle drive re-enactment will take place at the end of summer next year to help celebrate the Tasmanian Bicentenary.

A new enterprise growing out dairy and dairy-cross bull calves to two years is paying dividends for Tasman Farms Ltd and the Smithton community.