New Support on Offer for Tasmanian Farmer Groups to Build Strength and Resilience
3 June 2025
The TAS Farm Innovation Hub is calling on farmer groups across Tasmania to apply for a pilot program that helps build long-term strength, connection, and...
Water Use Efficiency Project to Showcase Smart Irrigation at Agfest 2025
30 April 2025
At this year’s Agfest, Tasmanian farmers can take part in a hands-on, practical demonstration covering centre-pivot maintenance and data-driven irrigation scheduling. The free event on...
Tasmanian Students Tap Into Cutting-Edge Ag Tech to Shape the Future of Farming
30 April 2025
Tasmania’s next generation of agricultural leaders is set to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, thanks to a new initiative bringing real-time weather and soil...
A new farm dam enhancement project aims to help farmers increase their resilience to drought
6 February 2025
Landcare Tasmania’s Farm Dam Enhancement (FDE) pilot project is supported by the TAS Farm Innovation Hub, through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund....
Scottsdale workshop to discuss north east seasonal outlooks and climate projections
29 October 2024
Farmers are invited to a free workshop in Scottsdale next week to discuss weather forecasting, seasonal outlooks and climate projections specifically for Tasmania’s north east...
Northern Midlands paddock walk highlights benefits of revegetation on farms
21 October 2024
Farmers and natural resource management practitioners are encouraged to attend an event in the Northern Midlands next month showcasing how revegetation can enhance farm health...
Global agritech innovators take centre stage at Launceston event
9 October 2024
Leading agritech startups from across the globe will visit Launceston this month to pitch their ground-breaking agritech solutions to farmers, investors, students, and agri-service providers....
Tasmanian ag leadership program celebrates new graduates
4 October 2024
Fifteen leaders in the Tasmanian agriculture sector have graduated from an innovative career development program with new practical skills and knowledge to thrive and lead...
New project seeks insights on farmer groups across Tasmania
16 August 2024
A new project is exploring the way peer-to-peer learning can inform and influence on-farm practices in the Tasmanian community. The Farmer Group Mapping Project is...
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The hub is proud to work with a diverse network of over 20 Industry Partners, Delivery Partners and collaborators to build drought and climate resilience through hub activities. Through this network, we span the entire breadth of the Tasmanian agriculture sector and can support farmers, agricultural businesses and communities.
This program received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
The Australian Government is contributing $12.4 million over 4 years through the Future Drought Fund under various grants. Hub partners and the University of Tasmania will provide co-contributions of an amount at least equal to the Australian Government funding over the same period.
We acknowledge the palawa/pakana people, the traditional custodians of the land upon which we live and work. We honour their enduring culture and knowledges as vital to the self-determination, wellbeing and resilience of their communities.
