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Agricultural Policy

The Department is focused on providing leadership in agricultural policy development to maximise the potential of agriculture as a key growth sector in Tasmania.

It works with key stakeholders including other State Government agencies, the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, and industry associations.


 Hot Topics
Tasmanian Government Bushfire Recovery Grants | Tasmanian Regions Autumn 2013 | New Drought Reform Package | Investing in Irrigation | FarmPoint Website | Agricareer

Facts & Figures
Industry Profiles and ScoreCards present a snapshot of each industry from the farmgate/beach to the packer/processor and markets overseas, interstate ...
Government and Community Programs
The Department recognises that rural and regional communities have particular needs and supports them through programs that build self-reliance.
Information for People Affected by Bushfires
Information and assistance re Tasmanian Government Bushfire Recovery Grants, National Parks and track closures, lost and dmanaged sea fishing licences...
Investing in Irrigation
Information and tools to assist farmers and potential investors to develop their irrigation businesses.
Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture
Information sheets that identify opportunities and risks relating to Tasmanian agriculture under a changing climate.
Industrial Hemp
Summarises the legislative and agronomy requirements for growing industrial hemp in Tasmania.
Organic Farming
Tasmanian organic farms are involved in varying enterprises. Some are large-scale, but the majority are small-scale operations.
Factors Influencing Farmers Decisions to Grow Poppies
The 2013 Macquarie Franklin Report was jointly funded by the State Government and Poppy Growers Tasmania (PGT).
Tasmanian Vegetable Industry Facilitator Report
A report on the six goals contained in the Tasmanian Vegetable Industry Strategic Plan 2007-12
Sheep (Exotic and Other Breeds) in Tasmania
In 2011, regulatory restrictions under the Animal Farming (Registration) Act 1994 on four 'exotic' breeds of sheep were discontinued by the Tasmanian ...
Publications - Agriculture
A number of items published by the Department in previous years are still available - either online, or for purchase.

 What’s New
Migrant Assistance a Fishy Collaboration | Tasmanian Regions Autumn 2013 | The Family That Went to Seed | A Landmark Farm With Cherries on Top | Wayne's Wonder of the World | Tasmanian Vegetable Industry Facilitator Report

The FarmPoint websiteYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement offers access to information on all aspects of agriculture for Tasmanian farmers and our community.
FarmPoint url - www.farmpoint.tas.gov.au

The Agri-Business Skills DatabaseYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement provides information on courses, scholarships and training opportunities plus resources to support teachers and career advisors regarding agriculture and aquaculture.

See a list of resources available on Tasmanian food opportunities.

Useful links to related websites.


See the Biosecurity section of this website for information on:
  • NLIS and livestock identification
  • Animal welfare
  • Agricultural and veterinary chemicals, and
  • Food safety




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