#laurissasmith — Public Fediverse posts
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Tassie growers spitting chips over Simplot spud contract
By Laurissa SmithIt's crunch time for Tasmanian potato growers in a contract dispute with US French fry giant, Simplot.
#Farmers #AgriculturalPrices #AgriculturalCrops #VegetableGrowing #FoodandBeverageProcessingIndustry #LaurissaSmith
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New owner of Rushy Lagoon outlines plans for pine, cattle and tourism
By Laurissa SmithThe buyer of Tasmania's largest farm says in addition to the pine plantation it has planned for the property, it's also considering cropping and leasing out parts of the farm for grazing, tourism and mountain biking.
#Agriculture #LivestockFarming #ForestryLoggingandTimberIndustry #DairyFarming #LaurissaSmith
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Historic farm turns Sunday roast into paddock-to-plate dining experience
By Laurissa SmithA 200-year-old Tasmanian farm is opening its gates to diners for the first time, as the family-run business seeks to expand its offerings and keep on top of costly upkeep.
#SheepFarming #Colonialism #Agribusiness #FoodandDrink #TravelandTourism #LaurissaSmith
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Sale of Tasmania's biggest farm to UK pine plantation investor approved
By Laurissa SmithThe sale of Tasmania's biggest farm to the UK's largest forestry investor has been given the green light — with the news greeted by outrage from the state's farmers' group.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/tasmanias-largest-farm-rushy-lagoon-sold/106856778
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Breaking: Sale of Tasmania's biggest farm to UK forestry investor approved
By Laurissa SmithThe sale of Tasmania's biggest farm to the UK's largest forestry investor has been given the green light.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-08/tasmanias-largest-farm-rushy-lagoon-sold/106856778