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UPGRADE: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Vegetable Research Facility at Forthside is the process of being upgraded with investment from the University of Tasmania and the State Government. 

Investment in research and education in regional Tassie is giving hope.

Serving from the middle | OPINION

BIG ROLE: Northern Territory melon farmers account for 21 per cent of Australia's production, generating nearly $70 million to the local economy per annum.

Most growers planting melon seedlings from February with the first melons to be harvested in about May.

NT facing a bright future | COMMENT

PIVOT: Independent greengrocers weathered the COVID-19 storm by utilising the flexibility of the central markets system. Picture: Shutterstock

They're not as big as the "giants" but those greengrocers are a flexible breed.

Old ways endure in testing times | OPINION

CHANGE: From December 1, 2021, Tasmania's DPIPWE became the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, or NRE Tas.

Tassie's ag department has a new name. Again. Once more.

D of A; DPI; DPIPWE; DRET... keep up with name cycle | OPINION

AHEAD: Many farmers would probably make the most of a time machine to better prepare for future farm input cost rises. Picture: Shutterstock

In farming, there's only so much that can be planned for into the future.

Future gazing no help to input woe | OPINION

BEST: Australian cherries are highly regarded on international markets, even to the point of having their branding fraudulently copied by unscrupulous traders. 

Tasmanian cherries are highly regarded overseas, to the point of illegal activity.

Cherries blossom in time | OPINION

AUTO: The adoption of technology such as robotic mowers indicates an increasing willingness for humans to embrace autonomous technology, something also being seen in the agriculture space. Picture: Shutterstock. 

Could we see second-hand ag tech dealers in the future?

Ag adopting new tech with gusto | OPINION

PLENTY: Curtis Stone has appeared in several Coles Christmas commercials, seemingly dining with a new "family" every time. 

Exactly how many families has Curtis Stone visited for Christmas lunch?