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Irrigation

Major expansion plans for a small vineyard on a Tasmanian sheep farm

Members Will and Clare Eddington from ‘Richmond Park’ have told ABC’s Tas Country Hour the confirmation of the construction of the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme will mean plans for a huge expansion of their viticulture operation can now go Read more…

By crpadmin, 3 monthsFebruary 24, 2025 ago
Member news

Nichols family receives award for 100 years of rainfall recording

Long-standing CRPA member Richie Nichols and his family have been recognised with a Bureau of Meteorology 100-Year Excellence Award presented by the governor of Tasmania for their longstanding commitment to climate data collection. Since 1915, the Nichols family has been Read more…

By crpadmin, 6 monthsDecember 9, 2024 ago
Irrigation

GSEIS secures federal funding

The Australian Government has committed to fund their share of the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme (GSEIS). After recently receiving a revised bid for funding from the Tasmanian Government, the Albanese Government will contribute more than $150 million towards the project. Announcing Read more…

By Sophie Milic, 6 monthsNovember 12, 2024 ago
Irrigation

Liberals commit federal funding to GSEIS

The federal Liberal opposition has committed $150 million, if it is elected to government next year, to enable the Greater South East Irrigation Scheme to go ahead.  CRPA president James Bresnehan said the association and its members wholeheartedly welcome this announcement.  “We thank Read more…

By crpadmin, 7 monthsNovember 11, 2024 ago
Partner news

Data to decisions: Empowering Tassie Farmers

CRPA’s partnership with the TAS Farm Innovation Hub has been captured in a video case study showing how the federal government’s Future Drought Fund is being used to help farmers in the valley adapt to climate challenges. CRPA values the Read more…

By Sophie Milic, 7 monthsOctober 28, 2024 ago
Member news

‘Living legend’ takes a step back from show duties after 80 years

Long-time CRPA member David Skinner has been recognised in the Hobart Mercury as he steps down from the board of the Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania after 80 years of involvement. He will remain on the Show Council. David, quoted Read more…

By Sophie Milic, 9 monthsAugust 27, 2024 ago
Irrigation

CRPA rallies after irrigation scheme funding disappointment

Farmers in south-eastern Tasmania were left surprised and disappointed on federal budget night when it was revealed that the proposed Greater South East Irrigation Scheme missed out on the crucial federal funding needed for the new scheme to go ahead. Read more…

By crpadmin, 12 monthsJune 12, 2024 ago
Events

Workshop – Managing Dry Times in the Coal Valley

This event is an opportunity for farmers in the Coal Valley to come together, share insights and information on making the most of limited water available now and capitalise on the rain, when it comes. Date: Thursday 13 June 2024 Read more…

By crpadmin, 12 monthsJune 11, 2024 ago
Events

Farm tour and workshop: Climate Risk in Practice

CRPA has been working with Resilient Farming Tas and the East Coast Primary Producers Association to bring you an on-farm workshop on Thursday 29 February, 2024 at Richmond Park Estate about planning ahead so your business is more resilient to climate risks.  Read more…

By crpadmin, 1 yearFebruary 23, 2024 ago
Events

Coal River valley farming heritage on display in Richmond Town Parade

The Coal River Products Association was proud to play an important role in the Richmond Town Parade, held on 10 December to acknowledge Richmond’s rich history and culture with a spectacular display of music, costumes, and vehicles from the past Read more…

By crpadmin, 1 yearDecember 12, 2023 ago

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