At its September meeting, CRPA was fortunate to welcome the Hon Gavin Pearce, Tasmanian Minister for Primary Industries and Water. Minister Pearce took to time to chat will all members present, before presenting to the group. We were pleased to Read more
The association has held a productive strategic planning session to set out its long term vision and consider practical changes to ensure a sustainable model for the future. Facilitated by Bec Rumble (Lone Goose Farm) and supported by the TAS Read more
CRPA member Pooley Wines has taken the award for Best in Show at the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show, recognised as the oldest and most prestigious wine awards in the country. The 2024 Pooley Syrah was judged Best in Show Read more
Get your soil and water right this season to maximise production and profitability. Join the Coal River Products Association for a practical half-day workshop to help you make confident decisions before the season ramps up. Monday, 8 December 2025 Summerville: 12:00 Read more
At the recent annual awards presentation by the Tasmanian Agricultural Productivity Group (TAPG), one of our CRPA members, Neville Mendham, was recognised for Excellence in Service to Agriculture with a Lifetime Achievement award. This award is not given every year, and is Read more
CRPA member Pooley Wines has been named the Wine Tasmania overall VinØ Champion (for the fourth time!), in recognition of its commitment to sustainable wine production. The VinØ Program (pronounced as ‘vin zero)’ is Tasmania’s best management practice system, assisting Read more
A 20-year wetlands restoration project on the property of CRPA member Will Eddington has encouraged the return of the landscape’s natural system through livestock exclusion fencing, planting and weeding over 65 hectares. Richmond Park runs 4,000 merino ewes and has Read more
At a Coal Valley farm, Landcare Tasmania in partnership with the Australian Government, has launched the Catchment Connect Project to strengthen farm and landscape resilience. The $4 million, five-year Catchment Connect Project, funded through the Future Drought Fund, is designed Read more
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
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