Farmers in our region now have access to detailed data from three CRPA member properties near Colebrook, Tea Tree and Richmond, with dryland soil moisture probes installed and integrated with the Farming Forecaster decision-support tool. Data from the three sites is now available on the Tasmanian platform on the Farming Read more
Soil expert Dr Oliver Knox brought his insights to the Coal valley in June when he visited from the New South Wales to run a workshop on practical tools for understanding and managing soil biology to improve crop yields and overall farm health. Dr Knox, Associate Professor of Soil Systems Read more
CRPA members gathered at Caledon Estate vineyard, on Prossers Road at Richmond, for the 2023 members and family BBQ event. Members heard from owners James and Karen Stewart, who detailed the recent establishment of the property and 11 hectares of vines planted in 2019, and filled the group in on Read more
Brothers Ronald and Chris Gunn are the latest recipients of Coal River Products Association life membership, in recognition of their extensive contributions to agriculture in the valley, and to CRPA itself. Sixth generation farmers, Ronald and Chris have farmed several properties in the district, including Glen Quoin (on Back Tea Read more
Water Sales are now open for Tasmania’s largest ever irrigation project – the 38,000 megalitre Greater South East Irrigation Scheme. Landowners are invited to contractually apply to Tasmanian Irrigation for water entitlements for this $522 million project, which has been designed to deliver reliable and fit-for-purpose water to existing and Read more
CRPA congratulates member Pooley Wines on winning 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Winery of the Year. We’re immensely proud that our region is home to such an esteemed winery – indicative of the quality of the wine sector in the Coal River Valley. Managing Director John Pooley said they were honored Read more
CRPA member Terry White is well-known in the association for his commitment to keeping farmers connected. The way he does this best is through the annual Old Mates Day event run at his Wattle Hill farm. This year’s event, run in late July, attracted over 100 farmers from around Tasmania Read more