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 those involved who have taken the time to meet with Read more…
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. Tasmanian Irrigation, which expected the scheme’s strong business case to Read more…
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 Time: 9:30am to 1:00pm (refreshments and lunch provided) Location: Campania Read more…
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. We have access to more information than ever before, but Read more…
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 200 years. The parade was the first event in a Read more…
Particularly when conditions are dry, as is the case currently, irrigation is an issue that’s front-of-mind for farmers. CRPA members have been keeping up-to-date with the latest irrigation information, both for the current season, and long term. Andrew Kneebone, Tasmanian Irrigation CEO, was the guest speaker at CRPA’s AGM in Read more…
Join NRM South and CRPA for a Coal Valley Farming Forecaster workshop focussed on planning for the dry season ahead. Farming Forecaster is a powerful drought decision support tool that provides graziers with a better insight into current conditions and impact on pasture availability over the upcoming season. Date: Thursday Read more…
Following on from the excellent presentation at our last meeting by Dr Tomas Remenyi on climate change, current climate models and the climate change effects on southern Tasmania, the CRPA Committee has been working on extending his presentation into a workshop. Over half a day, this workshop will focus on Read more…
Former Nuffield Scholarship winner and CRPA member Jake Newnham was recently awarded 2023 Tasmanian Young Fruit Grower of the Year, at the Fruit Growers Tasmania annual conference. A second-generation apricot and cherry grower at Lowdina Orchard in Campania, Jake’s 2018 research scholarship focussed on improving the cold chain for fruit Read more…
Approximately 60% of all agricultural crops rely on pollination to some extent, and the latest winner of the Coal River Products Association’s Cuthbertson Award is looking at one way to reduce Australia’s reliance on honeybees for crop pollination. Annick Upchurch’s University of Tasmania honors project looked at improving the effectiveness Read more…