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News & Events

Skills Plan for Agriculture

TFGA has been funded by Skills Tasmania to develop a Skills Plan for Agriculture. This Plan will set the workforce development and planning priorities and commitments from the agriculture industry for the next three years.

Development of a Skills Plan for Tasmanian Agriculture

To meet the challenges and opportunities of the future, the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA), in partnership with Skills Tasmania, is developing an Industry Skills Plan for Tasmanian Agriculture (the Skills Plan).

Carbon Plantations Field Days: April 19th and 20th

Private Forests Tasmania is hosting four Field Days to present the findings of its Carbon Plantations Project. This project looks at on-farm greenhouse gas emissions, on-farm plantation carbon capture and storage issues, and wood production options for different prices of carbon and wood. In addition, the project's Carbon Storage and Trading Survey has revealed for the first time what farmers really think and know about the emerging 'carbon economy'.

The 4th International Oyster Symposium (IOS4)

We are pleased to announce that the 4th International Oyster Symposium will be held in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia in September 2011. IOS4 is being organised jointly by Oysters Tasmania, the World Oyster Society and NSW Industry and Investment.

Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants (AAAC) Midwinter Gathering – 12 August

A Midwinter Gathering is being held for farmers, agricultural and natural resource management consultants on 12 August 2010 at Quamby Estate.

Simplot Potato Diary 2010

Simplot and Rural Development Services invite you to a series of Industry Workshops being run in July and August 2010.

New Partner for Rural Development Services

With co-founding Director, Dr David Fulton, leaving the business, Rural Development Services (RDS) has appointed community development and engagement proponent Maree Fudge as a new Partner.

Rural Development Services Helps Develop Young Rural Leaders

Rural Development Services is proud to stand alongside business, government and non-profit organisations as a foundation sponsor of the Tasmanian Rural Community Young Leaders Academy.

Oysters Tasmania Opens Up Opportunities

RDS senior partner and CEO Dr Tom Lewis has taken on the role of Executive Officer of Oysters Tasmania... "Oysters Tasmania now has all the resources of RDS at its fingertips," Tom said.

Rural Development Services 2008 Achievements

2008 has been a year of major achievements for us and our clients across a range of rural industries. Feedback from our clients tells us they have been getting great value and benefits from our training, consulting and support services.

Amabel Fulton National Finalist 2008 Telstra Business Women's Innovation Award

Amabel Fulton won the 2008 Telstra Tasmanian Business Women's Award in the Innovation category and went on to be a national finalist in the 2008 Telstra Business Women's Innovation Award announced in December.

Allergen Bureau Conferences 2009

The Allergen Bureau holds yearly conferences across Australia.

Visit the Allergen Bureau website to register your interest

Past event: Simplot Future Options workshop

Same Eyes – Better Glasses – New Future

Scottsdale: June 10
Ulverstone: June 11
Longford: June 12

Click here to view the workshop flier(PDF: 195 KB)