Driscoll’s and Caitlyn – growing Tasmania
Photo by Hayley Manning
Caitlyn Badcock, whose family farm is on the outskirts of Deloraine is delighted to accept her Driscoll’s Scholarship to assist in studying for a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the University of Tasmania in Hobart.
A NEW campaign aims to reduce land use conflicts in rural areas preparing newcomers for the realities of rural life. The three-year $100,0000 campaign funded by the Tasmanian Government works with farmers, the real estate industry and local government to support good neighbourly relations, especially where farmland adjoins existing or new urban and peri-urban developments. The Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Guy Barnett, said the campaign aims to improve neighbours’ understanding of farming activities. ‘It explains everyone’s rights and responsibilities when living near agricultural producers. ‘Developed by the TFGA, it will inform those from a non-farming background about essential farming activities and practices, as well as respective responsibilities of farmers and neighbours,’ he said. For more information see www.tfga.com.au.