TasFarmers

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TasFarmers, formerly the Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA), is the peak farming organization representing agricultural producers in Tasmania, Australia. 

The organization represents Tasmanian farmers through commodity councils and committees, including its Vegetable Council, which advocates for growers across the state’s vegetable industry. 

TasFarmers represents the interests of potato and vegetable growers on issues including production costs, grower profitability, market conditions, biosecurity, regulation, labour and the long-term sustainability of Tasmania’s vegetable industry.

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Tasmanian potatoes, representing the growers affected by McCain's proposed potato price reduction. (Courtesy: Pulse)
October 04, 2026
McCain Proposes to Cut Potato Prices for Tasmanian Growers by USD 10.4 per Tonne
McCain is proposing a USD 10.43 per tonne cut in Tasmanian processing potato prices. TasFarmers says grower committee talks have ended ahead of planting, while McCain says conversations with growers are continuing.
TasFarmers members and potato producers at the protest last year against Simplot
September 20, 2026
Tasmanian Potato Growers Sign Simplot Contracts With Average 2.5 Percent Price Cut
Most Tasmanian potato growers supplying Simplot have signed new contracts after TasFarmers reported an average 2.5 percent price cut, raising concerns over rising production costs and the long-term sustainability of the sector.
Tasmanian farmers and multinational chip manufacture Simplot are yet to reach a price agreement for the upcoming potato season. (ABC News
August 30, 2026
Simplot and Tasmanian Potato Growers Remain at Odds Over French Fry Contracts
Simplot and Tasmanian potato growers remain at odds over prices and supply terms, with growers also concerned about contract cuts and a planned 30,000-tonne reduction in potato volumes through the Ulverstone processing plant.
Nathan Richardson, Chairperson of the Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) Vegetable Council.
August 28, 2019
Tasmanian Potato Farmers accepted Simplot's latest price offer
More than 80 potato growers in Tasmania, Australia felt a sense of relief when receiving Simplot's second offer for their processing potatoes, says Nathan Richardson, chairperson of the Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association (TFGA) Vegetable Council.

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