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Difference and Diversity
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Encouraging Participation of Farm Families in Events
Increasing the Representation of Women on Boards
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Rural Community Programs

Rural and regional communities have particular needs. The Department helps to support and empower regional Tasmania by recognising those needs, and through programs that build self-reliance and provide support to rural communities.

Tas-Regions
Tas-Regions magazine includes news and features about farmers, rural and regional projects and innovations in agriculture.
Farm Management Deposits
Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) are a cash flow management tool primary producers can use as a risk management option.
Rural Financial Counselling Service Tasmania
A statewide, confidential and free service, providing information and support for the farming community.
Resources for Farmers & Rural Communities
A list of useful resources for farmers and rural communities.
RIRDC Rural Women's Award 2009
Jane Lovell, of Devonport, has won the 2009 Tasmanian RIRDC Rural Women's Award for her work in quality assurance.
Training Courses, Field Days & Workshops
Opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills required to create a successful business and lifestyle.
Difference and Diversity
It is important to recognise the social, economic, cultural, historical and political context of rural women’s lives.
Exceptional Circumstances & National Agricultural Monitoring System
Information on the Federal Government's Exceptional Circumstances Program and the NAMS website which provides climate reports to support applications.
Encouraging Participation of Farm Families in Events
Most Tasmanian farms are family enterprises. Ensuring you communicate with the whole family unit will encourage greater participation in learning acti...
Increasing the Representation of Women on Boards
Learn how to increase the representation of women on boards to bring a greater diversity of skills and backgrounds to rural decision-making processes.

The FarmPoint websiteYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement offers access to information on all aspects of agriculture for Tasmanian farmers and our community.
FarmPoint url - www.farmpoint.tas.gov.au

Women in Rural & Regional IndustriesYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement - this database provides opportunities for individuals, industry and business to network with rural women around Tasmania.

See also:
Women in Primary Production Register
Tasmanian Women in AgricultureYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement
Southern Farming Systems Tasmania
National Agricultural Monitoring SystemYou are now leaving our site. DPIPWE is not responsible for the content of the web site to which you are going. The link does not constitute any form of endorsement
Tasmanian Food Opportunities


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