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Farmers back ferry inspection changes

<p>THE TASMANIAN Farmers and Graziers Association has welcomed the trial of a new biosecurity measure on the Spirit of Tasmania ships in which vehicles will be inspected upon embarkation in Melbourne rather than disembarkation at Devonport.</p>

Alex Paul
Farmers back ferry inspection changes

  "We understand people's frustration at the delays leaving the terminal at East Devonport," TFGA chief executive Jan Davis said on Friday. While the value of agricultural production in Tasmania is...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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