Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association

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2010 TFGA CONFERENCE, DINNER & FIELD TRIP
15th July 2010

'Tasmania as Country's Food Bowl: Fact or Pipedream?' 

The Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association (TFGA) is the State’s peak agricultural body, representing the interests of those who work on the land.

It represents 3100 agricultural enterprises, one in five jobs in Tasmania.

They contribute about $1 billion a year to the Tasmanian economy. That is about 16% of gross state product.

Because our members are farmers from across all segments of the industry (and most of our board members are farmers), we are well positioned to represent the interests of the agricultural sector. The TFGA represents big and small farms. We make no distinction. We believe it is vital that all farmers in Tasmania are members of the TFGA so that we are able to speak with one voice when we deal with governments at all levels and with other industry bodies.

We exist to make a difference and we can only do this by standing and working together. Tasmanian farms must operate in a positive business environment. That is our main mission.

We have close links with other state farming organisations as well as:

• National Farmers’ Federation
• Sheepmeat Council of Australia 
• Cattle Council of Australia
• Australian Dairy Farmers
• WoolProducers Australia
• Onions Australia 
• Horticulture Australia
• Plant Health Australia
• Grains Council of Australia
• Grains Research and Development Corporation
• AUSVEG

Tasmania’s voice is heard at national and international level through these industry affiliations.

We have alliances with a number of sponsors and business partners, who support the association. They include:

• Finance Brokers of Tasmania 
• Mitsubishi Motors
• Telstra
• Wesfarmers Federation Insurance (WFI)

Please contact the TFGA office on 6332 1800 for more details on membership opportunities