Launceston

Launceston Agriculture

Launceston sits within a productive northern Tasmanian service catchment, linking nearby farms and vineyards with rural supplies, machinery, irrigation expertise, plant production, research and industry representation. The city itself is an important base for agricultural services, while surrounding localities such as Hillwood, Rosevears, Dilston, Western Junction and Prospect Vale add practical production and support capacity.

This guide brings together a representative selection for farmers, growers, smallholders and other primary-industry readers. Access conditions vary: some enterprises are working farms or display sites rather than general retail premises, and appointment arrangements should be observed.

🌾 Growers & Primary Producers

Hillwood Berries

This second-generation berry farm at Hillwood grows berries in northern Tasmania. Its separate pick-your-own farm provides farmgate access to produce grown on-site and selected local farms, while the working-farm address is available by appointment only. It offers a direct connection between primary production and seasonal consumer access near Launceston.

139 Hillwood Road, Hillwood, Tasmania. ☎ Working farm, appointment only: 03 6394 8092; pick-your-own farm: 03 6394 8180.

Tamar Ridge

At Rosevears on the west bank of the Tamar River, Tamar Ridge operates vineyards central to its winemaking. The producer makes cool-climate wine, including Pinot Noir, and represents the region’s connection between vineyard production and value-added agricultural output.

1A Waldhorn Dr, Rosevears TAS 7277. ☎ 03 6330 0300.

🌱 Production Nurseries & Horticulture

Fletcher & Co. Nursery

This family-run nursery at Dilston operates two sites and propagates, grows and cares for plants on-site. Its focus is on plants suited to Tasmania’s cool climate. Wholesale and landscape customers can visit by appointment, making the nursery relevant to horticultural businesses and projects requiring locally grown plant material.

543 John Lees Dr, Dilston TAS 7225. ☎ 0432 522 870.

🤝 Rural Supplies, Agronomy & Industry Support

Elders Launceston

This Launceston agribusiness branch provides agricultural services and rural products. Its team includes farm and rural supplies specialists, livestock agents, wool agents and a broadacre agronomist, giving local producers access to several areas of farm-sector support through one branch.

Launceston, Tasmania.

TasFarmers

Based in nearby Longford, TasFarmers is a statewide peak body representing Tasmania’s farmers and primary producers. It provides an advocacy voice on matters affecting farming and offers membership pathways, including commodity committees for participation across the farm sector.

41 – 43 Wellington Street, Longford TAS 7301. ☎ General contact and membership enquiries: 03 6332 1800.

🚜 Farm Machinery & Repairs

Tasmac

Tasmac’s Launceston branch at Western Junction supplies agricultural machinery including tractors, hay balers, viticulture equipment, slashing equipment and spraying equipment. Its support offering includes parts and mobile service technicians, providing a machinery pathway for broadacre, hay, vineyard and general farm users.

19 Johns Street, Western Junction, Launceston, TAS 7212. ☎ Launceston branch: 03 6364 3822.

Zinmoto

Zinmoto supplies tractors and implements for users ranging from small-acreage operators to commercial farms. Its West Launceston display site is strictly by appointment. Listed implements include slashers, ploughs, harrows, post-hole diggers and bale forks, giving buyers a focused option for property and farm equipment needs.

West Launceston, Tasmania; display site by appointment only. ☎ 0497 199 142.

💧 Irrigation & Water Systems

Irribiz Launceston

The Prospect Vale branch supplies agricultural pumping, irrigation and filtration products and solutions. Its services include irrigation design and installation, protected-cropping supplies, pump, pipeline and automation repairs, water-pump servicing and water testing, covering both system development and ongoing water-infrastructure support.

379 Westbury Rd, Prospect Vale TAS 7250. ☎ Launceston branch: 03 9037 7491.

🔬 Agricultural Technology & Testing

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

The University of Tasmania’s specialist institute delivers agricultural research, industry development and education. Its work spans agricultural systems, horticulture, livestock production and food safety. Its Newnham presence supports engagement with northern Tasmanian agriculture and the food sector, including agricultural technology and innovation activity.

Launceston, Tasmania. ☎ General enquiries: +61 3 6226 2463.

Together, these enterprises show how production around Launceston is supported by machinery, water systems, plant propagation, rural services, research and farmer representation. The connections extend from working farms and vineyards to specialist suppliers and organisations that help producers develop practical capability.

Relevant local producers, rural suppliers, contractors, service businesses and industry groups are invited to add or update a listing with their specialisms, service area and direct contact details.

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