CONTRACTORS
Contact details for contractors and the individual contractual service they provide are listed in the Handbook. In this publication you will find an extensive list of contractors from each region and the specific work they carry out. Including: ground preparation, drilling, harvesting, silage production, baling, potato planting and harvesting, cartage, road grading, post driving, stone harvesting and weed management.
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in memory of the late Bert Campbell. Bert was a driving force in establishing the Agricultural Contractors Association in the early 1970’s. He was keen to promote agriculture as a worthwhile and very rewarding career path for young people. With support
of the University of Tasmania, a $2500.00 scholarship is awarded to an Agricultural Science student entering the final year of their degree. Criteria for the R. W. (Bert) Campbell Memorial Scholarship includes exhibiting exceptional motivation and enthusiasm in their chosen
field and an expressed interest in Tasmanian Agriculture.
Past Recipients
2008 James Addison
2009 Russel Whitmore
2010 Rhys Beattie
2011 Sondra Leighton
2012 Samantha Cables
2013 Victoria White
2014 Kathryn Cenin
2015 Olivia Roberts
2016 Lauren Viney
2017 Claire Cunningham
2018 Ella Curtain & Damien Rouse
2019 Stuart Creswell & Matthew Bales
2020 No awards due to COVID-19
MEMBERS
Regional groups meet regularly, where guests presenters are often asked to share industry best practice from their specialised area. Skills and knowledge are passed on to members with the aim of improving farming practices as members work towards a sustainable future for agriculture in Tasmania. The Association’s executive seeks to be actively involved with policy development as well as contributing comments and feedback on proposed changes to the industry likely to impact on Association members. They work closely with key state holders in the rural sector and take its role very seriously, often lobbying and advocating on behalf of members to ensure a fair and equal representation within the rural and wider community.
Handbooks are distributed across the state and both contractors and advertisers benefit from this state wide exposure, historically regular advertisers acknowledge that the Handbook is value for money in terms of their advertising dollar.
PRICES
Refer to the Handbook for suggested price structures. Charges per hour or per bale are listed as well as suggested harvesting per hour rates by category. Charges are suggested and subject to GST.
External influences such as fuel, wages, travel and WHS will have an influence of actual costs. An increase in rates may apply when work is being performed in raised beds and clients requesting specific farm hygiene requirements should check with the contractor as additional charges may apply.
Contractors News & photos
A newsletter sharing news and photos submitted by members will be coming soon.
If you have something you would like to share, perhaps a good news story, a new innovation, work practice or even some photos please contact Peter Campbell
(select below).
CONTACT
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