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PhD candidate receives industry-funded scholarship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-industry-funded-scholarship

9 May 2024: Ibrahim is studying at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. His research will address the complex decisions facing livestock farmers to mitigate enteric methane emissions across a range of production systems while . . . emissions and improve production
Watch our Virtual Forum: Tasmanian agriculture in a changing climate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/watch-our-virtual-forum-tasmanian-agriculture-in-a-changing-climate

10 Jul 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture hosted a virtual forum (20 June 2023) to explore issues relating to the impact of climate change on Tasmania's livestock industries. The 1-hour webinar . . . The webinar also included a panel discussion to answer
New agricultural research projects

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-agricultural-research-projects

6 Jun 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) will receive $1. 92 million funding for five new agricultural research, development and extension projects. The funding was announced by Primary Industries and Water Minister . . . Jo Palmer in May 2023 as part of
Forum helping to abate livestock emissions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/forum-helping-to-abate-livestock-emissions

29 Apr 2024: TIA Future Forum: Ensuring a sustainable future for Australia's ruminant livestock productionThe Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is hosting a virtual Future Forum on 14 May to discuss opportunities identified . . . up to date news and events. TIA
2023 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/2023-tasmanian-stem-researcher-of-the-year

20 Nov 2023: Researchers from the University of Tasmania were recognised among winners of the 2023 Tasmanian STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Excellence Awards. Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Associate Professor Matthew Harrisonâ‹
Celebrating 60 years of agricultural science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/celebrating-60-years-of-agricultural-science

13 Dec 2023: skills. Oliver Roberts graduated with a Bachelor of Agriculture in 2015 and is the CEO of Pasture. io, an agtech startup company which he founded to empower farmers through automating critical . . . Connect with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Written
Breeding barley to reduce environmental impact

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1235-breeding-barley-to-reduce-environmental-impact

5 Apr 2022: It will support six higher-degree research positions including four PhD and two Masters students. “Modern agriculture relies heavily on the use of phosphorous fertilisers however the average efficiency rate is . . . TIA is a joint venture between the
Students receive $133,000 to make a positive impact on the Tasmanian…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/students-receive-$133,000-to-make-a-positive-impact-on-the-tasmanian-agricultural-industry

30 Apr 2024: agriculture and food sector. Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Professor Mike Rose, presented certificates to students at a celebratory afternoon tea in Hobart this afternoon. . . . Smith, Robert Menary Tasmania University
Seeking Tasmanian wine businesses for new research collaboration

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/seeking-tasmanian-wine-businesses-for-new-research-collaboration2

11 Aug 2023: It is estimated that the processed value of wine grapes in Tasmania could be 24 per cent higher if costs due to botrytis are recuperated. Professor Kathy Evans from the Tasmanian . . . Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is holding two online information
Researcher takes up fight against oxalis

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/researcher-takes-up-fight-against-oxalis

24 Jan 2024: View or download the project factsheetThis article was written by Karolin MacGregor and was published in Tasmanian Country Newspaper on 12 January 2024. It is fast becoming one of Tasmania's . . . most invasive weeds but at this stage not much is known
Meet our researchers: Dr Adam Langworthy

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/meet-our-researchers-dr-adam-langworthy

8 Nov 2023: I enjoy the wide diversity of research projects that I get to undertake to deliver real-world outcomes for farmers. . . . I obviously also had a passion for agriculture, especially for the grazing industries. When you’re not at work, what types of
TIA hosts Tasmanian food future talk at agriCULTURED

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tia-hosted-tasmanians-food-future-public-talk-at-agricultured

8 Aug 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), in partnership with the University of Tasmania Island of Ideas public talk series, hosted a free event ‘Feeding Tasmania: Our food future’ as part of . . . in agriCULTURED. Watch the webinar recording. TIA is
New research to reduce use of nitrogen fertiliser on dairy farms

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-research-to-reduce-use-of-nitrogen-fertiliser-on-dairy-farms

19 Jul 2023: A major research trial is set to commence at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Dairy Research Facility in the coming weeks, with researchers aiming to find practical solutions to reduce the . . . between the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian
Legume field days to help boost Tasmanian pasture productivity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/legume-field-days-to-help-boost-tasmanian-pasture-productivity

20 Nov 2023: to attend across the two days, with events in Longford and Woodbury. The events are being delivered as part the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) 'Growing red meat productivity through . . . having them along side grasses in the same row. “We
Pasture soils under the microscope

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/pasture-soils-under-the-microscope

1 May 2023: By Rohan BorojeviÄ‡, Industry Development Officer at the Tasmanian Institute of AgricultureA three-year project is underway at TIA's Dairy Research Facility to better understand the impact that different pasture . . . The project will also provide
Dual purpose peonies: do Tasmanian grown peonies have potential as a…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/dual-purpose-peonies-do-tasmanian-grown-peonies-have-potential-as-a-traditional-chinese-herb

6 Dec 2023: Trials are underway in the state’s north to determine whether Tasmania could produce peony roots for the Traditional Chinese Medicine market (TCM). PhD Candidate with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture . . . Director of TIA Professor Michael Rose said
Tasmanian Dairy Award finalists announced

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tasmanian-dairy-award-finalists-announced

9 Jun 2023: BadavathWoodrising Dairies – located in Cressy, owned by Compass Tas Dairy Operations and managed by Troy AinslieThe Dairy Business of the Year Award is conducted by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) . . . ANZ Tasmanian Dairy Business of the
Weeding out unwanted poppies

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/weeding-out-unwanted-poppies

22 Jan 2024: Research underway at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) aims to boost productivity for opium poppy growers by developing new strategies to control weed poppies. It is important research for an . . . the Tasmanian Government’s Agricultural
Should agricultural carbon accounting include land use?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/should-agricultural-carbon-accounting-include-land-use

4 Oct 2023: Opinion piece by Dr Rowan Eisner, Agricultural Systems Modeller at the Tasmania Institute of Agriculture Currently, if a farm has its carbon emissions assessed, land use is not included in the . . . When paying for emissions reductions or carbon storage,
National award for TIA food microbiologist

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/national-award-for-tia-food-microbiologist

7 Mar 2023: Food microbiologist, Dr Laura Rood from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture has been announced as the recipient of the Australian Pork Limited Award at the national Science and Innovation Awards. Dr . . . maximise the shelf-life of their different
Researchers set to tackle pesky blackberry mite

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/490-researchers-set-to-tackle-pesky-blackberry-mite

8 Dec 2017: Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) have commenced a three-year project to identify effective integrated pest management tools and strategies for redberry mite. Commercial blackberry production in Australia . . . As part of this, we
New research project could transform Australia’s pyrethrum industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-research-project-could-transform-australias-pyrethrum-industry

24 May 2023: This research addresses a key industry challenge and has the potential to be revolutionary. Research Fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Dr Tamieka Pearce, has been awarded an Australian Research . . . commercialisation of Australian research
Women in Agriculture | Dr Tamieka Pearce

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/women-in-agriculture-dr-tamieka-pearce

4 Dec 2023: Nowadays, the student population is much more diverse, and data provided by the University of Tasmania shows a significant increase in female participation in agriculture, environment, and related courses over the . . . Dr Tamieka PearceTamieka is a
Tassie takes big bite of national apple funding

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tassie-takes-big-bite-of-national-apple-funding

15 Sep 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has secured an impressive $3. 7 million in national funding for research that will boost production and profits for Australian apple growers. TIA will lead . . . soils is made up of collaborating staff from TIA,
Most Tasmanians over 50 didn't experience serious lockdown effects

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1144-most-tasmanians-over-50-didnt-experience-serious-lockdown-effects

23 Jun 2021: Most Tasmanians aged over 50 experienced no serious effects on dementia risk factors, such as depression, anxiety and alcohol consumption, during the COVID-19 lockdown a Tasmanian study has found. In . . . the first study of its kind, researchers from the
Science in service of a better cider

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/319-science-in-service-of-a-better-cider

16 Jun 2017: make beautiful wines and ciders. The ancient arts of brewing and wine making are enjoying a scientific makeover at the University of Tasmania’s Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). . . . The technique, known as UV-Vis spectral phenolic fingerprinting,
$8 million to be poured into drought resilience in agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/$8-million-to-be-poured-into-drought-resilience-in-agriculture

14 Apr 2021: by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). The ‘Tasmanian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub’ will comprise of researchers, primary producers and community groups, working together to enhance drought resilient practice
Helping to mitigate climate change impacts for Tasmania’s wine…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/helping-to-mitigate-climate-change-impacts-for-tasmanias-wine-industry

27 Nov 2023: is a food scientist at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). . . . She is leading the project 'Beating smoke taint with sparking wine' funded by the Tasmanian Government’s Agricultural Innovation Fund to help the wine industry mitigate the
Industry leaders recognised at Tasmanian Dairy Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/industry-leaders-recognised-at-tasmanian-dairy-awards

17 Jun 2023: charm for Woodrising Dairies who were announced as the 2023 ANZ Dairy Business of the Year at Tasmanian Dairy Awards in Devonport tonight. . . . the Year Award is conducted by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) as part of the DairyHIGH 2 project
Researchers keen on quinoa's salty secret

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/446-researchers-keen-on-quinoas-salty-secret

30 Oct 2017: for global food security. Unsustainable agriculture practices can cause soil erosion and soil salinity, which stunts the growth of crops and over a long period of time can lead to infertile . . . of the United Nations had listed quinoa as an important
Women in Agriculture | Dr Samantha Sawyer

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/women-in-agriculture-samantha-sawyer

4 Dec 2023: Dr Samantha SawyerSam is a Lecturer and Research Fellow in Food Science at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and is a strong role model for young women in STEM (science, . . . technology, engineering, and maths) and agriculture. Sam grew up in
Project milestone key to TIA’s dairy transformation

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/project-milestone-key-to-tias-dairy-transformation

10 Dec 2021: A key milestone in the upgrades to the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) Research Farms was officially launched on Wednesday, December 8. The University of Tasmania’s Vice Chancellor Professor . . . Research Facility) to maximise their
Stand clear for the methane busters

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/stand-clear-for-the-methane-busters

8 May 2023: emissions. Experiments with asparagopsis are a big part of this picture. The research is being done at our Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, based in Hobart, and the Tasmanian Institute . . . to apply these findings commercially to livestock, we
Rockmelon industry to benefit from new recommendations

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1112-rockmelon-industry-to-benefit-from-new-recommendations

10 Feb 2021: Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) have developed a set of new industry recommendations to improve Australian rockmelon food safety practices. The project team worked in consultation with industry . . . the supply chains, possible in
TIA 2022 Highlights Report

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/tia-2022-highlights-report

3 Jul 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s 2022 Highlights Report has been released. This 60-page document contains highlights from our research, industry development, and education endeavours, along with a comprehensive list . . . The Partnership is
Creative & personalised foods for the future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1130-creative-personalised-foods-for-the-future

22 Apr 2021: Imagine if we could produce food customised for the individual needs of that patient while still being palatable and attractive? . . . see how we can work together. Top image: Final product being taken out of a Foodini printer.
Future proofing the Australian grains industry in a changing climate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/future-proofing-the-australian-grains-industry-in-a-changing-climate

16 Aug 2023: Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Professor, Meixue Zhou, has been awarded $4. 4 million for research that will help Australian grain growers adapt to a changing climate and support future food . . . About Professor Meixue ZhouMeixue Zhou is a
$150,000 to improve soil health for potato industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/338-150000-to-improve-soil-health-for-potato-industry

3 Jul 2017: Effective management approaches are required to minimise repetitive soil disruption and aid with reformation of soil structure. “The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture has a core focus on supporting a productive, competitive . . . and sustainable
TIA scientist named Young Agronomist of the Year

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/418-tia-scientist-named-young-agronomist-of-the-year

26 Sep 2017: tool and mobile app to help Tasmanian farmers predict pasture growth to maximise productivity. . . . He was also a co-author of another three papers presented at the conference. TIA is a joint venture between the Tasmanian Government and the University of
Research partnership to yield results

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/research-partnership-to-yield-results

12 Dec 2022: The research is being undertaken by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and aims to increase the yield of cannabinoids that have potential for medicinal application. Martha Jane Medical is an Australian . . . in Italy), and supported by Professor Dugald
Good enough to bottle: supporting the growth of Tassie wine

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/788-good-enough-to-bottle-supporting-the-growth-of-tassie-wine

19 Oct 2018: the local wine industry. The research is conducted under the aegis of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), a joint venture between the University and the State Government, established in . . . and rock lobster fisheries. Interested in partnering
Lollies for cows: Plantain in the pasture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/365-lollies-for-cows-plantain-in-the-pasture

31 Jul 2017: New research at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is looking at how the inclusion of plantain in traditional ryegrass pastures can boost production and profitability for Tasmanian dairy farmers. . . . TIA is a joint venture between the Tasmanian
Fine wine, faster

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/456-fine-wine-faster

16 Nov 2017: Dr Fiona Kerslake, fermentation scientist at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture at the University of Tasmania, is trying to find out. Tasmania is a well-known sparkling wine region. . . . contribute to texture and mouthfeel of wine, and they are an
Agriculture graduate becomes a future industry leader

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/229-agriculture-graduate-becomes-a-future-industry-leader

30 Jan 2017: An agriculture graduate from the University of Tasmania has received a prestigious $120,000 Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship to continue her research into Tasmania’s cider industry. Madeleine Way, 22, graduated . . . displayed qualities of a future
$6.4 million boost for cool climate horticulture growers

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/$6.4-million-boost-for-cool-climate-horticulture-growers

29 Sep 2022: Innovation and led and co-funded by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), with support from national and international industry partners, the five-year project aims to grow cool climate horticulture . . . TIA is a joint venture of the University of
$7.4 million investment for TIA research farm

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/$7.4-million-investment-for-tia-research-farm

27 Nov 2020: A partnership between the University of Tasmania and the State Government will see $7. 4 million invested in the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) northern research farms. The investment will . . . transform TIA’s Forthside Vegetable Research
Taking technology to the farm

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/taking-technology-to-the-farm

20 Nov 2020: Testlab Sustainable, Manageable, Accessible Rural Technology (SMART) Farm project has been co-designed with industry and will be implemented at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) Forthside Vegetable Research Facility . . . for the Tasmanian
Welcoming good bugs into the berry patch

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/welcoming-good-bugs-into-the-berry-patch

24 Mar 2023: by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Entomologist, Dr Stephen Quarrell, will survey rubus crops (raspberry and blackberry) in the key growing regions of Tasmania, New South Wales, and Victoria over the . . . latest news and events straight to your
Women in Agriculture | Professor Caroline Mohammed

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/women-in-agriculture-professor-caroline-mohammed

4 Dec 2023: Professor Caroline MohammedCaroline is Centre Leader for the Agricultural Systems Centre at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Deputy Director of the TAS Farm Innovation Hub. In 2018 she became . . . the first female Professor of Agriculture
Food safety, storage, shelf life and transport the focus of globally…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/food-safety,-storage,-shelf-life-and-transport-the-focus-of-globally-connected-project

14 Oct 2022: A new research project, led by Tom Ross, Professor in Food Microbiology at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), is being praised for its potential to reduce food waste and increase . . . Mr Swanepoel said. TIA is a joint venture of the University