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Your guilt-free guide to flowers this Valentine’s Day

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/528-your-guilt-free-guide-to-flowers-this-valentines-day

8 Feb 2018: cut flowers is hurting the number-one lady in all of our lives: Mother Nature. . . . world, the question of a flower’s carbon footprint isn’t as straightforward as it might seem.
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
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
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
Why experts are predicting this species will change the future of food

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/473-why-experts-are-predicting-this-species-will-change-the-future-of-food

28 Nov 2017: And unlike glycophytes (salt-averse plants), they actually benefit from having large amounts of salt in their soil. . . . So they grew two different groups of quinoa plants in saline conditions for five weeks.
Why Australia imports so many veggie seeds

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/574-why-australia-imports-so-many-veggie-seeds

10 Apr 2018: draft review of the risk analysis for import of brassica seeds, the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources do clearly state that alternative measures will be considered if the “appropriate level . . . This means that the pathogens evolve to
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
Welcome to the future of farming

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/772-welcome-to-the-future-of-farming

6 Sep 2018: Dr James Hills Dr James Hills is a Research Fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Dairy Centre, where he is the Research and Development team leader. . . . Dr Kathy Evans Dr Kathy Evans is a Senior Research Fellow and Program Leader for Value
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
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
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
TIA joins climate-friendly asparagopsis commercialisation project

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/tia-joins-climate-friendly-asparagopsis-commercialisation-project

17 May 2024: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is proud to be part of a collaborative project to facilitate the adoption and ongoing development of low emissions feed technologies (asparagopsis seaweed) in . . . We thank the Tasmanian Government for its
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
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
This scientist is chasing the secrets of ancient crops

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/472-this-scientist-is-chasing-the-secrets-of-ancient-crops

28 Nov 2017: “We’ve created a kind of ‘kindergarten for plants’,” said Professor Sergey Shabala from the University of Tasmania, describing the current state of global agriculture. “We provide them with everything they . . . In contrast to a long list of
The bumpy road to perfect fruit

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/204-the-bumpy-road-to-perfect-fruit

12 Dec 2016: banana looks nice and is less bruised, the tendency of purchasing is higher. . . . Start a research degree at the University of Tasmania. Find out more here.
Testlab links agriculture with smart technology

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1131-testlab-links-agriculture-with-smart-technology

26 Apr 2021: Tasmanian farmers and primary producers will be able to test drive the latest in smart technologies and explore how big data can help future-proof their business, following the launch of . . . equipment in action. One such case study is the Sustainable,
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,
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
Tasmania's new global centre for innovation launched

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/247-tasmanias-new-global-centre-for-innovation-launched

17 Mar 2017: The ASMF will deliver impact and value for industry, government and the community by: Manufacturing sensors which will support an ecosystem of data collection and analysis for Tasmanian businessesSupporting a network . . . Announced last week, CRC projects
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
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
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
Sowing the seeds for a sustainable dairy industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/sowing-the-seeds-for-a-sustainable-dairy-industry

2 Dec 2022: Seen from above, a 30-hectare section of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s Dairy Research Facility (TDRF) at Elliott is curiously divided into a grid of 32 small equally sized . . . Fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA)
Six steps towards achieving sustainability goals

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/six-steps-towards-achieving-sustainability-goals

8 May 2023: The University led the project "Adaptive Water Resources Management" to provide free support to local farmers on using technology to achieve good water management. The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) provides . . . and the Law Society in 2001, the
Simple tech a smart move for farm management

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/simple-tech-a-smart-move-for-farm-management

11 Feb 2022: Sciences and Engineering and strongly aligns with the Tasmanian Government’s Agrivision 2050 of increasing agricultural outputs at the farm gate to $10 billion by 2050. Dr Marcus Hardie, research fellow . . . in soil science at the Tasmanian Institute
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,
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
Scientists are closing in on one of the biggest mysteries in biology

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/512-scientists-are-closing-in-on-one-of-the-biggest-mysteries-in-biology

15 Jan 2018: like soil flooding, which affects more than 17 million km2 of land globally every year. . . . change the future of foodThis scientist is chasing the secrets of ancient cropsKeen to conduct your own research?
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,
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
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
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
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
Research to investigate impact of humidity on wine quality

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/research-to-investigate-impact-of-humidity-on-wine-quality

21 May 2024: A Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) research project investigating the impact humidity has on wine quality has received funding from a trust that supports sustainable agriculture. In Tasmania, climate data is . . . Steven Hernyk. Would you like to
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
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
PhD for Prosperous Poppies

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1000-phd-for-prosperous-poppies

4 May 2020: from Sri Lanka in 2018 to join the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and pursue a PhD to better understand a disease of opiate poppy known as systemic downy mildew. TIA . . . practical solution to the issue. “The Tasmanian poppy industry has its
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
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
No more coddling for Codling Moth: sterile insect trial under way in…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/no-more-coddling-for-codling-moth-sterile-insect-trial-under-way-in-tasmania

1 Mar 2023: For the first time in Australia, a form of fertility control is being trialled to manage a major pest to the apple industry, codling moth. Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of . . . partnership between TIA, the Tasmanian Government, Fruit Growers
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
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
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
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
Mother of Dragons wasp flying to New Zealand's aid

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1028-mother-of-dragons-wasp-flying-to-new-zealands-aid

22 Jun 2020: of ruin. In what has been dubbed “Alien meets Game of Thrones”, UTAS researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture have discovered a new species of bug-munching wasp to help . . . adult Tasmanian wasps can eventually be imported into New Zealand,
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
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
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
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