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  2. Thumbnail for In agriculture there is no such thing as a “typical day” in the office

    In agriculture there is no such thing as a “typical day” in the office

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/967-in-agriculture-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-typical-day-in-the-office
    4 Dec 2019: Agricultural Science at the University of Tasmania and hasn’t looked back. Living in Melbourne or another big city didn’t appeal to me. . . . I never saw myself getting into vegetable seed production, but I am loving every minute of it.
  3. Thumbnail for Dairy industry launches masterclass for aspiring farm managers

    Dairy industry launches masterclass for aspiring farm managers

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/dairy-industry-launches-masterclass-for-aspiring-farm-managers
    14 Oct 2020: Associate Director of Learning & Teaching with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) at the University of Tasmania, Associate Professor Alistair Gracie, said: “One of the most valuable parts of the masterclass . . . This will ensure it is highly
  4. Thumbnail for International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science
    9 Feb 2023: Lecturer, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). . . . Easton, Brigette Wright and Meg Spiteri. Dr Samantha Sawyer Lecturer and Research Fellow in Food Science, Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). Dr Sawyer’s research focuses on areas
  5. Thumbnail for Welcome to the future of farming

    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
  6. Thumbnail for Seeking Tasmanian wine businesses for new research collaboration

    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
  7. Thumbnail for Scientists are closing in on one of the biggest mysteries in biology

    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?
  8. Thumbnail for Legume research to boost Tassie’s red meat industry

    Legume research to boost Tassie’s red meat industry

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/legume-research-to-boost-tassies-red-meat-industry
    25 Aug 2020: year project, led by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Research Fellow Dr Rowan Smith, will help grow productivity in the red meat industry by identifying and establishing perennial legume species that . . . the Midlands region. The project is funded
  9. Thumbnail for TIA hosts Tasmanian food future talk at agriCULTURED

    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
  10. Thumbnail for Community and campus precinct continues to flourish on the Coast

    Community and campus precinct continues to flourish on the Coast

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/community-and-campus-precinct-continues-to-flourish-on-the-coast
    19 Dec 2023: Visitors to the seaside City of Burnie now have more opportunities to take in the coastal setting thanks to outdoor transformation projects being led by the University of Tasmania. Work has . . . hosting the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Tech
  11. Thumbnail for National award for TIA food microbiologist

    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
  12. Thumbnail for Pasture soils under the microscope

    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 Borojević, 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
  13. Thumbnail for The science of Botrytis, trunk disease and fighting fungus without fungicide

    The science of Botrytis, trunk disease and fighting fungus without…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/the-science-of-botrytis,-trunk-disease-and-fighting-fungus-without-fungicide
    24 Oct 2023: Researchers from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are sharing findings from current projects at Wine Tasmania’s Annual Field Day in Launceston today. Over 60 viticulture and winemaking representatives from . . . The Tasmanian aspect of this
  14. Thumbnail for Lollies for cows: Plantain in the pasture

    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
  15. Thumbnail for Helping to mitigate climate change impacts for Tasmania’s wine industry

    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
  16. Thumbnail for Students receive $133,000 to make a positive impact on the Tasmanian agricultural industry

    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
  17. Thumbnail for John Cumming | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1997

    John Cumming | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1997

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/john-cumming-alumni-ambassador-1997
    28 Nov 2023: Australian Institute of Company Directors. While completing his PhD, John worked at Sustainable Forest Management, then went on to start his own company, Geo-Environmental Solutions (GES), that specialises in soil . . . as we celebrate 60 years of
  18. Thumbnail for Mother of Dragons wasp flying to New Zealand's aid

    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,
  19. Thumbnail for Tasmania's new global centre for innovation launched

    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
  20. Thumbnail for Tassie takes big bite of national apple funding

    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,
  21. Thumbnail for 3 minutes with… PhD student, Madeleine Way, researching cider

    3 minutes with… PhD student, Madeleine Way, researching cider

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/972-3-minutes-with-phd-student-madeleine-way-researching-cider
    6 Jan 2020: I’m fortunate to say I have a case of ‘the world is my oyster’. . . . Through my PhD I have developed many transferrable skills and agriculture in Tasmania is very diverse. ”.
  22. Thumbnail for Studying agriculture in Tasmania just makes sense

    Studying agriculture in Tasmania just makes sense

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/815-studying-agriculture-in-tasmania-just-makes-sense
    19 Dec 2018: the Tasmanian Instituteof Agriculture. MengYong says he loved having the opportunity to meet with industry leaders first hand. “We get to go out on field trips and visit properties and businesses. . . . A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science or a
  23. Thumbnail for Get a scholarship to study ag in beautiful Tasmania

    Get a scholarship to study ag in beautiful Tasmania

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/946-get-a-scholarship-to-study-ag-in-beautiful-tasmania
    13 Oct 2019: It’s no coincidence that agriculture is booming in Tasmania. Tassie boasts some of the cleanest air on the planet, a thriving food scene, an amazing arts culture, pristine wilderness and . . . It is an agriculture powerhouse, with a broad and dynamic
  24. Thumbnail for Three minutes with cherry researcher Cameron Stone

    Three minutes with cherry researcher Cameron Stone

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/978-three-minutes-with-cherry-researcher-cameron-stone
    7 Feb 2020: PhD candidate in the University of Tasmania's Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Cameron Stone’s work is helping growers to produce the best quality fruit, so that we can all get . . . the satisfaction of biting into a sweet, crunchy cherry this
  25. Thumbnail for Women in Agriculture | Dr Tamieka Pearce

    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
  26. Thumbnail for 2023 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards

    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‹
  27. Thumbnail for From greenkeeper to green pastures

    From greenkeeper to green pastures

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1129-from-greenkeeper-to-green-pastures
    22 Apr 2021: The following year, he began studying the Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Tasmania is a fantastic spot for studying agriculture. . . . We have a lot of diversity in the agricultural industry here, and you can see
  28. Thumbnail for University to showcase research and champion success stories at Agfest

    University to showcase research and champion success stories at Agfest

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/university-to-showcase-research-and-champion-success-stories-at-agfest
    25 Jul 2022: The University of Tasmania is preparing an exciting program to spread the news about innovative and thrilling developments in the field of agriculture at this year’s Agfest. The Rural Youth . . . In addition to the University of Tasmania Pavilion, the
  29. Thumbnail for Project milestone key to TIA’s dairy transformation

    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
  30. Thumbnail for Researchers keen on quinoa's salty secret

    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
  31. Thumbnail for $8 million to be poured into drought resilience in agriculture

    $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
  32. Thumbnail for Future proofing the Australian grains industry in a changing climate

    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
  33. Thumbnail for Interest in Uni piqued at Agfest

    Interest in Uni piqued at Agfest

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/interest-in-uni-piqued-at-agfest
    2 Sep 2022: What do Tasmanian devils, drones, compost, video games and microscopes have in common? . . . a Tasmanian Devil facial tumour disease vaccine.
  34. Thumbnail for Scholarships support 13 future leaders in Tasmanian agriculture

    Scholarships support 13 future leaders in Tasmanian agriculture

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/scholarships-support-13-future-leaders-in-tasmanian-agriculture
    5 May 2020: Interim Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) Professor Mike Rose said it was fantastic to see young people interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. . . . Mr Cameron Folder, Costa's Regional Manager for Tasmania, said investing in
  35. Thumbnail for Tasmanian Dairy Share Farmer of the Year announced

    Tasmanian Dairy Share Farmer of the Year announced

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/tasmanian-dairy-share-farmer-of-the-year-announced
    22 Apr 2020: A couple who moved to Tasmania less than four years ago are already making their mark on the Tasmanian dairy industry. Genaro and Rosselyn Velasquez from Edith Creek were today awarded . . . the 2020 Fonterra Share Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The award
  36. Thumbnail for A land of opportunity – agricultural careers in the 21st century

    A land of opportunity – agricultural careers in the 21st century

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/296-a-land-of-opportunity-agricultural-careers-in-the-21st-century
    7 Jun 2017: All these roles and complementary suppliers need a solid understanding of agriculture. . . . This is a new program that is helping students to get a better understanding of what a career in 21st-century agriculture actually looks like.
  37. Thumbnail for Agriculture graduate becomes a future industry leader

    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
  38. Thumbnail for Keeping it simple wins Bracknell farmers fourth Dairy Business award

    Keeping it simple wins Bracknell farmers fourth Dairy Business award

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/keeping-it-simple-wins-bracknell-farmers-fourth-dairy-business-award
    15 Apr 2020: Active Dairies Pty Ltd has been named the 2020 ANZ Tasmanian Dairy Business of the Year, making the owners Grant and Kim Archer the most successful farmers in the history of . . . the awards. The award was announced today in a special live stream event with
  39. Thumbnail for $7.4 million investment for TIA research farms

    $7.4 million investment for TIA research farms

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/$7.4-million-investment-for-tia-research-farms
    30 Nov 2020: The investment will transform TIA’s Forthside Vegetable Research Facility and Elliott Dairy Research Facility into centres of excellence to maximise their potential and deliver better outcomes for Tasmanian agriculture. TIA . . . support Tasmanian
  40. Thumbnail for $6.4 million boost for cool climate horticulture growers

    $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
  41. Thumbnail for Transforming The Makers with the NW community

    Transforming The Makers with the NW community

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/transforming-the-makers-with-the-nw-community
    5 Feb 2024: Thursday, 1 February), the iconic building’s new chapter as The Makers brings together four areas: the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), the College of Business and Economics’ Tech Solutions Hub, . . . The first of these, on 15 February, will
  42. Thumbnail for Significant savings using variable rate irrigation: water use reduced by up to 30 per cent

    Significant savings using variable rate irrigation: water use reduced …

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/significant-savings-using-variable-rate-irrigation-water-use-reduced-by-up-to-30-per-cent
    10 May 2017: New research from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has found that using variable rate irrigation (VRI) could reduce water use by as much as 30 per cent, creating significant savings . . . Dairy Australia and TIA. Water for Profit is a
  43. Thumbnail for PhD candidate receives industry-funded scholarship

    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
  44. Thumbnail for Do you want a job that gets you out of the office?

    Do you want a job that gets you out of the office?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/969-do-you-want-a-job-that-gets-you-out-of-the-office
    13 Dec 2019: So, what does a plantation technical forester do? Max is part of the Tasmanian North-East team and said his role is split between plantation management and research. “One half of . . . And the job market reflects it: A degree in agriculture opens doors to
  45. Thumbnail for Getting hands dirty for better apples and pears

    Getting hands dirty for better apples and pears

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/getting-hands-dirty-for-better-apples-and-pears
    11 Aug 2020: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has commenced an $800,000 research project to help Australian apple and pear growers stay at the leading edge by better understanding the connection between . . . TIA is a joint venture between the Tasmanian
  46. Thumbnail for Why experts are predicting this species will change the future of food

    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.
  47. Thumbnail for Catherine Ford | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1994

    Catherine Ford | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1994

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/catherine-ford-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1994
    28 Nov 2023: main challenge for agriculture worldwide is the rapidly changing environment and the sector’s ability to adapt. “Tasmanian agriculture is uniquely positioned for ready adapt, as agricultural activities here are typically . . . The challenge is working
  48. Thumbnail for $150,000 to improve soil health for potato industry

    $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
  49. Thumbnail for Oliver Roberts | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 2015

    Oliver Roberts | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 2015

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/oliver-roberts-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-2015
    28 Nov 2023: Oliver Roberts studied a Bachelor of Agriculture (2015) and a Master of Business Administration (2018) and graduated with more than 10 years of farm management experience under his belt having worked . . . The future of agriculture rests in our ability to
  50. Thumbnail for Students receive $150,000 to pursue passion in sustainable agriculture

    Students receive $150,000 to pursue passion in sustainable agriculture

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/students-receive-$150,000-to-pursue-passion-in-sustainable-agriculture
    29 May 2023: food sector. Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Professor Michael Rose, presented certificates to students at a celebratory morning tea in Hobart this morning. . . . It will also allow me to meet and work with people in the
  51. Thumbnail for Local contractor appointed for Makers transformation

    Local contractor appointed for Makers transformation

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/local-contractor-appointed-for-makers-transformation
    9 Jun 2023: making in the region, hosting the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Tech Solutions Hub, a Business Incubator and public demonstration space inside. The Makers will reopen to the community on a . . . Sonya Stanford, University of Tasmania, Callum

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