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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
Assisting Tasmanian farmers drives Hannah to great heights

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1127-assisting-tasmanian-farmers-drives-hannah-to-great-heights

20 Apr 2021: with the Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Hannah wanted to pursue an agronomy focused honours project – specifically, one that bridged the gap between farming and research. . . . She credited her easy transition from academia to industry to her work
Keen agriculture student makes industry connections

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1099-keen-agriculture-student-makes-industry-connections

1 Dec 2020: Science degree, taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) at the University of Tasmania, has a strong focus on building career skills through hands-on experiences and direct industry . . . Systems, and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture.
$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
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
How does the Venus flytrap work?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/474-how-does-the-venus-flytrap-work

28 Nov 2017: behind the evolution of the Venus flytrap was food – or a lack of it. . . . in by the sweet scent of the plant’s nectar – the flytrap gets ready to snap shut.
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
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
Nina joins the culture club

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/708-nina-joins-the-culture-club

10 Aug 2018: with commercial Tasmanian dairies to determine the best way to make kefir in the factory. . . . been common in Eastern Europe for a long time, and it’s exciting to be developing Tasmanian kefir products in demand for our present-day lifestyle,”
Going for gold

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/311-going-for-gold

15 Jun 2017: Bachelor of Agriculture student Georga Brennan is taking this one step further and combining her two passions - horses and agriculture, to set herself up for an exciting future career. . . . Georga is now in the third year of the Bachelor of Agriculture
The top 5 things to do at Hobart Open Day if you’re keen on science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/684-the-top-5-things-to-do-at-hobart-open-day-if-youre-keen-on-science

25 Jul 2018: Come to this event at Open Day and find out about the exciting study and career options in agriculture. . . . Staff and students from our Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture will be on hand to chat and offer advice- and don’t forget to pick up some fun
Agriculture degree gives graduate incredible globe-trotting career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/812-agriculture-degree-gives-graduate-incredible-globe-trotting-career

19 Dec 2018: plants, animals, the natural environment, or working internationally, then agriculture is an option for you. The University of Tasmania offers two undergraduate bachelor degrees in agriculture. . . . A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a
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
Agriculture Science graduate, wins Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1159-agriculture-science-graduate-wins-tasmanian-young-farmer-of-the-year

26 Aug 2021: in third. Agriculture Science graduate, Andrea O'Halloran wins Tasmanian Young Farmer of the Year titleCompeting on the sideWhen not competing, Ms O'Halloran spends her days roaming the ever-increasing . . . jillaroo before coming back home. "Uncertain
Scholarship Supports Ag Student to Follow Her Dreams

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1041-scholarship-supports-ag-student-to-follow-her-dreams

30 Jul 2020: I still do cattle handling and still love it. ” Jordan is from a long line of Tasmanian farmers and has worked at a dairy since she was 14. . . . 000 to rural students wanting to study agriculture or business at the University of Tasmania. Interim Director
Greener greenhouses to feed the future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/235-greener-greenhouses-to-feed-the-future

6 Feb 2017: Did you know greenhouse cultivation is a relatively new practice of food production in Australia? . . . Start your own research degree at the University of Tasmania. Find out more here.
School camp fed Esther’s plans for new career path

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1179-school-camp-fed-esthers-plans-for-new-career-path

25 Nov 2021: Before Esther Magor signed up to join the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) Feed Your Mind, Feed the World camp, she had never considered agriculture as a possible career path. . . . open to all year 11 and 12 students keen to experience
Agriculture degree gives graduate incredible globe-trotting career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/291-agriculture-degree-gives-graduate-incredible-globe-trotting-career

25 May 2017: natural environment, or working internationally, then agriculture is an option for you. The University of Tasmania offers two undergraduate bachelor degrees in agriculture. . . . A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science and a three-year Bachelor of
Ag students tackling global challenges

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/977-ag-students-tackling-global-challenges

7 Feb 2020: about how important livestock is to Timorese people in terms of both their nutrition and cultural practices. "Working closely with farmers highlighted the importance of agriculture to developing countries. . . . and experiences to the education of
How ag science scholarships are helping these students aim high

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/954-how-ag-science-scholarships-are-helping-these-students-aim-high

17 Oct 2019: So, this is where I ended up,” says Esther. Esther was the fortunate recipient of two scholarships in agriculture: The Costa North-West Scholarship in Agricultural Science; and the City of . . . She sees herself out in the field in a couple of years
Scholarships help Agricultural students from Tassie's north west

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/108-scholarships-help-agricultural-students-from-tassies-north-west

20 Jun 2016: Extension Officer for the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, said “the financial support was vital as it gave me the freedom to focus on my studies and made moving to Hobart much . . . went home to see my family. ” Samantha now works as a Dairy
Our soaring STEM superstars

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/345-our-soaring-stem-superstars

10 Jul 2017: nearly every state and territory; from the public, academic and private sectors; and from all sorts of scientific and technological backgrounds. . . . Kerslake, TIA. Since completing her doctorate, Dr Kerslake has remained with the Tasmanian Institute of
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
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.
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
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?
Laying the groundwork for a career in agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/949-laying-the-groundwork-for-a-career-in-agriculture

14 Oct 2019: Agriculture is not just two or three things, it’s millions of things. . . . said she continues to be surprised and inspired by the diversity of agriculture.
Extreme heat and rain: there’s now more of both, for longer

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1031-extreme-heat-and-rain-theres-now-more-of-both-for-longer

6 Jul 2020: above 25℃ or below 0℃, and consecutive dry days with less than 1mm of rain. . . . of northern and western Australia, especially the northwest, which has become wetter since the 1960s.
A career where you never get bored

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/811-a-career-where-you-never-get-bored

19 Dec 2018: so many different contexts. Students studying agricultural science at the University of Tasmania enjoy the advantage of having direct links with industry, through research institutes like the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture . . . A four-year Bachelor of
First Ag Sci Tassie Rhodes Scholar is shaking up the fruit industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/956-first-ag-sci-tassie-rhodes-scholar-is-shaking-up-the-fruit-industry

30 Oct 2019: I really enjoyed it there (Westerway Raspberry Farm). They are an innovative and forward-thinking farm that uses technology and modern practical methods of agriculture. . . . This research is relatively new for raspberries and Oliver says that: "it's very
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
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,
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
Creating a local solution to a global problem

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1221-creating-a-local-solution-to-a-global-problem

24 Mar 2022: waste. Offered through the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) at the University of Tasmania, the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness is developed in partnership with some of the world’s leading names . . . circumstances. Learn more about the Graduate
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
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
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
Studying in Tasmania’s agricultural heartland

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1247-studying-in-tasmanias-agricultural-heartland

14 Apr 2022: Over the next few years, James will witness the transformation of the Inveresk campus, including a state-of-the-art research facility, and the development of a new Tasmanian Agricultural Precinct . . . perception of agriculture and let people know
From paddock to pallet to plate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1044-from-paddock-to-pallet-to-plate

12 Aug 2020: Two-way tracing Research team member Professor Dugald Close from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture explains: “Food quality, safety, freshness and taste are paramount in the minds of China’s burgeoning . . . includes Associate Professor Laurie
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. ”.
Designer rice breakthrough to benefit billions of people

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/279-designer-rice-breakthrough-to-benefit-billions-of-people

15 May 2017: expert for the Beijing Government, and has been appointed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences to work alongside Chinese scientists in their crop improvement programs. . . . Want to change the world? Start your research degree at the University of Tasmania.
Going for gold

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/814-going-for-gold

19 Dec 2018: of Tasmania. “I had a look all around Australia at the different options for studying agriculture. . . . agriculture and also in her pursuit to continue her dream of riding at the highest level.
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.
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,
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.
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.
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
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
Discovering the diversity of agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/813-discovering-the-diversity-of-agriculture

19 Dec 2018: agricultural science. ”The University of Tasmania offers two undergraduate bachelor degrees in agriculture. . . . A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Science or a three-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture and Business).
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