Case Studies: Sciences of Agriculture
Practical problem-solving to make a difference. The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has developed case study snapshots exploring a variety of Agricultural Science in action. From insects for pest management to combatting livestock emissions, see Agricultural Science applied in these Tasmanian case studies.
Supporting Insect Diversity for Pest Management
Insects are essential for producing food, including growing delicious berries in Tasmania. This case study includes ways that pests are managed in horticulture, the roles of insects in ecosystems & their importance for food production, and ways we can support insect biodiversity. The activity resource outlines ways that you can design & create your own environments that support insect biodiversity across the seasons.
Themes: STEM, Science, Horticulture, Ecology, Sustainability
Methane Emissions Case Study: Problem-Solving for a More Sustainable Livestock Industry
This case study covers sources of methane emissions across ecosystems, challenges faced in the livestock industry, and strategies to reduce livestock emissions. One approach that is explored in this case study is the use of livestock feed additives.
Themes include: Sustainability, Biology, Dairy, Ecology, Economics