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Lydia Turner
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Dr Lydia Turner is a research fellow in the Dairy Centre of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Lydia's current research focus is rural sociology, and she also has experience in dairy pasture research. She is currently exploring the social processes of change and adoption in farming systems, in Australian and developing world contexts.
Biography
Lydia has conducted research for the Dairy Centre of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture on a part time basis since graduating from her PhD in 2006. Her PhD studies at the University of Tasmania focused on the physiology and management of alternative perennial pasture species for temperate dairy pasture systems and she published seven journal papers from this work within a year of graduating. She has since worked part-time while raising children; maintaining a sound publication record, presenting at international and national conferences, and acting as an ambassador for agricultural science and UTAS in the community. Lydia continues to publish agronomy-based research but has been building capacity in social research. Her current research focuses on the processes of farmer decision making, change and adoption, particularly in relation to engagement with RD&E activities.
Career summary
Qualifications
| Degree | Thesis Title | University | Country | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Investigating the physiology and management of cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) and prairie grass (Bromus willdenowii Kunth.) as alternative perennial grass species for the dairy industry in southern Australia | University of Tasmania | Australia | 19/12/2006 |
| BAgrSc (1st Class Hons) | Investigating reasons for the decline of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) in Tasmanian dairy pastures | University of Tasmania | Australia | 17/12/2001 |
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Expertise
- Change and adoption
- Rural sociology
- Decision making
- Knowledge sharing
- Pasture agronomy
- Pasture physiology
- Pasture management
Research Themes
Lydia's social research aligns with the University's research themes of Environment, Resources and Sustainability; and Data, Knowledge and Decisions. Her research interests include understanding how farmers make decisions around change and gain/share knowledge. Lydia's research into the adoption process has led to the development of a new insights, called 'Boundaries to Change'. Adoption of new farming practices is a complex process, yet RD&E providers often approach farmers with the expectation that a common extension program will persuade all farmers to adopt their best practice recommendations. The concept of 'Boundaries to Change' offers a deeper understanding of farmer adoption and non-adoption and Lydia's current work aims to extend and further develop this framework. Lydia is also evaluating whether/how innovative participatory RD&E methods can engage farmers, and accelerate on-farm change. Her social research is currently based within the Tasmanian dairy industry, and extends to smallholder farming communities in south-central Vietnam. Other related research interests have included exploring the pathways of young people into agricultural careers, the decision making of farmers expanding their business operations, and farmer learning processes.
Lydia's dairy pasture research aligned with the University's research theme of Environment, Resources and Sustainability. Her research has focused on understanding the physiology of temperate pasture species in order to maximise feed quality, production and persistence through appropriate management.
Current projects
- Dairy on PAR (funded by Dairy Australia) - Lydia is currently leading the social research component of the TIA Dairy Centre's major Feedbase Project; investigating the process of change (including why some farmers resist change), adoption of technology and the innovative use of participatory methods by RD&E providers to achieve on-farm change.
- 'Developing productive and profitable smallholder beef enterprises in Central Vietnam' (funded by ACIAR) - Lydia has contributed to the social research components of an ACIAR-funded research project in Vietnam; developing research methods around knowledge transfer and adoption in the smallholder farming systems.
- 'Delivery of real-time information solutions for intensively managed pasture based industries' (funded by Sense-T) – Lydia recently led the social research and M&E components of the Dairy Sense-T project; exploring the potential uptake of the new technology by dairy farmers and monitoring project engagement with industry.
Fields of Research
- Rural sociology (441003)
- Crop and pasture production (300499)
- Farm management, rural management and agribusiness (300208)
Research Objectives
- Pasture, browse and fodder crops (100599)
- Other education and training (169999)
- Other animal production and animal primary products (109999)
Publications
Lydia’s current publication focus is to share recent farmer adoption and learning findings with Scientific and agricultural industry audiences through conferences and journals. Publishing social research papers commenced in 2014, and prior to this Lydia’s primary focus was pasture science. Lydia's PhD studies investigated the physiology and management of alternative perennial pasture species for temperate dairy pasture systems and she published seven journal papers from this work within a year of graduating in 2006.
Total publications
82
Highlighted publications
(6 outputs)| Year | Type | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Journal Article | Turner L, Wilkinson R, Kilpatrick SI, 'Recordkeeping helps increase farmer confidence to change practices', Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 14, (1) pp. 83-90. ISSN 2204-8758 (2018) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Kilpatrick SI | |
| 2017 | Journal Article | Turner L, Irvine L, 'Tasmanian dairy farmers and the pasture management learning process: case study findings on the role of coaching in achieving practice change', Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 13, (1) pp. 31-40. ISSN 2204-8758 (2017) [Refereed Article] Citations: Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Irvine L | |
| 2017 | Journal Article | Turner L, Wilkinson R, Kilpatrick S, 'Boundaries to change: insights into the change process of beef and sheep farmers', Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 13, (1) pp. 9-18. ISSN 2204-8758 (2017) [Refereed Article] Citations: Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Kilpatrick S | |
| 2014 | Journal Article | Turner LR, Hawkins CM, 'Revised expected outcomes: essential for attracting Tasmanian students to careers in agricultural science', Australian Journal of Career Development, 23, (2) pp. 88-95. ISSN 2200-6974 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1038416214527737 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2 Co-authors: Hawkins CM | |
| 2012 | Journal Article | Turner LR, Holloway-Phillips MM, Rawnsley RP, Donaghy DJ, Pembleton KG, 'The morphological and physiological responses of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) and tall fescue (Festuca arundinaceae Shreb.; syn. Schedonorus phoenix Scop.) to variable water availability', Grass and Forage Science, 67, (4) pp. 507-518. ISSN 0142-5242 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2494.2012.00866.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 24 Co-authors: Holloway-Phillips MM; Rawnsley RP; Donaghy DJ; Pembleton KG | |
| 2006 | Journal Article | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Effect of defoliation interval on water-soluble carbohydrate and nitrogen energy reserves, regrowth of leaves and roots, and tiller number of cocksfoot Dactylis glomerata L.) plants', Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 57, (2) pp. 243-249. ISSN 0004-9409 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/AR05130 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 24 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP |
Journal Article
(30 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Hall A, Turner L, Kilpatrick S, 'Understanding Tasmanian dairy farmer adoption of pasture management practices: A Theory of Planned Behaviour approach', Animal Production Science, 59, (10) pp. 1-10. ISSN 1836-0939 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/AN18321 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Hall A; Kilpatrick S | |
| 2019 | Hall A, Turner L, Kilpatrick S, 'Using the theory of planned behaviour framework to understand Tasmanian dairy farmer engagement with extension activities to inform future delivery', Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 25, (3) pp. 195-210. ISSN 1389-224X (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/1389224X.2019.1571422 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6 Co-authors: Hall A; Kilpatrick S | |
| 2019 | Turner L, Irvine L, Kilpatrick S, 'Incorporating data into grazing management decisions: supporting farmer learning', Animal Production Science, 60, (1) pp. 138-142. ISSN 1836-0939 (2019) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/AN18533 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 4Web of Science - 2 Co-authors: Irvine L; Kilpatrick S | |
| 2018 | Hall A, Turner L, Kilpatrick S, 'Using a participatory approach to refining and prioritising recommendations for future extension delivery in the Tasmanian dairy industry', Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 14, (2) pp. 43-52. ISSN 2204-8758 (2018) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Hall A; Kilpatrick S | |
| 2018 | Turner L, Wilkinson R, Kilpatrick SI, 'Recordkeeping helps increase farmer confidence to change practices', Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 14, (1) pp. 83-90. ISSN 2204-8758 (2018) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Kilpatrick SI | |
| 2017 | Hall A, Turner L, Irvine L, Kilpatrick S, 'Pasture management and extension on Tasmanian dairy farms - who measures up?', Rural extension and innovation systems journal, 13, (2) pp. 32-40. ISSN 2204-8758 (2017) [Refereed Article] Citations: Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Hall A; Irvine L; Kilpatrick S | |
| 2017 | Pembleton KG, Rawnsley RP, Turner LR, Corkrey R, Donaghy DJ, 'Quantifying the interactions between defoliation interval, defoliation intensity and nitrogen fertilisation application on the nutritive value of rainfed and irrigated perennial ryegrass', Crop and Pasture Science, 68, (12) pp. 1100-1111. ISSN 1836-0947 (2017) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/CP16385 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 6Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Rawnsley RP; Corkrey R | |
| 2017 | Turner L, Irvine L, 'Tasmanian dairy farmers and the pasture management learning process: case study findings on the role of coaching in achieving practice change', Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 13, (1) pp. 31-40. ISSN 2204-8758 (2017) [Refereed Article] Citations: Web of Science - 6 Co-authors: Irvine L | |
| 2017 | Turner L, Wilkinson R, Kilpatrick S, 'Boundaries to change: insights into the change process of beef and sheep farmers', Rural Extension and Innovation Systems Journal, 13, (1) pp. 9-18. ISSN 2204-8758 (2017) [Refereed Article] Citations: Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Kilpatrick S | |
| 2015 | Nettle R, Ayre M, Beilin R, Waller S, Turner L, et al., 'Empowering farmers for increased resilience in uncertain times', Animal Production Science, 55, (7) pp. 843-855. ISSN 1836-0939 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/AN14882 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 4 Co-authors: Hall A; Irvine L | |
| 2015 | Pembleton KG, Tozer KN, Edwards GR, Jacobs JL, Turner LR, 'Simple versus diverse pastures: opportunities and challenges in dairy systems', Animal Production Science, 55, (7) pp. 893-901. ISSN 1836-0939 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/AN14816 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 36Web of Science - 38 Co-authors: Pembleton KG | |
| 2015 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Pembleton KG, Rawnsley RP, 'Longer defoliation interval ensures expression of the 'high sugar' trait in perennial ryegrass cultivars in cool temperate Tasmania, Australia', Journal of Agricultural Science, 153, (6) pp. 995-1005. ISSN 0021-8596 (2015) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1017/S0021859614000628 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 11Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Pembleton KG; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2014 | Rawnsley RP, Langworthy A, Pembleton KG, Turner LR, Corkrey R, et al., 'Quantifying the interactions between grazing interval, grazing intensity, and nitrogen on the yield and growth rate of dryland and irrigated perennial ryegrass', Crop and Pasture Science, 65, (8) pp. 735-746. ISSN 1836-0947 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/CP13453 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 14 Co-authors: Rawnsley RP; Langworthy A; Pembleton KG; Corkrey R | |
| 2014 | Turner L, Spence K, 'Pathways into agricultural science in Tasmania: how did students find the way?', Agricultural Science, 26, (2) pp. 47-53. ISSN 1030-4614 (2014) [Refereed Article] Co-authors: Spence K | |
| 2014 | Turner LR, Hawkins CM, 'Revised expected outcomes: essential for attracting Tasmanian students to careers in agricultural science', Australian Journal of Career Development, 23, (2) pp. 88-95. ISSN 2200-6974 (2014) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1177/1038416214527737 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 2 Co-authors: Hawkins CM | |
| 2012 | Turner LR, Holloway-Phillips MM, Rawnsley RP, Donaghy DJ, Pembleton KG, 'The morphological and physiological responses of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) and tall fescue (Festuca arundinaceae Shreb.; syn. Schedonorus phoenix Scop.) to variable water availability', Grass and Forage Science, 67, (4) pp. 507-518. ISSN 0142-5242 (2012) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2494.2012.00866.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 25Web of Science - 24 Co-authors: Holloway-Phillips MM; Rawnsley RP; Donaghy DJ; Pembleton KG | |
| 2009 | Burkitt LL, Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Fulkerson WJ, Smethurst PJ, et al., 'Characterisation of phosphorus uptake by perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) during regrowth', New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 52, (2) pp. 195-202. ISSN 0028-8233 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1080/00288230909510504 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 3Web of Science - 3 Co-authors: Burkitt LL; Donaghy DJ | |
| 2009 | Rawnsley RP, Cullen BR, Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Freeman MJ, et al., 'Potential of deficit irrigation to increase marginal irrigation response of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) on Tasmanian dairy farms', Crop & Pasture Science, 60, (12) pp. 1156-1164. ISSN 0004-9409 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/CP08446 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 23Web of Science - 22 Co-authors: Rawnsley RP; Donaghy DJ; Freeman MJ; Christie KM | |
| 2009 | Roche JR, Turner LR, Lee JM, Edmeades DC, Donaghy DJ, et al., 'Weather, herbage quality, and milk production in pastoral systems. 1. Temporal patterns and intra-relationships in weather variables', Animal Production Science, 49, (3) pp. 192-199. ISSN 1836-0939 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/EA07307 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 10Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Roche JR; Lee JM; Donaghy DJ | |
| 2009 | Roche JR, Turner LR, Lee JM, Edmeades DC, Donaghy DJ, et al., 'Weather, herbage quality and milk production in pastoral systems. 2. Temporal patterns and intra-relationships in herbage quality and mineral concentration parameters', Animal Production Science, 49, (3) pp. 200-210. ISSN 1836-0939 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/EA07308 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 33Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Roche JR; Lee JM; Donaghy DJ | |
| 2009 | Roche JR, Turner LR, Lee JM, Edmeades DC, Donaghy DJ, et al., 'Weather, herbage quality, and milk production in pastoral systems. 3. Inter-relationships and associations between weather variables and herbage growth rate, quality and mineral concentration', Animal Production Science, 49, (3) pp. 211-221. ISSN 1836-5787 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/EA07309 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 19 Co-authors: Roche JR; Lee JM; Donaghy DJ | |
| 2009 | Roche JR, Turner LR, Lee JM, Edmeades DC, Donaghy DJ, et al., 'Weather, herbage quality and milk production in pastoral systems. 4. Effects on dairy cattle production', Animal Production Science, 49, (3) pp. 222-232. ISSN 1836-0939 (2009) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/EA07310 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 13Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Roche JR; Lee JM; Donaghy DJ | |
| 2008 | Donaghy DJ, Turner LR, Adamczewski KA, 'Effect of defoliation management on water-soluble carbohydrate energy reserves, dry matter yields, and herbage quality of tall fescue', Agronomy Journal, 100, (1) pp. 122-127. ISSN 0002-1962 (2008) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2134/agrojnl2007.0016 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 35Web of Science - 35 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Adamczewski KA | |
| 2007 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Patterns of leaf and root regrowth, and allocation of water-soluble carbohydrate reserves following defoliation of plants of prairie grass (Bromus willdenowii Kunth.)', Grass and Forage Science, 62, (4) pp. 497-506. ISSN 0142-5242 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2494.2007.00607.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 14Web of Science - 10 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2007 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Distribution of water-soluble carbohydrate reserves in the stubble of prairie grass and orchardgrass plants', Agronomy Journal, 99, (2) pp. 591-594. ISSN 0002-1962 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2134/agronj2006.0223 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 12Web of Science - 12 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2007 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'A comparison of the establishment, productivity and feed quality of four cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) and four brome (Bromus spp.) cultivars, under leaf stage based defoliation management', Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 58, (9) pp. 900-906. ISSN 0004-9409 (2007) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/AR06252 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 5Web of Science - 5 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2006 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Effect of defoliation interval on water-soluble carbohydrate and nitrogen energy reserves, regrowth of leaves and roots, and tiller number of cocksfoot Dactylis glomerata L.) plants', Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 57, (2) pp. 243-249. ISSN 0004-9409 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1071/AR05130 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 22Web of Science - 24 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2006 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Effect of defoliation management, based on leaf stage, on perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), prairie grass (Bromus willdenowii Kunth.) and cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) under dryland conditions: 1. Regrowth, tillering and water-soluble carbohydrate concentration', Grass and Forage Science, 61, (2) pp. 164-174. ISSN 0142-5242 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2494.2006.00523.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 45Web of Science - 49 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2006 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Effect of defoliation management, based on leaf stage, on perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), prairie grass (Bromus willdenowii Kunth.) and cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) under dryland conditions: 2. Nutritive value', Grass and Forage Science, 61, (2) pp. 175-181. ISSN 0142-5242 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2494.2006.00524.x [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 28Web of Science - 28 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2006 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Changes in the physiology and feed quality of prairie grass during regrowth', Agronomy Journal, 98, (5) pp. 1326-1332. ISSN 0002-1962 (2006) [Refereed Article] DOI: 10.2134/agronj2005.0309 [eCite] [Details] Citations: Scopus - 17Web of Science - 16 Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP |
Conference Publication
(23 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Flight S, Turner L, Jones S, Irvine L, 'Coaching results in improved pasture management practices', IFMA 22 Congress Proceedings, 03-08 March 2019, Launceston, Tasmania, pp. 1-13. (2019) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Flight S; Jones S; Irvine L | |
| 2019 | Hall A, Turner L, Kilpatrick S, 'Understanding grazing decisions on Tasmanian dairy farms', 22nd International Farm Management Association Congress: Growing Agriculture @ 41 Degrees South - excellence in farm management through innovation, diversification and integration with tourism, 3-8 March 2019, Launceston, Australia (2019) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Hall A; Kilpatrick S | |
| 2018 | Hall A, Turner L, Kilpatrick S, 'Reaching recommendations - a participatory approach to refining and prioritising future extension delivery in the Tasmanian dairy industry', Proceedings of the 2018 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, 21-23 November 2018, Palmerston North, New Zealand, pp. 158-161. (2018) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Hall A; Kilpatrick S | |
| 2018 | Hall A, Turner LR, Kilpatrick S, 'Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour framework to understand Tasmanian farmer decision making and adoption of pasture management practices to inform future extension', Proceedings of the 13th European International Farming Systems Association Symposium, 1-5 July 2018, Chania, Greece, pp. 1-13. (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Hall A; Kilpatrick S | |
| 2018 | Irvine L, Turner L, 'Pasture measurement data improves timeliness and confidence in grazing management decisions', Proceedings of the 2018 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, 21-23 November 2018, Palmerston North, New Zealand, pp. 12-17. (2018) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Irvine L | |
| 2015 | Le NV, Thao NTD, Turner L, Corfield J, 'Smallholder identified constraints to adoption of new forage options in South Central Coast Vietnam', Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries, 27-30 October 2015, Pattaya, Thailand, pp. 638-640. (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] | |
| 2015 | Turner L, Corfield J, Thao NTD, Bonney L, 'Development of Farmer Champions and their role in progressing smallholder beef production in Vietnam', Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries, 27-30 October 2015, Pattaya, Thailand, pp. 624-627. (2015) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Bonney L | |
| 2014 | Nettle R, Ayre M, Beilin R, Waller S, Turner L, et al., 'Empowering farmers for increased resilience in uncertain times', Proceedings of the Australasian Dairy Science Symposium 2014, 19-21 November 2014, Hamilton, New Zealand, pp. 40-54. (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Hall A; Irvine L | |
| 2014 | Pembleton KG, Tozer KN, Edwards GR, Jacobs JL, Turner LR, 'Simple versus diverse pastures - opportunities and challenges in dairy systems', Proceedings of the 6th Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, 19-21 November 2014, Hamilton, New Zealand, pp. 206-216. (2014) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Pembleton KG | |
| 2013 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Pembleton KG, Rawnsley RP, 'Effect of nitrogen fertiliser applications on botanical composition', Proceedings of the 22nd International Grasslands Congress: Revitalising Grasslands to Sustain our Communities, 15-19 September 2013, Sydney, Australia, pp. 1513-1514. ISBN 978-1-74256-543-9 (2013) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Pembleton KG; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2013 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Pembleton KG, Rawnsley RP, 'Effect of defoliation management on expression of the 'high sugar' cultivar trait in Tasmania', Proceedings of the 22nd International Grasslands Congress: Revitalising Grasslands to Sustain our Communities, 15-19 September 2013, Sydney, Australia, pp. 676-677. ISBN 978-1-74256-543-9 (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Pembleton KG; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2010 | Rawnsley RP, La Grange RF, Haynes CM, Turner LR, 'Estimating farm pasture cover using a limited number of paddocks', Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, 31 August - 2 September 2010, Lincoln, New Zealand, pp. 239-243. ISBN 9780864762306 (2010) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Rawnsley RP; La Grange RF; Haynes CM | |
| 2010 | Rawnsley RP, Snare TA, Lee G, Lane PA, Turner LR, 'Effects of temperature and osmotic stress on leaf appearance rate', Proceedings of the 4th Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, 31 August - 2 September 2010, Lincoln, New Zealand, pp. 345-350. ISBN 9780864762306 (2010) [Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Rawnsley RP; Snare TA; Lee G; Lane PA | |
| 2008 | Donaghy DJ, Turner LR, Adamczewski KA, Burkitt LL, 'Changes in the physiology of tall fescue during regrowth', Proceedings of the XXI International Grasslands Congress, 30 June - 4 July 2008, Hohhot, China, pp. 445. (2008) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Adamczewski KA; Burkitt LL | |
| 2008 | Rawnsley RP, Cullen BR, Turner LR, Christie KM, 'Modelling deficit irrigation strategies for dairy regions of Australia', Proceedings of the XXI International Grasslands Congress, 30 June - 4 July 2008, Hohhot, China, pp. 840. (2008) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Rawnsley RP; Christie KM | |
| 2008 | Turner LR, 'The secrets of prairie grass revealed', Proceedings of the Australian Dairy Conference, 2008, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, pp. 38. (2008) [Conference Extract] | |
| 2008 | Turner LR, Roche JR, Donaghy DJ, Rawnsley RP, 'Changes in herbage quality of cocksfoot, prairie grass and tall fescue during regrowth', Proceedings of the XXI International Grasslands Congress, 30 June - 4 July 2008, Hohhot, China, pp. 740. (2008) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Roche JR; Donaghy DJ; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2007 | Turner LR, Roche JR, Donaghy DJ, Rawnsley RP, 'A comparison of the changes in herbage quality of cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.), prairie grass (Bromus willdenowii Kunth.) and tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea Schreb.) during regrowth', Proceedings of the Dairy Research Foundation (DRF) Annual Symposium 2007, 8-9 November 2007, Sydney, Australia, pp. 42-46. (2007) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Roche JR; Donaghy DJ; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2005 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, 'The nutritional value of cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) under leaf-stage based defoliation management', Proceedings of the XX International Grasslands Congress, 26 June - 1 July 2005, Dublin, Ireland, pp. 226. (2005) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA | |
| 2005 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, 'Effect of defoliation interval on regrowth of leaves and roots, and tiller number of cocksfoot plants', Proceedings of the XX International Grasslands Congress, 26 June - 1 July 2005, Dublin, Ireland, pp. 205. (2005) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA | |
| 2005 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, 'The nutritional value of cocksfoot and perennial ryegrass under leaf-stage based defoliation management', Proceedings of the Grassland Society of Southern Australia 46th Annual Conference, 16-17 June 2005, Ballarat, Victoria, pp. 114. (2005) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA | |
| 2005 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, 'Effect of defoliation interval on regrowth of cocksfoot plants', Proceedings of the Grassland Society of Southern Australia 46th Annual Conference, 16-17 June 2005, Ballarat, Victoria, pp. 115. (2005) [Conference Extract] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA | |
| 2005 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Changes in the physiology and feed quality of prairie grass (Bromus willdenowii Kunth.) during regrowth', Proceedings of Dairy Research Foundation Symposium 2005, 2-5 November 2005, Sydney, Australia, pp. 123-125. (2005) [Non Refereed Conference Paper] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP |
Contract Report, Consultant's Report
(9 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Turner LR, Wilkinson R, Kilpatrick SI, 'Pilot study of MLA best practice programs: Farmer engagement, participation and adoption', Meat & Livestock Australia Limited, Final B.COM.0346. 20 (2014) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Kilpatrick SI | |
| 2009 | Turner LR, 'Investigating the Morphological and Physiological Responses of Alternative Perennial Pasture Species to Varying Water Application Rates', University of Tasmania, IRGS Final (2009) [Contract Report] | |
| 2008 | Donaghy DJ, Turner LR, Rawnsley RP, Burkitt LL, Freeman MJ, 'The 20.12 Project - Utilisation of 20 Tonnes of Pasture Dry Matter/ha Under Irrigated and 12 Tonnes Under Dryland Conditions', Dairy Australia Limited, Final UT12026 (2008) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Rawnsley RP; Burkitt LL; Freeman MJ | |
| 2008 | Turner LR, 'XXI International Grasslands Congress in Hohot, China, June 28th to July 6th, 2008', Dairy Australia Limited, Final - UT13000 (2008) [Contract Report] | |
| 2006 | Donaghy DJ, Rawnsley RP, Turner LR, Carlson SM, Fergusson M, et al., 'Promotion of Water Use Efficiency and Pasture Productivity in the Tasmanian Dairy Industry', Final Report to Dairy Tas (2006) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Rawnsley RP; Carlson SM | |
| 2006 | Turner LR, 'Alternate Pasture Agronomy', Dairy Australia Limited, Final UT11201 (2006) [Contract Report] | |
| 2005 | Donaghy DJ, Christie KM, Turner LR, 'Investigating the management requirements of cocksfoot and prairie grass pastures to maximise production, persistence and quality under dryland and irrigated conditions', Final Report to Dairy Australia, UT10856 (2005) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Christie KM | |
| 2005 | Turner LR, 'XX International Grasslands Congress (Dublin, Ireland) Study Tour Report', Farrer Memorial Travelling Scholarship (2005) [Contract Report] | |
| 2003 | Donaghy DJ, Turner LR, Lane PA, 'Investigating reasons for decline of white clover in dairy pastures', Dairy Tas Board, Final (2003) [Contract Report] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA |
Thesis
(1 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Turner LR, 'Investigating the Physiology and Management of Cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) and Prairie Grass (Bromus willdenowii Kunth.) as Alternative Perennial Grass Species for the Dairy Industry in Southern Australia' (2006) [PhD] |
Other Public Output
(19 outputs)| Year | Citation | Altmetrics |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Turner LR, 'TIA Dairy Centre PhD student conducts research on dairy pasture management technologies', The Advocate, Farirfax Regional Media, Burnie, Tasmania, 30 August 2016 (2016) [Newspaper Article] | |
| 2016 | Turner LR, 'Home grown feed equals profit', The Advocate, Farirfax Regional Media, Burnie, Tasmania, 8 December 2016 (2016) [Newspaper Article] | |
| 2016 | Turner LR, 'Tasmanian researchers help Vietnamese farmers improve beef value', ABC Rural Radio, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Tasmania, 15 February 2017 (2016) [Media Interview] | |
| 2014 | Turner LR, 'Pasture Principles', The Australian Dairyfarmer, Rural Press, Australia, March-April 2014 (2014) [Magazine Article] | |
| 2013 | Turner L, 'Brightest minds will love ag - research', Tasmanian Country, News Corp Australia, Tasmania, Australia, 6 December, p. 9. (2013) [Newspaper Article] | |
| 2013 | Turner LR, 'Key Pasture Management Messages from TIA', Western Australian quarterly publication FeedTrough, Western Dairy and Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (2013) [Government or Industry Research] | |
| 2010 | Irvine LD, Grull D, Hubble IB, Mann EM, Freeman MJ, et al., 'Tassie Dairy News', Produced for the Tasmanian Dairy Industry by the TIAR Dairy Centre, University of Tasmania, Funded by Dairy Australia, Dairy Tas and TIAR, Burnie, Tasmania, Issue 12, February (2010) [Report of Restricted Access] Co-authors: Irvine LD; Hubble IB; Mann EM; Freeman MJ; Haynes CM; Robertson GM | |
| 2010 | Turner LR, 'Ryegrass Stands Tall Under Water Stress', Tas Regions, Department of Primary Industries Parks Water and the Environment, Hobart, Tasmania, 16, 1 (2010) [Magazine Article] | |
| 2010 | Turner LR, 'Ryegrass Stands Tall Under Water Stress', Tassie Dairy News, TIAR Dairy Centre, University of Tasmania, Burnie, Tasmania, Issue 12, February (2010) [Internal Newsletter] | |
| 2010 | Turner LR, 'Ryegrass Stands Tall Under Water Stress', Produced for the Tasmanian Dairy Industry by the TIAR Dairy Centre, University of Tasmania, Funded by Dairy Australia, Dairy Tas and TIAR, Burnie, Tasmania, Issue 12, February (2010) [Report of Restricted Access] | |
| 2008 | Turner LR, 'Digging deep into scientific prowess', The Advocate Newspaper, Burnie, Tasmania, Thursday 3 January (2008) [Newspaper Article] | |
| 2008 | Turner LR, 'Prairie grass secrets revealed', Growing Better Pastures, The Australian Dairyfarmer, Rural Press, Australia, March-April (2008) [Magazine Article] | |
| 2008 | Turner LR, 'Correct grazing key to cocksfoot quality', Growing Better Pastures, The Australian Dairyfarmer, Rural Press, Australia, March-April (2008) [Magazine Article] | |
| 2008 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, Lane PA, Rawnsley RP, 'Effect of defoliation management, based on leaf stage, on perennial ryegrass, prairie grass and cocksfoot under dryland conditions', Newsletter of the Grassland Society of Southern Australia, July (2008) [Internal Newsletter] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ; Lane PA; Rawnsley RP | |
| 2005 | Turner LR, 'Study of perennial grass alternatives', The Advocate, Burnie, Tasmania, Thursday, 20 October (2005) [Newspaper Article] | |
| 2005 | Turner LR, 'Media Interview', PhD Studies on Alternate Pasture Agronomy, ABC Radio, Burnie, Tasmania, 2 Nov 05 (2005) [Media Interview] | |
| 2004 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, 'Inoculate white clover before sowing', The Australian Dairyfarmer, Melbourne, Australia, 19, 54 (2004) [Magazine Article] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ | |
| 2004 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, 'White clover study reinforces inoculation', Tas Regions, DPIWE, Hobart, Tasmania, 10, 2 (2004) [Magazine Article] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ | |
| 2004 | Turner LR, Donaghy DJ, 'White clover', - Targeting our Profitability newsletter, DPIWE, Devonport, Tasmania, 14, 4 (2004) [Magazine Article] Co-authors: Donaghy DJ |
Grants & Funding
Funding Summary
Number of grants
12
Total funding
$6,663,183
Projects
NEXUS project: exploring profitable, sustainable livestock businesses in an increasingly variable climate (2020 - 2023)$1,310,728
- Description
- This is a collaborative project that will investigate future integrated grazing system designs using a collaboration from three new partners to the LPP. It also offers the opportunity for collaboration and linkage with existing LPP partners. The outcomes will form the basis for future R&D priorities in grazing systems along the entire east coast of Australia for LPP, MLA, SAMRC and NABRC. The project will directly contribute to the planning and implementation of the MLA and industry driven CN30 initiative and the RMAC Sustainability Framework. The project will identify a range of options for future grazing systems that:-will identify ways to deliver up to 3% ROA for a range of grazing systems in Tasmania, Gippsland, NWQld and the Northern Territory with methodology linkages to the MLA funded project investigating farming system options in NVic, NNSW and Central Qld and work being conducted by the NSW DPI Climate Group.-will be conducted in the context of significant known and predicted changes to climate parameters including temperature, rainfall and frost (including emerging new patterns and the incidence of extreme events)-examine the opportunity to diversify income from carbon mitigation projects under the Emissions Reduction Fund using new grasses or legumes, new supplements, and the integration of grazing management within carbon projects-examine the opportunity to diversify income and integrate into grazing or carbon management the emerging market for eco credits -will be developed using reference groups from the relevant SAMRC and NABRC regional committees and regional consultants to advise on system options-are assessed for their effectiveness as adaptation options using a number of metrics, including farm scale production, profitability, economic risk, farm-scale greenhouse gas emissions and the ease of implementation.The work in Tasmania will first calibrate systems models using existing management of representative sheep and beef farms in Tasmania. The number and location of case study farms will be conducted in consultation with SAMRC committee members. Model files calibrated based on grower/industry feedback will then be used to explore adaptations for each farm. Adaptations (hereafter, development options) will be selected in consultation with the SAMRC committee and may include changes to pasture base, animal genotype and/or management (hereafter termed development options). Development options in each region will be defined by a panel of producers to ensure they are regionally relevant. Examples of development options to be investigated could include: pasture (e.g. property scale integration of forage options, both existing and currently being investigated in feedbase research), animal (e.g. increased heat tolerance), management (e.g. integration of trees, increased livestock/live-weight throughput, optimising lifetime feed-use efficiency and selling strategies) and technology (e.g. virtual fencing). Following the approach conducted by the Uni Melb CC project, each development option will be evaluated in terms of profit targets, economic risk and farm-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity. The case study farm and development options will be analysed in historical and future climate scenarios based on projections for 2030.
- Funding
- Meat and Livestock Australia ($1,170,292)
- Collaborators
- Meat and Livestock Australia ($70,218); University of Tasmania ($70,218)
- Scheme
- Livestock Productivity Partnership
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Harrison MT; Turner LR; Christie KM; Ball PD
- Period
- 2020 - 2023
Pastures and Livestock Productivity Project - Phase Two (2019)$61,500
- Description
- TIA has been contracted by DPIPWE to conduct Phase 2 of The Pasture and Livestock Productivity Project, that focuses on Development of Extension Strategy for the Tasmanian red meat industry. Phase 2 is a discrete 4-month sub-project within the wider 3-year project. The wider Pasture and Livestock Productivity Project aims to understand the knowledge and or skills that limit the ability of red meat producers to establish and maintain productive perennial pastures (Phase 1), use this understanding to develop an extension strategy that can build this capacity (Phase 2), and implement this strategy through public and private service providers (Phase 3). The knowledge, experience and networks TIA has across RD&E and the red meat industry will ensure targeted and relevant extension activities are developed.
- Funding
- Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment ($61,500)
- Scheme
- Contract Research
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Turner LR; Ball PD; Snare TA; Leith PB
- Year
- 2019
Dairy HIGH - High Integrity Grass-fed Herds (2019 - 2021)$1,079,830
- Description
- This project focuses on sustainable and profitable growth in Tasmanias pasture based dairy industry. In this 16-month project proposal we will research and combine the accessible and emerging technologies and practices that are driving productivity and efficiency improvements, with the industrys desire to address consumer expectations with respect to environmental management (our environment), animal welfare (our cows) and our people.This will be achieved by focusing on 5 areas of work that relate to our environment, our cows and our people1.Nitrogen efficiency in highly productive systems (environment).2.Novel grazing practices in large grass-fed dairy systems (cows).3.Addressing and preparing for changing social values with respect to animal welfare (cows).4.Regional people and skills shortages (People).5.Building capacity in the Tasmanian dairy industry (People).The proposed integrated RD&E program is designed with 16 months of activities + a five year time horizon, at the request of the funder, Dairy Australia.
- Funding
- Dairy Australia Limited ($1,079,830)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research and Development
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Rawnsley RP; Hills JL; Raedts PJM; Irvine LD; Turner LR; Langworthy A; Jones S; Flight S; Gee CM; Verdon MJ; Snare RD
- Period
- 2019 - 2021
Sense-T Stage 2: Pasture Productivity and on-animal sensing (2015 - 2016)$531,862
- Description
- Delivery of real-time information solutions for intensively managed pasture based industries. This project brings together the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and CSIRO to extend research conducted during Sense-T's Stage 1 Beef and Dairy project. Researchers will further enhance their pasture prediction model by using sensors and data to allow farmers to predict and prepare for different scenarios, and will further develop on-animal sensors to better monitor health, grazing and productivity in the dairy and livestock industries.
- Funding
- Dairy Australia Limited ($20,000); University of Tasmania ($511,862)
- Scheme
- Grant - Institutional
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Rawnsley RP; Hills JL; Harrison MT; Freeman MJ; Turner LR
- Period
- 2015 - 2016
Dairy on PAR (2015 - 2019)$1,986,011
- Description
- : The Tasmanian Dairy on PAR project will contribute towards achieving the Dairy Moving Forward (DMF) vision of profitable, growing, sustainable, rewarding dairy farms. The project utilises the RD&E expertise of the TIA Dairy Centre in addressing the three high level objectives for improved feedbase performance in pasture based dairy systems: increasing pasture consumption by 0.05 to 0.1t DM/ha per 100mm of water received (equivalent to 0.75 to 1.5t DM/ha increase); understanding the plant/animal/feeding interface to enhance individualised feeding decisions that increases the marginal milk response of concentrate feeding by 20%; and growing industry skills, knowledge and confidence in business analysis and risk to increase operating profit (EBIT) by $0.1 kg MS. This project also recognises that a technological shift associated with milk harvesting in the form of automatic milking system (AMS) creates a new dynamic that must be considered and incorporated into any new activities
- Funding
- Dairy Australia Limited ($1,956,011)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research and Development
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Rawnsley RP; Pembleton KG; Irvine LD; Hills JL; Turner LR; Freeman MJ; Kilpatrick SI
- Period
- 2015 - 2019
Pilot study of MLA best practice programs: farmer engagement, participation and adoption (2013 - 2014)$60,768
- Description
- The aim of this project is to examine the reach of MLA best practice programs into southern red meat producers with medium to large business scale, in particular to identify the nature and extent of their engagement with and participation in the programs and their use of practices recommended by the programs. This is a pilot study that will allow MLA to identify possible improvements to its best practice programs that will increase producer engagement, participation and adoption, among an important but under-engaged segment.
- Funding
- Meat and Livestock Australia ($60,768)
- Scheme
- Grant
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Turner LR; Kilpatrick SI
- Period
- 2013 - 2014
Young, Tasmanian and into Science: Exploring decision making around Agricultural Science at UTAS (2012)$4,604
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($4,604)
- Scheme
- Cradle Coast Cross Boundary Research Fund
- Administered By
- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
- Research Team
- Turner L
- Year
- 2012
More Milk From Forage: Developing forage systems to meet the challenge for cool temperate pasture based dairy systems (2012 - 2015)$759,535
- Funding
- Dairy Australia Limited ($759,535)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research and Development
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Pembleton KG; Rawnsley RP; Turner LR; Freeman MJ; Hills JL
- Period
- 2012 - 2015
A Pilot Study to Assess the Performance of a New Soil Phosphorus Test (DGT) to Predict Pasture Response (2011)$34,945
- Funding
- Dairy Australia Limited ($34,945)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research and Development
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Turner LR; Burkitt LL
- Year
- 2011
Beyond 20.12 - Managing Cool Temperate Pasture Based Dairy Systems for the Future (2008 - 2012)$822,400
- Funding
- Dairy Australia Limited ($822,400)
- Scheme
- Grant-Research and Development
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Rawnsley RP; Turner LR; Haynes CM; Freeman MJ; Fergusson MF; Titterton M; Donaghy DJ; Burkitt LL; Pembleton KG
- Period
- 2008 - 2012
Investigating the Morphological and Physiological Responses of Alternative Perennial Pasture Species to Varying Water Application Rates (2008)$8,000
- Funding
- University of Tasmania ($8,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Institutional Research Scheme
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Turner LR; Donaghy DJ; Rawnsley RP
- Year
- 2008
XX1 International Grasslands Congress in Hohhot, China (2008)$3,000
- Funding
- Dairy Australia Limited ($3,000)
- Scheme
- Grant-Travel
- Administered By
- University of Tasmania
- Research Team
- Turner LR
- Year
- 2008
Research Supervision
Lydia is currently supervising two HDR candidates. Her first HDR candidate is using social research methods to explore the role and adoption of technology in relation to pasture management in the Tasmanian dairy industry (from October 2015). Her second HDR candidate will submit a PhD by Prior Publication in early 2019, with a focus on Greenhouse gas emissions and potential mitigation options for Australian dairy farms. Lydia is interested in supervising an HDR candidate whose research is focused on pasture or social science in a developing country context.
Current
2
Completed
2
Current
| Degree | Title | Commenced |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Studying the Attitudes of Agricultural Extension Workers for Using E-extension Methods to Reach Their Intended Audience Including Farmers and Rural People | 2019 |
| PhD | The Nexus Between Profitability, Productivity, Greenhouse Gas Mitigation and Carbon Sequestration of Livestock Businesses Under Climate Change | 2020 |
Completed
| Degree | Title | Completed |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Potential Mitigation Options for the Australian Dairy Industry Candidate: Karen Michelle Christie | 2019 |
| PhD | Pasture Measurement Technology in Tasmanian Dairy Farming: Exploring and optimising its role and adoption for improved pasture management Candidate: Alison Frances Hall | 2019 |