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Developing tools to screen native pepper for resistance to dieback…

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/horticulture/developing-tools-to-screen-native-pepper-for-resistance-to-dieback-and-tolerance-to-drought

1 Aug 2023: Importance of native pepper. Native pepper is naturally distributed throughout parts of south eastern Australia, including all of Tasmania. . . . Threats to the species. Studies have demonstrated that many cultivars are highly susceptible to Phytophthora
Development of a predictive model for vacuum-packed pork | Tasmanian…

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/food-safety-and-innovation/development-of-a-predictive-model-for-vacuum-packed-pork

10 Aug 2023: At a glance. Project to develop a model for shelf-life prediction of Australian vacuum-packed pork. . . . Expanding the applicability of an existing tool to quantify rates of spoilage of pork in vacuum packaging.
Development of regional risk models for fungal diseases in pyrethrum…

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/horticulture/development-of-regional-risk-models-for-fungal-diseases-in-pyrethrum

21 Aug 2023: Will enable more targeted disease management and a reduction of fungicide usage in low-risk scenarios. . . . However, anecdotal evidence from growers suggests that different growing regions and season are affected by different levels of disease.
Development of shelf-life models for beef, lamb and pork | Tasmanian…

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/food-safety-and-innovation/development-of-shelf-life-models-for-beef,-lamb-and-pork

1 Aug 2023: Development of shelf-life models for beef, lamb and pork. Development of shelf-life models for beef, lamb and pork. . . . The research will develop a tool for shelf-life prediction of red meat products in supply chains.
Disease resistance in barley | Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/agricultural-systems/disease-resistance-in-barley

1 Aug 2023: Funding and partners. Funding:. Grains Research & Development Corporation. Contributors:. Administered by Qld Dept of Agriculture and Fisheries. . . . In a quest to stay ahead of the diseases, the project will look for new resistances.
Diverse career opportunities for Agricultural Science graduates

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/agricultural-science-alumni

28 Mar 2023: on farms, at board tables, in classrooms, in laboratories, or advising governments. The Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours is taught by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). “Young people have . . . Our students have an opportunity to
Donna Lucas | Agricultural Science Alumni 2007

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/donna-lucas-agriculture-science-alumni-2007

28 Nov 2023: We caught-up with some of our alumni to hear their reflections of studying agriculture science and find out where their careers have taken them. . . . we celebrate 60 years of Agriculture Science at the University of Tasmania.
Dual purpose peonies: do Tasmanian grown peonies have potential as a…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/dual-purpose-peonies-do-tasmanian-grown-peonies-have-potential-as-a-traditional-chinese-herb

6 Dec 2023: Trials are underway in the state’s north to determine whether Tasmania could produce peony roots for the Traditional Chinese Medicine market (TCM). PhD Candidate with the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture . . . Director of TIA Professor Michael Rose said
Ensuring safety of chicken meat | Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/food-safety-and-innovation/ensuring-safety-of-chicken-meat

1 Aug 2023: This project involves the purchase of chicken meat samples at retail in Tasmania and examination for levels of Campylobacter bacteria (focussing on C. . . . Acknowledgements:. This project was funded by the Department of Health and Human Services Tasmania.
Entomology and Plant Pathology [KLA435]

2023
This unit introduces you to the disciplines of entomology and plant pathology. It explores the classification, diversity, structure, function and general biology of insects and examines the concepts of plant disease and diagnostic procedures for plant pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and nematodes). A collection of insects is a required component of the unit....
Essential oil from Tasmanian kunzea | Tasmanian Institute of…

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/horticulture/essential-oil-from-tasmanian-kunzea

1 Aug 2023: Essential oil from Tasmanian kunzea. Essential oil from Tasmanian kunzea. Project details. . . . What is the optimal length of time to distil kunzea oil and should it be distilled under pressure?
Evaluation and predictive modelling of shelf life of frozen beef…

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/food-safety-and-innovation/evaluation-and-predictive-modelling-of-shelf-life-of-frozen-beef-products-in-different-packaging-systems

1 Aug 2023: A long-term study at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and University of Tasmania, funded by Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) developed mathematical models to predict the effect of storage temperature . . . Acknowledgements:. This research was
Evaluation of perennial legume options for the East Coast of Tasmania …

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/livestock-production/evaluation-of-perennial-legume-options-for-the-east-coast-of-tasmania

1 Aug 2023: The East Coast of Tasmania is an important wool producing region that has unique challenges that are unlike those experienced by wool producers in the midlands region. . . . This project is supported by NRM South, through funding from the Australian
Evaluation of strip tillage and direct drilling sowing methods for…

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/livestock-production/evaluation-of-strip-tillage-and-direct-drilling-sowing-methods-for-pasture-renovation-in-low-rainfall-regions-of-tasmania

1 Aug 2023: Direct drilling and strip tillage. This project seeks to evaluate the relative merits of direct drilling and the relatively novel method of strip tillage. . . . Field day held at Lewisham (May 2022) including a demonstration of novel sowing machinery and
Experimental Design and Analysis for Agri-Food Research [KLA310]

2023 Hobart Student elective
This unit enables students to plan and complete scientific investigations essential to agricultural research. The unit follows a logical progression from understanding the importance of the principles of the scientific method and crafting a well-defined research hypothesis that can be tested using well-designed experiments relevant to agricultural settings and then making sound judgement in the...
Export | Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/horticulture/sterile-codling-moths-for-apple-pest-management/faqs/export

2 Aug 2023: The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has confirmed that any sterile codling moths caught on an export block monitoring trap do not count towards suspension thresholds.
Extending the shelf life of ready-to-eat salad…

https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1656180/Fact-sheet-Baby-leaf-salad-Vongai-Dakwa_web.pdf

10 May 2023: Improving the quality & shelf life of fresh-cut fruit. • Re-assessing organic standards. • . . . 40 calories per cup. DISCLAIMER. While the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) takes reasonable steps to ensure that the information on its fact
Farm Business Economics [KLA202]

2023 Hobart, Launceston Student elective
In this unit, students will develop an understanding of farming as a business. The unit will cover the application of economic principles to support management decisions of a farm business, specifically focusing on how land, labour and capital are used to attain the goals and aspirations of owners. Using case studies of farm businesses, students will use economic and financial techniques to...
Farm Business Economics [KLA202]

2024 Hobart, Launceston Student elective
In this unit, students will develop an understanding of farming as a business. The unit will cover the application of economic principles to support management decisions of a farm business, specifically focusing on how land, labour and capital are used to attain the goals and aspirations of owners. Using case studies of farm businesses, students will use economic and financial techniques to...
Farming Systems [KLA312]

2024 Hobart, Online Student elective
In this interdisciplinary unit, students will be introduced to systems thinking and practice in a farming context. Systems approaches will be used to explore how broader social, cultural, political, economic and ecological factors influence farming. Using local and international case studies, students will apply different systems approaches to analyse complex problems in agriculture and explore...