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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
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.
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
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
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.
Growing the future of Tasmania’s raspberries and avocados

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1246-growing-the-future-of-tasmanias-raspberries-and-avocados

14 Apr 2022: Offered through the University of Tasmania’s Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and developed in partnership with some of the world’s leading names in horticulture, including New Zealand’s Lincoln . . . For further information and details on
Have you herd? The 2024 Tasmanian Dairy Awards have been announced!

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23 Mar 2024: In just his second year of managing a dairy farm, Mahesh Gampala has achieved the coveted ANZ Tasmanian Dairy Business of the Year Award. Dalmore Dairy at Dairy Plains is overseen . . . The Awards Dinner is hosted by DairyTas. The Dairy Business of the Year
Healthy soil, healthy stock

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/healthy-soil,-healthy-stock

10 Feb 2023: February 15. It follows Mr Coombe’s involvement with the research by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and is the final of three workshops held across the state since November . . . mine, soil, because it's a key driver in a lot of things,
Helping to mitigate climate change impacts for Tasmania’s wine…

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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
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
How climate change will affect us all

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10 Nov 2022: reality of climate change is already impacting food production, livestock production, profitability, and greenhouse gas emissions, according to one of the researchers. Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture whole farm systems modeller Dr . . . UTAS and will be
How does the Venus flytrap work?

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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.
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.
Inaugural Nuffield Scholarship for Young Leaders in Sustainable…

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29 Jun 2020: Tasmania’s emerging agricultural leaders have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain invaluable experience and connections, thanks to a new Nuffield scholarship supported by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture . . . and the JM Roberts Charitable
Industry leaders recognised at Tasmanian Dairy Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/industry-leaders-recognised-at-tasmanian-dairy-awards

17 Jun 2023: charm for Woodrising Dairies who were announced as the 2023 ANZ Dairy Business of the Year at Tasmanian Dairy Awards in Devonport tonight. . . . the Year Award is conducted by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) as part of the DairyHIGH 2 project
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.
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
Investigating world-first technology to manage botrytis disease in…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/investigating-world-first-technology-to-manage-botrytis-disease-in-vineyards

12 Apr 2023: Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are leading a world-first project to investigate the use of BioClayTM to supress botrytis bunch rot disease in wine grapes. It could . . . Want to know more about TIA's research for Tasmania's
John Cumming | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1997

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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
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.
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
Konrad Chung | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1993

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/konrad-chang-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1993

28 Nov 2023: is thankful for his continued relationship with the University and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). “TIA is a major contributor to the Tasmanian agricultural landscape. . . . TIA today has continued to help me solve problems and through
Lasting legacy for food microbiologist

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/lasting-legacy-for-food-microbiologist

23 Jan 2024: was established by a generous donation made by Professor John Bowman, current Centre Leader for Food Safety and Innovation at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. . . . world-renowned Food Safety Centre at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture in Hobart
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.
Legume field days to help boost Tasmanian pasture productivity

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/legume-field-days-to-help-boost-tasmanian-pasture-productivity

20 Nov 2023: to attend across the two days, with events in Longford and Woodbury. The events are being delivered as part the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) 'Growing red meat productivity through . . . having them along side grasses in the same row. “We
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
Lilia Jenkins | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 2022

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/lilia-jenkins-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-2022

28 Nov 2023: Lilia was a student ambassador for the University and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, which allowed her to share her knowledge of entomology and inspire the next generation of agricultural science . . . Read more alumni stories as we celebrate 60
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
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
Major investment in agricultural research and education in Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/major-investment-in-agricultural-research-and-education-in-tasmania

24 Oct 2023: The Tasmanian agriculture sector is set to benefit from a multi-million-dollar investment in research and education infrastructure in Northern Tasmania. The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has shared plans . . . the coming weeks. Find out more about
Martin Steinbauer | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1989

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/martin-steinbauer-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1989

28 Nov 2023: Associate Professor Martin Steinbauer is the Assistant Director for Response Operations at the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. . . . experiences including with Westland Nurseries, Roger Wallace Crop Protection,
Meet our researchers: Dr Adam Langworthy

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/meet-our-researchers-dr-adam-langworthy

8 Nov 2023: I enjoy the wide diversity of research projects that I get to undertake to deliver real-world outcomes for farmers. . . . I obviously also had a passion for agriculture, especially for the grazing industries. When you’re not at work, what types of
Most Tasmanians over 50 didn't experience serious lockdown effects

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1144-most-tasmanians-over-50-didnt-experience-serious-lockdown-effects

23 Jun 2021: Most Tasmanians aged over 50 experienced no serious effects on dementia risk factors, such as depression, anxiety and alcohol consumption, during the COVID-19 lockdown a Tasmanian study has found. In . . . the first study of its kind, researchers from the
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,
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
National horticulture course offers online study options

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/national-horticulture-course-offers-online-study-options

26 May 2020: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is offering a mid-year intake and online, flexible study options for its highly regarded Masterclass in Horticultural Business. . . . People working in a variety of horticultural sectors are encouraged to apply
Need some sparkle in your cider? We can help.

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/866-need-some-sparkle-in-your-cider-we-can-help

29 May 2019: Learn the science and business of starting your own craft cidery. Dr Fiona Kerslake, Research Fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, will be sharing her scientific expertise in cider-making . . . Dr Fiona Kerslake, Research Fellow at the
New agricultural research projects

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-agricultural-research-projects

6 Jun 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) will receive $1. 92 million funding for five new agricultural research, development and extension projects. The funding was announced by Primary Industries and Water Minister . . . Jo Palmer in May 2023 as part of
New chapter of ‘making’ in North-West Tasmania

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/new-chapter-of-making-in-north-west-tasmania

23 Nov 2022: and innovation hub that will serve the entire North-West region. Renamed The Makers, it will bring together the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Tech Solutions Hub, a new Business Incubator . . . new cultural centre, while community members can
New leadership program for Tasmanian agriculture sector

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-leadership-program-for-tassie-ag-sector2

14 Feb 2023: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Rural Business Tasmania (RBT) are joining forces to provide a unique career development opportunity for people working in Tasmania’s agriculture sector. eNABLE is . . . interact and learn from each other
New research project could transform Australia’s pyrethrum industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-research-project-could-transform-australias-pyrethrum-industry

24 May 2023: This research addresses a key industry challenge and has the potential to be revolutionary. Research Fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, Dr Tamieka Pearce, has been awarded an Australian Research . . . commercialisation of Australian research
New research to reduce use of nitrogen fertiliser on dairy farms

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-research-to-reduce-use-of-nitrogen-fertiliser-on-dairy-farms

19 Jul 2023: A major research trial is set to commence at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Dairy Research Facility in the coming weeks, with researchers aiming to find practical solutions to reduce the . . . between the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian
New suite of scholarships for business and agriculture students

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/new-suite-of-scholarships-for-business-and-agriculture-students

10 Sep 2019: scholarships from two to four. The scholarship expansion means wider financial support for students coming to the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and new support for students wanting to study at . . . to download here. Pictured: Current Give for
New Tassie ag leadership program builds skills and knowledge

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/new-tassie-ag-leadership-program-builds-skills-and-knowledge

30 Oct 2023: Seventeen leaders in the Tasmanian agriculture sector are set to graduate from an innovative career development program aiming to build practical skills and knowledge. The Enable Program is a joint initiative . . . of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Newnham masterplan will deliver a vibrant future

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/newnham-masterplan-will-deliver-a-vibrant-future

1 Sep 2020: Design Precinct$330 million Blue Economy Co-operative Research Centre (CRC)Investment in agricultural research infrastructure, over time leading to the headquartering of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture in LauncestonThe establishment of
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,”
No more coddling for Codling Moth: sterile insect trial under way in…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/no-more-coddling-for-codling-moth-sterile-insect-trial-under-way-in-tasmania

1 Mar 2023: For the first time in Australia, a form of fertility control is being trialled to manage a major pest to the apple industry, codling moth. Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of . . . partnership between TIA, the Tasmanian Government, Fruit Growers
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
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
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 BorojeviÄ‡, 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