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Why experts are predicting this species will change the future of food

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/473-why-experts-are-predicting-this-species-will-change-the-future-of-food

28 Nov 2017: And unlike glycophytes (salt-averse plants), they actually benefit from having large amounts of salt in their soil. . . . So they grew two different groups of quinoa plants in saline conditions for five weeks.
3D printer project puts UTAS at the cutting edge of micro engineering

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/242-3d-printer-project-puts-utas-at-the-cutting-edge-of-micro-engineering

23 Feb 2017: including health, the environment and agriculture. Widely known systems, such as home-pregnancy testing and blood-alcohol testing, allow users to access on-the-spot answers. . . . Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture researchers Dr Jason Scott, Associate
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
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 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
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
Galloping into a new career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/686-galloping-into-a-new-career

25 Jul 2018: Mady Muirhead grew up on farms, and loves horses. So when she heard about the University of Tasmania’s Agribusiness course, she galloped right into it. “I enjoy being outside and . . . progress. They really read your body language so you have to be in
Agribusiness course turns blueberry dream to reality

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1233-agribusiness-course-turns-blueberry-dream-to-reality

5 Apr 2022: Business, offered through the University of Tasmania’s Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, a learning experience that she says delivered so much more than she expected. Both allied health workers, the couple . . . For further information and details on
A land of opportunity – agricultural careers in the 21st century

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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.
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.
The best decision she ever made

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11 Dec 2016: All of the lecturers are so willing to help you out and so friendly. After graduating, Elle worked at the Uni’s Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture in a promotional role, where . . . I loved the student recruitment work because I am really passionate about
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,
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.
Going for gold

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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.
Designer rice breakthrough to benefit billions of people

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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.
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. ”.
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
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
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
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
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
Creating a local solution to a global problem

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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
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
Welcome to the future of farming

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/772-welcome-to-the-future-of-farming

6 Sep 2018: Dr James Hills Dr James Hills is a Research Fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Dairy Centre, where he is the Research and Development team leader. . . . Dr Kathy Evans Dr Kathy Evans is a Senior Research Fellow and Program Leader for Value
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,
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
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
Agribusiness course provides skills for strategic business growth

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1245-agribusiness-course-provides-skills-for-strategic-business-growth

13 Apr 2022: the agribusiness skills and capabilities required to run profitable and sustainable farm businesses. Offered through the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and developed in partnership with some of the world’s . . . to study during periods of
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
Discovering the diversity of agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/312-discovering-the-diversity-of-agriculture

15 Jun 2017: you in your career, then I would suggest picking 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
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.
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.
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?
A career where you never get bored

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/315-a-career-where-you-never-get-bored

15 Jun 2017: 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 (TIA). . . . The School of Land and Food at the
When a berry crumble becomes a problem

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/948-when-a-berry-crumble-becomes-a-problem

14 Oct 2019: University of Tasmania Agricultural Science student Olivia Cripps is piecing together clues to help solve this serious problem. . . . You can find a job where you really make a difference,” Olivia said. For women as well, agriculture is really great.
The bumpy road to perfect fruit

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2016/204-the-bumpy-road-to-perfect-fruit

12 Dec 2016: banana looks nice and is less bruised, the tendency of purchasing is higher. . . . Start a research degree at the University of Tasmania. Find out more here.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Taking care of business

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/314-taking-care-of-business

15 Jun 2017: The business side of things is almost more important than the agriculture side of things. . . . The University of Tasmania has close links with the exceptional agriculture industry in Tasmania.
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
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