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From greenkeeper to green pastures

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1129-from-greenkeeper-to-green-pastures

22 Apr 2021: The following year, he began studying the Bachelor of Agricultural Science at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Tasmania is a fantastic spot for studying agriculture. . . . We have a lot of diversity in the agricultural industry here, and you can see
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,”
Stand clear for the methane busters

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/stand-clear-for-the-methane-busters

8 May 2023: emissions. Experiments with asparagopsis are a big part of this picture. The research is being done at our Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, based in Hobart, and the Tasmanian Institute . . . to apply these findings commercially to livestock, we
Transformation of The Makers complete

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/transformation-of-the-makers-complete

20 Dec 2023: million interior refurbishment of The Makers – located at West Park in Burnie – is now complete, and hosting teams from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and Tech Solutions Hub, which forms part . . . activities and events focussed on the themes
Cassidy Dahlenburg, 2023 Agricultural Science graduate

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/cassidy-dahlenburg,-2023-agricultural-science-graduate

18 Dec 2023: I could be working with berries, tomatoes, citrus or mushrooms,” Cassidy said. “It’s a great opportunity to travel and experience what agriculture is like around Australia. ”Cassidy didn’t grow . . . up on a farm, but it’s fair to say that
Food safety, storage, shelf life and transport the focus of globally…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/food-safety,-storage,-shelf-life-and-transport-the-focus-of-globally-connected-project

14 Oct 2022: A new research project, led by Tom Ross, Professor in Food Microbiology at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), is being praised for its potential to reduce food waste and increase . . . Mr Swanepoel said. TIA is a joint venture of the University
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?
Agricultural science students share research

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

4 Oct 2023: End Of Year Honours Seminar in Hobart on 9 October. The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is responsible for teaching the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours at the University of . . . onion seed cropsZoe Byrne: Application of
University ranked 44th in the world for agricultural science

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/university-ranked-44th-in-the-world-for-agricultural-science

6 Jul 2017: Head of the School of Land and Food and Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), Professor Holger Meinke, said the ranking was reflective of the outstanding research being conducted . . . Agricultural research at the University benefits
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.
Announcing finalists in the 2024 Tasmanian Dairy Industry Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/announcing-finalists-in-the-2024-tasmanian-dairy-industry-awards

8 Mar 2024: The Awards are hosted by DairyTas and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). Lesley Irvine from TIA is one of the judges of the Tasmanian Dairy Awards. . . . from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture?
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.
Have you herd? The 2024 Tasmanian Dairy Awards have been announced!

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/have-you-herd-the-2024-tasmanian-dairy-awards-have-been-announced

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
University researchers in the lead at national soil, transport CRCs

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/university-researchers-in-the-lead-at-national-soil,-transport-crcs

9 Mar 2017: The University of Tasmanian’s unique strengths in interdisciplinary research and big data has its scientists leading key components of two national Co-operative Research Centres (CRCs) announced recently. The centres, . . . s Tasmanian Institute of
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.
PhD candidate receives industry-funded scholarship

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/phd-candidate-receives-industry-funded-scholarship

9 May 2024: Ibrahim is studying at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. His research will address the complex decisions facing livestock farmers to mitigate enteric methane emissions across a range of production systems while . . . emissions and improve production
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. ”.
$7.4 million investment for TIA research farms

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/$7.4-million-investment-for-tia-research-farms

30 Nov 2020: The investment will transform TIA’s Forthside Vegetable Research Facility and Elliott Dairy Research Facility into centres of excellence to maximise their potential and deliver better outcomes for Tasmanian agriculture. TIA . . . support Tasmanian
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
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
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
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
Women in Agriculture | Dr Tamieka Pearce

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/women-in-agriculture-dr-tamieka-pearce

4 Dec 2023: Nowadays, the student population is much more diverse, and data provided by the University of Tasmania shows a significant increase in female participation in agriculture, environment, and related courses over the . . . Dr Tamieka PearceTamieka is a
Break on through to the udder side

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/break-on-through-to-the-udder-side

11 Oct 2022: I needed to understand further about agribusiness, which includes what Mark usually takes care of. . . . our business fits in the entire global dairy picture. ”The University of Tasmania’s Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness is delivered through the
Arthur (Tom) Dunbabin | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1975

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/arthur-tom-dunbabin-alumni-ambassador-1975

22 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. . . . Read more alumni stories as we celebrate 60 years of Agriculture Science at the University of Tasmania.
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
Community and campus precinct continues to flourish on the Coast

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/community-and-campus-precinct-continues-to-flourish-on-the-coast

19 Dec 2023: Visitors to the seaside City of Burnie now have more opportunities to take in the coastal setting thanks to outdoor transformation projects being led by the University of Tasmania. Work has . . . hosting the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) and Tech
Tasmanian Dairy Share Farmer of the Year announced

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/tasmanian-dairy-share-farmer-of-the-year-announced

22 Apr 2020: A couple who moved to Tasmania less than four years ago are already making their mark on the Tasmanian dairy industry. Genaro and Rosselyn Velasquez from Edith Creek were today awarded . . . the 2020 Fonterra Share Dairy Farmer of the Year Award. The award
Young Tasmanians encouraged to pursue careers in agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/young-tasmanians-encouraged-to-pursue-careers-in-agriculture

19 Jul 2023: attract skilled workers. Professor Michael Rose, Director of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA), said a career in agriculture could be extremely diverse and rewarding, but more needed to be done . . . This supports the Tasmanian Government’s
Sustainability programs win international acclaim

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/sustainability-programs-win-international-acclaim

19 Jul 2023: CCT is a collaborative project between the University of Tasmania-hosted Centre for Marine Socioecology, the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, the School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences, Climate . . . Futures, Tasmanian Institute of
From paddock to pallet to plate: how we will trace our horticultural…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/from-paddock-to-pallet-to-plate-how-we-will-trace-our-horticultural-exports

16 Aug 2020: 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 middle class, and . . . includes Associate Professor Laurie
Testlab links industry with smart technology to help grow our…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/testlab-links-industry-with-smart-technology-to-help-grow-our-agricultural-future

26 Apr 2021: was poised to deliver real impact across significant parts of the Tasmanian economy. “Tasmania is the ideal place to launch a Testlab that focuses on the integrity of food. . . . the Testlab website also displays case studies of the equipment in
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
Agriculture degree gives graduate incredible globe-trotting career

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2018/812-agriculture-degree-gives-graduate-incredible-globe-trotting-career

19 Dec 2018: plants, animals, the 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
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
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
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
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
How does the Venus flytrap work?

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/474-how-does-the-venus-flytrap-work

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.
Testlab links agriculture with smart technology

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/1131-testlab-links-agriculture-with-smart-technology

26 Apr 2021: Tasmanian farmers and primary producers will be able to test drive the latest in smart technologies and explore how big data can help future-proof their business, following the launch of . . . equipment in action. One such case study is the Sustainable,
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
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
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.
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
Simple tech a smart move for farm management

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/simple-tech-a-smart-move-for-farm-management

11 Feb 2022: Sciences and Engineering and strongly aligns with the Tasmanian Government’s Agrivision 2050 of increasing agricultural outputs at the farm gate to $10 billion by 2050. Dr Marcus Hardie, research fellow . . . in soil science at the Tasmanian Institute
Research to support Tasmania’s vital potato industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/research-to-support-tasmanias-vital-potato-industry

3 Aug 2020: A new project by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) will support the ongoing sustainability and profitability of Tasmania’s potato industry. . . . and contributions from the Australian Government. TIA is a joint venture of the University of
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
Winner of beetroot growing competition to be revealed at Agfest

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/winner-of-beetroot-growing-competition-to-be-revealed-at-agfest

29 Apr 2024: After the success of last year’s event the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s vegetable growing competition is back, with students hoping to grow the biggest beetroots. This year 12 Tasmanian . . . netting and students regularly weed to ensure our
Inaugural Nuffield Scholarship for Young Leaders in Sustainable…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/inaugural-nuffield-scholarship-for-young-leaders-in-sustainable-agriculture

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
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