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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
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
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
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
2023 Tasmanian STEM Excellence Awards

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/2023-tasmanian-stem-researcher-of-the-year

20 Nov 2023: Researchers from the University of Tasmania were recognised among winners of the 2023 Tasmanian STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Excellence Awards. Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture's Associate Professor Matthew Harrisonâ‹
Peter Headlam |Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1968

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/peter-headlam-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1968

28 Nov 2023: as both a student and a farmer, as he dabbled in truffles, venison, wool processing and group breeding. “Over that time the Department of Agriculture, as a farmer’s educator, consultant . . . a part-time role as a lecturer at Tas Institute of Technology
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Three minutes with cherry researcher Cameron Stone

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/978-three-minutes-with-cherry-researcher-cameron-stone

7 Feb 2020: PhD candidate in the University of Tasmania's Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture Cameron Stone’s work is helping growers to produce the best quality fruit, so that we can all get . . . the satisfaction of biting into a sweet, crunchy cherry this
Sowing the seeds for a sustainable dairy industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/sowing-the-seeds-for-a-sustainable-dairy-industry

2 Dec 2022: Seen from above, a 30-hectare section of the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s Dairy Research Facility (TDRF) at Elliott is curiously divided into a grid of 32 small equally sized . . . Fellow at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA)
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
Research partnership to yield results

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/research-partnership-to-yield-results

12 Dec 2022: The research is being undertaken by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and aims to increase the yield of cannabinoids that have potential for medicinal application. Martha Jane Medical is an Australian . . . in Italy), and supported by Professor Dugald
$8 million to be poured into drought resilience in agriculture

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/$8-million-to-be-poured-into-drought-resilience-in-agriculture

14 Apr 2021: by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). The ‘Tasmanian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub’ will comprise of researchers, primary producers and community groups, working together to enhance drought resilient practice
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.
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.
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
A land of opportunity – agricultural careers in the 21st century

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/296-a-land-of-opportunity-agricultural-careers-in-the-21st-century

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.
$7.4 million investment for TIA research farm

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

27 Nov 2020: A partnership between the University of Tasmania and the State Government will see $7. 4 million invested in the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s (TIA) northern research farms. The investment will . . . transform TIA’s Forthside Vegetable Research
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
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
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
Creating a local solution to a global problem

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/1221-creating-a-local-solution-to-a-global-problem

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
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
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.
$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
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
$6.5m research partnership to boost Australian dairy industry

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/$6.5m-research-partnership-to-boost-australian-dairy-industry

15 Dec 2020: Dairy Australia Managing Director, Dr David Nation, said the investment with TIA was an extension of a successful research partnership first commenced in 2012. . . . Elliott, North West Tasmania. "The advantage of the farmlet approach is that it's focused
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
Tasmania's new global centre for innovation launched

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/247-tasmanias-new-global-centre-for-innovation-launched

17 Mar 2017: The ASMF will deliver impact and value for industry, government and the community by: Manufacturing sensors which will support an ecosystem of data collection and analysis for Tasmanian businessesSupporting a network . . . Announced last week, CRC projects
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).
Six steps towards achieving sustainability goals

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/six-steps-towards-achieving-sustainability-goals

8 May 2023: The University led the project "Adaptive Water Resources Management" to provide free support to local farmers on using technology to achieve good water management. The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) provides . . . and the Law Society in 2001, the
Tasmania’s ag industry teams up in war on waste

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/tasmanias-ag-industry-teams-up-in-war-on-waste

25 Jul 2019: Partners and the Tasmanian Fruit and Vegetable Export Facilitation Group, and was sponsored by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA). Eat Well Tasmania State Manager Ms Leah Galvin said the forum . . . aimed to get the right people in the room to
Significant savings using variable rate irrigation: water use reduced …

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/significant-savings-using-variable-rate-irrigation-water-use-reduced-by-up-to-30-per-cent

10 May 2017: New research from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) has found that using variable rate irrigation (VRI) could reduce water use by as much as 30 per cent, creating significant savings . . . Dairy Australia and TIA. Water for Profit is a
Catherine Ford | Agricultural Science Alumni Ambassador 1994

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/catherine-ford-agriculture-science-alumni-ambassador-1994

28 Nov 2023: main challenge for agriculture worldwide is the rapidly changing environment and the sector’s ability to adapt. “Tasmanian agriculture is uniquely positioned for ready adapt, as agricultural activities here are typically . . . The challenge is working
Forum helping to abate livestock emissions

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/forum-helping-to-abate-livestock-emissions

29 Apr 2024: TIA Future Forum: Ensuring a sustainable future for Australia's ruminant livestock productionThe Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) is hosting a virtual Future Forum on 14 May to discuss opportunities identified . . . up to date news and events. TIA
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
Plan bee, C and D: more alternatives may have a role to play in…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2023/plan-bee,-c-and-d-more-alternatives-may-have-a-role-to-play-in-pollination-process

30 Mar 2023: More were soon found in the Tasmanian Botanical Gardens, and the large-bodied pollinator has been a regular visitor to Tasmanian gardens ever since. Bumblebees are being researched for their potential . . . as alternative pollinators. To help understand why,
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Designer rice breakthrough to benefit billions of people

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/279-designer-rice-breakthrough-to-benefit-billions-of-people

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.
Funding boost for traditional Chinese medicine research hub in…

https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2024/funding-boost-for-traditional-chinese-medicine-research-hub-in-tasmania

7 May 2024: The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture has received additional funding for a research hub that’s examining the prospect of growing traditional Chinese herbs in Tasmania. . . . crops. ”Would you like to find out more about research underway at the