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25.01.2022 Tassie red meat industry are invited to our free Livestock Productivity Partnership event on 3 Dec You'll see presentations from leading experts and the launch of our new Nexus and Perennial Legume projects, plus a Fosterville farm tour in the afternoon. Find out more & register via our Eventbrite page.

23.01.2022 Do you know how to use soil moisture monitoring to make informed irrigation decisions? Join our Dairy Centre Leader, Dr James Hills alongside other experts in a webinar on 19 August to learn how to use soil moisture monitoring and data to maintain readily available water (RAW). Find out more and register now for this free event: https://bit.ly/3hPdyL9... #SmarterIrrigation

23.01.2022 How are your cider-senses? Our PhD candidate Madeleine Way has put her cider to the test as part of a formal sensory analysis session. 10 willing participants were trained to rate the cider on various criteria. Maddys research is testing if the quality of cider is affected by where an apple is grown. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3eWXOUF

23.01.2022 Our students are inspiring others to make a difference! Oliver Gales and Olivia Woodiwiss will talk about their diverse and rewarding work in developing countries and how you can get involved as part of The Crawford Fund webinar Science for Food Security: Making a Global, Professional and Personal Difference on 17 August. Register yourself or your class: bit.ly/ScienceforFoodSecurity... National Science Week #scienceweek

22.01.2022 Are you interested in international agricultural research? A knowledge of wider systems and a greater understanding of the challenges that are faced by the world can help in tackling the challenges that Australia faces. Check out the The Crawford Funds video featuring members of the Australian Council of Deans of Agriculture.

21.01.2022 Happy National #AgDayAU ! To celebrate, we’re featuring projects at our research farms that are having significant impacts on Australian agriculture, like this Industry 4.0 Testlab project The Testlab project will implement new technologies at our University of Tasmania research farms which will demonstrate how on-farm modernisation can be adopted by industry to improve resource management and profitability. Read more bit.ly/TestlabResearch

21.01.2022 Exciting news! Dr Beth Penrose is one of the 2020 Young Tall Poppy recipients in Tasmania! Dr Penroses research focuses on ways of increasing the amount of nutrients in plants - for human consumption or for livestock feed. She is one of three outstanding early-to-mid career researchers from Tasmania to be recognised. Read more: https://bit.ly/3aX2eKx

21.01.2022 Be at the forefront of research into innovative approaches to non-replacement dairy calves in Australia as part of one of TIA's latest PhD projects, supervised by animal behaviour expert Dr Megan Verdon. For more information go to bit.ly/3dyNqFc

20.01.2022 Yesterday we joined Senator Jonathon Duniam and University of Tasmania to announce a new $455,000 project to improve the traceability of Australias horticultural exports. Read more https://bit.ly/3iR5t9j

19.01.2022 Ever wondered what a sourdough library looks like? Get exclusive access as part of National Science Week Tasmania to the worlds only Sourdough Library in Belgium through this special virtual tour guided by the Sourdough Librarian on 19th August. Register bit.ly/SourdoughLibraryTour #scienceweek

19.01.2022 It was great getting into the field and seeing many native pepper plants growing in the wild. I am fascinated by their diverse distribution. PhD candidate Chiranthika Sinhalagoda has been exploring our beautiful state to sample native pepper. She has visited a range of sites, stretching from the North West near Cradle Mountain, to the South West near Cockle Creek. Chiranthika is collecting material to understand how to help the peppers withstand dieback and drought. ... More on her project: https://bit.ly/3jeGw82

19.01.2022 Do you want to help unravel the mysteries of the microbial sourdough world? Join in this public science experiment for National Science Week Tasmania from 15th August by making your very own sourdough starter at home. Register for just $5 and receive a starter kit with all the equipment you need to Start it Off! Register bit.ly/StartitOff #scienceweek

19.01.2022 Prof Calum Wilson is an Everyday Plant Health Hero! "I love challenges and love to see my work make a difference, in plant pathology there are very real-world problems that need some innovative thought to address." Read more: https://planthealthyear.org.au/calum-wilson/... #IYPH2020 #PlantHealth Hort Innovation International Year of Plant Health 2020 Australia

17.01.2022 Researchers at TIA have been working in consultation with industry to understand the causes of a human listeriosis outbreaks from rockmelons. Find out more: bit.ly/3trWvFn

17.01.2022 In the lead up to National #AgDayAu on Friday, we’ll be featuring some of the vital research happening at our research farms, like this project battling systemic downy mildew PhD student Dharushana’s research will help support the prosperity of Tasmania’s poppy industry who have been battling the disease for the past six years. Read more bit.ly/ProsperousPoppies

16.01.2022 TIA researcher and plant disease expert, Associate Professor Kathy Evans in collaboration with the Australian Wine Research Institute, talks about managing botrytis bunch rot after unseasonal wet weather in Australia's grape growing regions. The webinar is available via bit.ly/3dpIfr8

16.01.2022 Learn how to ferment your own veggies at home! Join in this free workshop on 15th August as part of National Science Week Tasmania and learn from ecologist Dr. Erin McKenney about fermentation. Register bit.ly/LactofermentationWorkshop #ScienceWeek

15.01.2022 Happy National Science Week Tasmania! Were kicking off the week with a webinar about soil health thats for experts or home gardeners alike! Whatever your level, youre sure to gain some insight into how to improve your soils health. #ScienceWeek

15.01.2022 Our PhD student Katharina Schmidt is creating a buzz about bioactivity Katharina has found compounds known to be bioactive in Tasmanian Leatherwood honey, which could boost the honey’s value for industry and increase appeal for health-conscious customers. The project is part of a nationwide Honey Assurance initiative led by the Cooperative Research Centre for Honey Bee Products in partnership with the Tasmanian Beekeepers Association and the University of Tasmania... . Read more bit.ly/BuzzaboutBioactivity

14.01.2022 Would you like to learn more about doing a PhD in agriculture or food safety? Join us for an info session this Friday 21 August from 4-5pm to get an inside look at what a PhD is really like. Run by Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor Karen Barry, the session will cover scholarships, entry requirements and current project opportunities.... You will also get to hear from current PhD candidates and recent graduates. Email [email protected] to register for the Zoom link.

14.01.2022 Dr Rowan Smith is leading a new $1.5 million research project to boost Tassies red meat industry! The five-year project will help grow productivity in the red meat industry by identifying and establishing perennial legume species that can successfully persist to fill feed gaps and improve tolerance and productivity under waterlogging. Find out more https://bit.ly/34vlw8E... Meat & Livestock Australia

13.01.2022 Are you looking for ways to make better energy choices? Check out this new trial being run by TasNetworks.

12.01.2022 Happy International Pinot Noir Day! To celebrate, watch Dr Rocco Longo discuss his chemical and sensory comparison of Australian Pinot Noir wines. This study is part of a research project that is investigating how Pinot Noir wine characteristics could be used to prove provenance and help the industry better market their product. Read more bit.ly/TIAPinotProvenanceProject... #PinotNoirDay #ScienceWeek

12.01.2022 Interested in creating a sourdough masterpiece? Join in this free Baking Art Workshop on 20th August with Morgan Clemenston as part of National Science Week Tasmania and learn how to turn your sourdough into a canvas by creating a stunning baked masterpiece! Register bit.ly/BakingArtWorkshop #scienceweek

11.01.2022 Your spuds are in safe hands. We have an experienced team keeping watch over Tasmanias precious potatoes. They have the important role of monitoring for disease and ensuring the stability of the states potato industry. ... Find out more https://bit.ly/3kTRscJ

11.01.2022 Our University of Tasmania Agricultural Science student Hannah Cummins is helping the Tasmanian industrial hemp industry prosper. There is so much untapped potential in this crop, particularly in Tasmania. Hannahs work on the growth regulators is answering one of the many questions in relation to the industrial hemp plant growth and management in Tasmania. Tasmanian Industrial Hemp Association President, Tim Schmidt. Find out more https://bit.ly/31aK57G

10.01.2022 Young researcher, Elya Steel, has been recognised for her work in agriculture overseas and has been named the national rep for Researchers in Agriculture for International Development (RAID). Congratulations Elya! Being a RAID rep gives me the opportunity to network with people around Australia, to be involved in international research and it also provides a really awesome support network. Listen to Elya’s interview on ABC Country Hour from 20min58sec ab.co/39uiB0L

10.01.2022 Industrial hemp seed is seen in many human health foods today, but could the crop also provide nutrition for animals? In a world-first project, one of our students investigated the nutritional value of industrial hemp for animal feed, which could make it a dual-purpose crop for Tassie growers. As part of National Science Week Tasmania, watch Rohan Borojevic final Honours seminar to see what he found.... #ScienceWeek

10.01.2022 Congratulations to our recent PhD completions! Stanley Chen, Vongai Dawka, Melle Nikkels, Hongliang Hu and Nam Duong. Their research covered Campylobacter persistence in poultry processing, shelf-life of baby leafy salad vegetables, irrigation management, yellow dwarf resistance in barley and beef cattle value chains in Vietnam.

10.01.2022 Were getting our hands dirty for better apples and pears! Dr Nigel Swarts is leading a new $800,000 research project to help Australian apple and pear growers stay at the leading edge by better understanding the connection between healthy soils and productive orchards. Read more https://bit.ly/30IEJBv

08.01.2022 Join us for the first ever University of Tasmania virtual Open Day to find out everything you need to know about studying agriculture! Register now for your chance to win a MacBook Air.

06.01.2022 To celebrate National #AgDayAu we're featuring some of the vital research happening at our research farms, like this industrial hemp project Led by Dr Beth Penrose, the two-year project is assessing the benefits of using industrial hemp exclusively as a forage crop for sheep or as a dual-purpose crop for both grazing and seed production. Read more bit.ly/3hshdhN

06.01.2022 Our Dairy Extension Officer, Samantha Flight has identified a new and potentially more profitable way for Tasmanian dairy farmers to manage their pastures. Her honours project found that regular milk urea nitrogen results can give farmers a useful indication of when pastures are low in nitrogen or when nitrogen levels are too high and fertiliser is being wasted. Read more: https://bit.ly/3j1dHMc

05.01.2022 Potatoes are Tasmanias highest value vegetable and we want to help the industry better manage a serious challenge - pink rot disease. Dr Robert Tegg is leading a new research project to investigate the complexities of the disease and identify ways to improve outcomes for growers. Read more: https://bit.ly/33upwWJ

05.01.2022 We are so proud of our recent PhD completions! Congratulations to Raylea Rowbottom, Mohsin Tanveer and Shang Gao. Their research topics were diverse, covering saltmarsh mosquito vector, salinity stress tolerance in quinoa and spinach and crown rot in barley.

05.01.2022 Weve identified a softer approach to help Tasmanian blackberry growers manage the pest redberry mite. Last season, Tasmanian blackberry grower Costa Berries worked with TIA to trial the program. Read more https://bit.ly/3k16uMk

05.01.2022 Dont forget to register for the University of Tasmania virtual Open Day happening next week 28th-30th August. Find out everything you need to know about studying agricultural science, accommodation and scholarships. Register now for your chance to win a MacBook Air

04.01.2022 Want to know what the connection between how we smell coffee and soil health is? Register for the #SoilCRC webinar at 11am tomorrow to hear about the Smelling Soil project that is developing an eNose device for growers to help monitor their soil. The webinar will be presented by our Soil Scientist and Project Leader, Dr Shane Powell. Register bit.ly/eNoseWebinar... Read more about the project here bit.ly/2XaxVdC

04.01.2022 Do you know how to determine your irrigation requirements? Join our Dairy Centre Leader, Dr James Hills alongside other experts in a webinar on 5 August to learn how to use weather forecasting and soil information for smart irrigation decisions. Find out more and register now for this free online event: https://bit.ly/33eKit4 ... #SmarterIrrigation

04.01.2022 Were exploring a new and potentially more profitable way for farmers to manage industrial hemp crops in Tasmania. Dr Beth Penrose is leading a new project to assess the benefits of using industrial hemp exclusively as a forage crop for sheep or as a dual-purpose crop for both grazing and seed production. Read more: https://bit.ly/3hshdhN

02.01.2022 Our students are working directly with industry to solve challenges facing Tassie growers. Hannah Cummins honours project will have direct benefits for Tasmanias industrial hemp industry thanks to strong relationships developed during her degree. Its great having Hannah involved in a project that will have a lot of benefits for the industry. All of our current growers who grow industrial hemp as part of their cropping business will benefit from the research. TP J...ones Branch Manager, David Radeski Read more: https://bit.ly/3kbeGdN

02.01.2022 Our researchers are developing a device to help farmers understand what is happening in their soil quickly and cheaply. The Smelling soil project is part of the Soil CRC and utilises an innovative eNose prototype developed by our Research Fellow Dr Robert Hardy. What were aiming to do is drive down the cost of testing to help increase the number of farmers who could have access to it and to make it a lot simpler to understand. ... Read more https://bit.ly/2XaxVdC #soilCRC

02.01.2022 Dr Jonathan Ojeda is developing a tool to help Tassie farmers, processors and policy makers predict potato yields and the optimal time to plant and irrigate. If you would like to grow potatoes, our crop maps would allow you to see the main drivers of yield variability for your property and predict how many tonnes of potatoes per hectare you can expect. The research is funded by the JM Roberts Charitable Trust. ... Read more https://bit.ly/3l06Kgd