Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
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We conduct innovative research, education and outreach that is driven by the needs of agriculture and food sectors in Tasmania with global relevance.
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The JM Roberts Charitable Trust today announced a donation of $482,000 to directly fund research projects at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and support Nuffield Australia to offer scholarships to Tasmanian farmers. 👏
Read the details 👉 bit.ly/3KEqxTT
Read the details 👉 bit.ly/3KEqxTT
December 3, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The JM Roberts Charitable Trust today announced a donation of $482,000 to directly fund research projects at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and support Nuffield Australia to offer scholarships to Tasmanian farmers. 👏
Read the details 👉 bit.ly/3KEqxTT
Read the details 👉 bit.ly/3KEqxTT
Shout out to the University of Tasmania Lutruwita Loam Rangers who’ve just taken part in this year’s Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales.
After some practise days, the team then put their skills into action during the competition component in Armidale. 👏
After some practise days, the team then put their skills into action during the competition component in Armidale. 👏
December 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Shout out to the University of Tasmania Lutruwita Loam Rangers who’ve just taken part in this year’s Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales.
After some practise days, the team then put their skills into action during the competition component in Armidale. 👏
After some practise days, the team then put their skills into action during the competition component in Armidale. 👏
Our team is all set for this year’s Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales.
Tasmania’s best soil judges are in Armidale and are ready to dig deep for Tassie.
Wednesday and Thursday are practise days. They’ll then head into the soil pits for the competition on Friday.
Good luck!
Tasmania’s best soil judges are in Armidale and are ready to dig deep for Tassie.
Wednesday and Thursday are practise days. They’ll then head into the soil pits for the competition on Friday.
Good luck!
November 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Our team is all set for this year’s Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales.
Tasmania’s best soil judges are in Armidale and are ready to dig deep for Tassie.
Wednesday and Thursday are practise days. They’ll then head into the soil pits for the competition on Friday.
Good luck!
Tasmania’s best soil judges are in Armidale and are ready to dig deep for Tassie.
Wednesday and Thursday are practise days. They’ll then head into the soil pits for the competition on Friday.
Good luck!
Take a look at how we get data for our Pasture 365 trials.
Pasture 365 is trying to determine whether growing a large number of diverse pasture species can result in drought resilient pastures.
It's being led by Deakin University and funded through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
Pasture 365 is trying to determine whether growing a large number of diverse pasture species can result in drought resilient pastures.
It's being led by Deakin University and funded through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
Data collection for Pasture 365 trials
YouTube video by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
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November 25, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Take a look at how we get data for our Pasture 365 trials.
Pasture 365 is trying to determine whether growing a large number of diverse pasture species can result in drought resilient pastures.
It's being led by Deakin University and funded through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
Pasture 365 is trying to determine whether growing a large number of diverse pasture species can result in drought resilient pastures.
It's being led by Deakin University and funded through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.
Our researchers are preparing to measure exactly what happens to water on irrigated soils - how much goes in and how much runs off. 💧
Dr Ana Avila has recently joined TIA working on the Growing Value from Irrigation for Tasmanian Agriculture project, funded by the Tas Government.
👉 bit.ly/4okxnvI
Dr Ana Avila has recently joined TIA working on the Growing Value from Irrigation for Tasmanian Agriculture project, funded by the Tas Government.
👉 bit.ly/4okxnvI
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Our researchers are preparing to measure exactly what happens to water on irrigated soils - how much goes in and how much runs off. 💧
Dr Ana Avila has recently joined TIA working on the Growing Value from Irrigation for Tasmanian Agriculture project, funded by the Tas Government.
👉 bit.ly/4okxnvI
Dr Ana Avila has recently joined TIA working on the Growing Value from Irrigation for Tasmanian Agriculture project, funded by the Tas Government.
👉 bit.ly/4okxnvI
Congratulations to Dr Ke Liu who was a finalist for the Tasmanian STEM Early Career Researcher Award! 🏆😁
Ke is an agricultural systems modeller at TIA and his research is shaping how Australian farmers respond to climate extremes.
Ke is an agricultural systems modeller at TIA and his research is shaping how Australian farmers respond to climate extremes.
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Congratulations to Dr Ke Liu who was a finalist for the Tasmanian STEM Early Career Researcher Award! 🏆😁
Ke is an agricultural systems modeller at TIA and his research is shaping how Australian farmers respond to climate extremes.
Ke is an agricultural systems modeller at TIA and his research is shaping how Australian farmers respond to climate extremes.
TIA entomologist, Dr Justin Cappadonna, has deployed his first set of codling moth sensors in Tasmania that will provide real-time codling moth monitoring.
He received $7000 from the JM Roberts Charitable Trust for the project that will test the practical application of automated sensor technology.
He received $7000 from the JM Roberts Charitable Trust for the project that will test the practical application of automated sensor technology.
October 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
TIA entomologist, Dr Justin Cappadonna, has deployed his first set of codling moth sensors in Tasmania that will provide real-time codling moth monitoring.
He received $7000 from the JM Roberts Charitable Trust for the project that will test the practical application of automated sensor technology.
He received $7000 from the JM Roberts Charitable Trust for the project that will test the practical application of automated sensor technology.
This week we had a great opportunity to highlight a project we’re part of to help livestock producers address the impacts of climate change and sustained periods of dry conditions on the pasture feedbase.
Dr Rowan Smith led a field trip for Project 365 partners to sites that are part of the project.
Dr Rowan Smith led a field trip for Project 365 partners to sites that are part of the project.
October 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
This week we had a great opportunity to highlight a project we’re part of to help livestock producers address the impacts of climate change and sustained periods of dry conditions on the pasture feedbase.
Dr Rowan Smith led a field trip for Project 365 partners to sites that are part of the project.
Dr Rowan Smith led a field trip for Project 365 partners to sites that are part of the project.
We loved talking about our wine research at this week’s annual Wine Tasmania Field Day in Launceston.
Our presentation topics included the Tasmanian Cool Climate Research Hub, practises for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the impacts of humidity on wine and the Botrytis Project.
Cheers to that! 🥂
Our presentation topics included the Tasmanian Cool Climate Research Hub, practises for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the impacts of humidity on wine and the Botrytis Project.
Cheers to that! 🥂
October 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
We loved talking about our wine research at this week’s annual Wine Tasmania Field Day in Launceston.
Our presentation topics included the Tasmanian Cool Climate Research Hub, practises for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the impacts of humidity on wine and the Botrytis Project.
Cheers to that! 🥂
Our presentation topics included the Tasmanian Cool Climate Research Hub, practises for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the impacts of humidity on wine and the Botrytis Project.
Cheers to that! 🥂
Excitement is building ahead of this year’s Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales.
Tasmania’s best soil judges for 2025 have been selected and are preparing for the championship in Armidale next month.
Read more details 👉 bit.ly/4hhLCj3
Tasmania’s best soil judges for 2025 have been selected and are preparing for the championship in Armidale next month.
Read more details 👉 bit.ly/4hhLCj3
October 22, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Excitement is building ahead of this year’s Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales.
Tasmania’s best soil judges for 2025 have been selected and are preparing for the championship in Armidale next month.
Read more details 👉 bit.ly/4hhLCj3
Tasmania’s best soil judges for 2025 have been selected and are preparing for the championship in Armidale next month.
Read more details 👉 bit.ly/4hhLCj3
We’re strengthening biosecurity efforts as part of an enhanced plan to protect Tasmanian farmers from emerging pests and diseases.
Craig Elliott has recently been appointed as the Biosecurity Engagement Lead for TIA and the TAS Farm Innovation Hub.
Read more - bit.ly/3IMyZjd
Craig Elliott has recently been appointed as the Biosecurity Engagement Lead for TIA and the TAS Farm Innovation Hub.
Read more - bit.ly/3IMyZjd
October 16, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We’re strengthening biosecurity efforts as part of an enhanced plan to protect Tasmanian farmers from emerging pests and diseases.
Craig Elliott has recently been appointed as the Biosecurity Engagement Lead for TIA and the TAS Farm Innovation Hub.
Read more - bit.ly/3IMyZjd
Craig Elliott has recently been appointed as the Biosecurity Engagement Lead for TIA and the TAS Farm Innovation Hub.
Read more - bit.ly/3IMyZjd
Participants loved getting down and dirty at the Tasmanian Soil Judging Competition on the weekend at the Tasmanian
Institute of Agriculture’s University Farm at Cambridge.
The best will now put their skills to the test in the Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales in November.
Institute of Agriculture’s University Farm at Cambridge.
The best will now put their skills to the test in the Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales in November.
October 8, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Participants loved getting down and dirty at the Tasmanian Soil Judging Competition on the weekend at the Tasmanian
Institute of Agriculture’s University Farm at Cambridge.
The best will now put their skills to the test in the Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales in November.
Institute of Agriculture’s University Farm at Cambridge.
The best will now put their skills to the test in the Australian Soil Judging Competition in New South Wales in November.
Methane emissions from livestock are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
Some of our researchers are exploring new types of natural feed additives to see if they can reduce methane emissions from livestock without affecting their health, growth or production.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3IU6boH
Some of our researchers are exploring new types of natural feed additives to see if they can reduce methane emissions from livestock without affecting their health, growth or production.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3IU6boH
October 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Methane emissions from livestock are a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
Some of our researchers are exploring new types of natural feed additives to see if they can reduce methane emissions from livestock without affecting their health, growth or production.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3IU6boH
Some of our researchers are exploring new types of natural feed additives to see if they can reduce methane emissions from livestock without affecting their health, growth or production.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3IU6boH
A new research project led by Professor Calum Wilson, a TIA plant pathology expert, will respond to potato mop top virus in Tasmania.
The $200,000 Tasmanian Government investment will fast-track research to help potato growers manage the risk of potato mop top virus.
📹 youtube.com/shorts/K5cxR...
The $200,000 Tasmanian Government investment will fast-track research to help potato growers manage the risk of potato mop top virus.
📹 youtube.com/shorts/K5cxR...
New research will respond to potato mop top virus in Tasmania
YouTube video by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
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October 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
A new research project led by Professor Calum Wilson, a TIA plant pathology expert, will respond to potato mop top virus in Tasmania.
The $200,000 Tasmanian Government investment will fast-track research to help potato growers manage the risk of potato mop top virus.
📹 youtube.com/shorts/K5cxR...
The $200,000 Tasmanian Government investment will fast-track research to help potato growers manage the risk of potato mop top virus.
📹 youtube.com/shorts/K5cxR...
We’ve entered the third and final year of our dairy farmlet trial, where we’re testing ways to halve the amount of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser used on dairy farms without reducing productivity.
📹 Watch the video: youtu.be/k4e_AgsEcrQ?...
#dairy #dairyfarming #agriculture #nitrogen
📹 Watch the video: youtu.be/k4e_AgsEcrQ?...
#dairy #dairyfarming #agriculture #nitrogen
Update from TIA's dairy farmlet trial - September 2025
YouTube video by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
youtu.be
October 1, 2025 at 12:39 AM
We’ve entered the third and final year of our dairy farmlet trial, where we’re testing ways to halve the amount of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser used on dairy farms without reducing productivity.
📹 Watch the video: youtu.be/k4e_AgsEcrQ?...
#dairy #dairyfarming #agriculture #nitrogen
📹 Watch the video: youtu.be/k4e_AgsEcrQ?...
#dairy #dairyfarming #agriculture #nitrogen
Have you seen this week’s ABC Landline program?
It features Senior Research Fellow Dr Megan Verdon and farm manager at our Dairy Research Facility, Andrew Marshall, explaining a project we’re collaborating on that examines managing dairy cows with virtual fencing.
Watch it here👉 bit.ly/3KsXUZp
It features Senior Research Fellow Dr Megan Verdon and farm manager at our Dairy Research Facility, Andrew Marshall, explaining a project we’re collaborating on that examines managing dairy cows with virtual fencing.
Watch it here👉 bit.ly/3KsXUZp
October 1, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Have you seen this week’s ABC Landline program?
It features Senior Research Fellow Dr Megan Verdon and farm manager at our Dairy Research Facility, Andrew Marshall, explaining a project we’re collaborating on that examines managing dairy cows with virtual fencing.
Watch it here👉 bit.ly/3KsXUZp
It features Senior Research Fellow Dr Megan Verdon and farm manager at our Dairy Research Facility, Andrew Marshall, explaining a project we’re collaborating on that examines managing dairy cows with virtual fencing.
Watch it here👉 bit.ly/3KsXUZp
We loved being involved in the Tasmanian School Merino Wether Challenge.
To mark the end of the program, high school students presented their wethers in a judged competition at the Centre of Excellence for Shearing and Wool Handling at Campbell Town.
We attended to talk all things ag science.
To mark the end of the program, high school students presented their wethers in a judged competition at the Centre of Excellence for Shearing and Wool Handling at Campbell Town.
We attended to talk all things ag science.
September 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
We loved being involved in the Tasmanian School Merino Wether Challenge.
To mark the end of the program, high school students presented their wethers in a judged competition at the Centre of Excellence for Shearing and Wool Handling at Campbell Town.
We attended to talk all things ag science.
To mark the end of the program, high school students presented their wethers in a judged competition at the Centre of Excellence for Shearing and Wool Handling at Campbell Town.
We attended to talk all things ag science.
Professor Matthew Harrison has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering, recognising his outstanding applied impact on the agricultural industry. He joins the nation’s leading minds working to address the most urgent challenges now & into the future.
September 25, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Professor Matthew Harrison has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering, recognising his outstanding applied impact on the agricultural industry. He joins the nation’s leading minds working to address the most urgent challenges now & into the future.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at some of the filming from the ABC Landline program at the Fosterville property at Campbell Town. The episode featured the Pasture 365 project that’s trying to determine whether growing a large amount of diverse species can result in drought resilient pastures.
September 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at some of the filming from the ABC Landline program at the Fosterville property at Campbell Town. The episode featured the Pasture 365 project that’s trying to determine whether growing a large amount of diverse species can result in drought resilient pastures.
We hope our Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours students reach lofty heights during their careers.
Students studying the course recently gathered in Launceston for a demonstration of a crop spraying drone.
bit.ly/46tYUDZ
Students studying the course recently gathered in Launceston for a demonstration of a crop spraying drone.
bit.ly/46tYUDZ
Crop spraying drone demonstration for Bachelor of Agricultural Science students
YouTube video by Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
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September 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We hope our Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours students reach lofty heights during their careers.
Students studying the course recently gathered in Launceston for a demonstration of a crop spraying drone.
bit.ly/46tYUDZ
Students studying the course recently gathered in Launceston for a demonstration of a crop spraying drone.
bit.ly/46tYUDZ
Congrats to Penny Hooper from Longford who’s been awarded a 2026 Nuffield Australia Scholarship to study how to make livestock and dairy farming compatible with a sustainable work-life balance. 👏
Her study is supported by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and the JM Roberts Charitable Trust.
Her study is supported by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and the JM Roberts Charitable Trust.
September 17, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Congrats to Penny Hooper from Longford who’s been awarded a 2026 Nuffield Australia Scholarship to study how to make livestock and dairy farming compatible with a sustainable work-life balance. 👏
Her study is supported by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and the JM Roberts Charitable Trust.
Her study is supported by the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture and the JM Roberts Charitable Trust.
Up, up and away…
Students studying the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours regularly have exposure to the latest agricultural technology.
Recently our undergraduate students had the chance to see a 110-kilogram crop spraying drone in action in Launceston as part of their course.
Students studying the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours regularly have exposure to the latest agricultural technology.
Recently our undergraduate students had the chance to see a 110-kilogram crop spraying drone in action in Launceston as part of their course.
September 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Up, up and away…
Students studying the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours regularly have exposure to the latest agricultural technology.
Recently our undergraduate students had the chance to see a 110-kilogram crop spraying drone in action in Launceston as part of their course.
Students studying the Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours regularly have exposure to the latest agricultural technology.
Recently our undergraduate students had the chance to see a 110-kilogram crop spraying drone in action in Launceston as part of their course.
A long-term TIA study of Tasmania’s leatherwood honey has, for the first time, identified 12 previously unknown natural compounds. This discovery highlights not only the honey’s unique health benefits but could also help to protect the product from brand imitation. 👍
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nvw4tG
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nvw4tG
September 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
A long-term TIA study of Tasmania’s leatherwood honey has, for the first time, identified 12 previously unknown natural compounds. This discovery highlights not only the honey’s unique health benefits but could also help to protect the product from brand imitation. 👍
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nvw4tG
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nvw4tG
Our entomologist Dr Justin Cappadonna and Student Engagement Ambassador Bronte Legro had a great time chatting to students about the possibilities from a career in agriculture at this week's Launceston College Futures Expo.
Thanks to all those who stopped by for a chat!
Thanks to all those who stopped by for a chat!
September 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Our entomologist Dr Justin Cappadonna and Student Engagement Ambassador Bronte Legro had a great time chatting to students about the possibilities from a career in agriculture at this week's Launceston College Futures Expo.
Thanks to all those who stopped by for a chat!
Thanks to all those who stopped by for a chat!
Who wants a scholarship to help them with their agricultural science studies at the University of Tasmania? 🙋🙋♀️
The next round of scholarships for Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours students are now open!
Scholarships for 2026 are worth $160,000!
For more information 👉 bit.ly/4g9Dtwf
The next round of scholarships for Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours students are now open!
Scholarships for 2026 are worth $160,000!
For more information 👉 bit.ly/4g9Dtwf
September 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Who wants a scholarship to help them with their agricultural science studies at the University of Tasmania? 🙋🙋♀️
The next round of scholarships for Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours students are now open!
Scholarships for 2026 are worth $160,000!
For more information 👉 bit.ly/4g9Dtwf
The next round of scholarships for Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours students are now open!
Scholarships for 2026 are worth $160,000!
For more information 👉 bit.ly/4g9Dtwf