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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 1d

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.

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 2d

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

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 3d

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.

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New research will respond to potato mop top virus in Tasmania

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 8d

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.

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Update from TIA's dairy farmlet trial - September 2025

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 8d

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

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 13d

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.

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 14d

Agricultural researcher among nation’s best and brightest

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 14d

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.

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 14d

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.

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 20d

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.

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Crop spraying drone demonstration for Bachelor of Agricultural Science students

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 22d

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.

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 22d

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.

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 24d

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. 👍
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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 28d

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!

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · 28d

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

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Sep 8

Our Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours students have been given a behind-the-scenes look at Tasmania’s agricultural industry. 🍓🥔🍎🐄🥕🍏
Last week 37 first-year students took part in an annual three-day camp visiting agricultural businesses in the north-west.👍

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Sep 4

The third season of TIA’s dairy farmlet trial is underway! Our aim is to halve synthetic nitrogen on dairy farms. In the latest video, we share insights on herd balancing, spring weather, herd testing & virtual fencing. Got a question? Comment or submit via link 🔗 ow.ly/amu950WQSHU

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Update from TIA's dairy farmlet trial - August 2025

The third season of the dairy farmlet trial is underway. In this latest update, Research Fellow Pieter Raedts shares insights on herd balancing, transition management before entry to the farmlets, the challenge of spring weather, results from recent herd testing, and the application of virtual fencing. This trial is helping to answer key questions about optimising pasture-based dairy systems for productivity, sustainability, and profitability in a changing climate. An ambitious target was set to help dairy farmers grow 20t of forage dry matter from irrigated pasture, and produce 2000kg of milk solids per hectare per year, with only 150 units of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser. The trial is part of the Dairy HIGH2 partnership between Dairy Australia and the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture. Learn more: www.utas.edu.au/tia/research/research-projects/project/livestock-production/dairy-high-2 📍 Filmed at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture’s Dairy Research Facility at Elliott, in North-West Tasmania.

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Sep 3

Here's an update on a project to help livestock producers address the impacts of climate change and sustained periods of dry conditions on the pasture feedbase.
Pasture 365 is trying to determine whether growing a large number of diverse pasture species can result in drought resilient pastures. 👍

Pasture 365 winter update - Pipers River

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Aug 29

📹Check out the action from a soil workshop that we recently hosted at Utzinger Wines in the Tamar Valley.
It’s all part of a TIA project that’s aimed at improving soil health in Tasmania. 👍

Soil health workshop

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Aug 27

A big thanks to TasFarmers who hosted last week’s FarmX Conference and Expo. 👏
It was a great opportunity to chat to farmers, industry leaders and innovators about current research projects to support Tasmanian agriculture.
And the morning tea was pretty good too…proudly sponsored by us. 😋

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Aug 25

What a stunning day it was in the Tamar Valley to get your hands dirty. 🌞
A soil workshop was held at Utzinger Wines last week - all part of a TIA project that’s aimed at improving soil health in Tasmania. 🌱
Read more details about the project 👉 bit.ly/45FQpFj

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Aug 21

What a crew!
We had a great time being part of the FarmX Conference and Expo, hosted by TasFarmers.
TIA had several members of the team in attendance to chat about current research projects to support Tasmanian agriculture. 👍
We also loved sponsoring the morning tea! ☕🍵🍪

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Aug 19

We were part of the recent Meat-Tech Futures camp that’s aimed at inspiring the next generation to revolutionise the red meat processing industry.
Food scientist Naomi Vinden led a workshop that explored the shelf life of meat, while Director Mike Rose was a judge for the student pitch section.

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Aug 18

Congrats to TIA PhD student Zubayed Ahamed! He’s the runner-up in the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Research Poster Competition. 👏
Zubayed received his runners-up prize at the AIFST convention in Melbourne last week. 👍

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Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture @tia.utas.edu.au · Aug 15

Matilda Legro is another one of our Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours scholarship recipients at the University of Tasmania that we're highlighting during National Science Week. 👍
Matilda is the recipient of the Costa Scholarship in Agricultural Science. Well done! 👏

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