Forthside Farm Open Day

The Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture is a joint venture between the University of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Government.This partnership has brought together the human and physical resources of the Tasmanian Government with the scientific research and teaching capacity of the University of Tasmania to create a centre of excellence in agricultural research, development, extension, education and training.

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

Come along to our Forthside Vegetable Research Farm Open Day, to learn about cover crops, cropping systems and disease management research.

Forthside Research Station

<p>Chuck on some clean boots and tour the Forthside Farm to see the latest research trials, speak with the researchers and hear from leading agronomists.</p><ul><li>Ample parking available</li><li>Lunch is provided</li><li>Please wear clean boots - foot baths will also be provided</li></ul><p></p><h3>PROGRAM:</h3><p><strong>09:30 am</strong>	</p><ul><li>Registration </li></ul><h3>10:00 am	</h3><ul><li>Welcome - Professor Mike Rose, Interim Director, TIA </li><li>Opening Address - Professor Jim Cavaye, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Cradle Coast, University of Tasmania </li><li>Opening Address - Mrs Leonie Hiscutt, Leader of the Government for the Legislative Council </li></ul><h3>10:30 am	</h3><ul><li>Resilient cropping systems: some ingredients – <a href="https://www.hutton.ac.uk/staff/adrian-newton" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Adrian Newton</a> (<a href="https://www.hutton.ac.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">James Hutton Institute</a>) </li></ul><h3>11:15 am	</h3><ul><li>Powdery scab - new approaches to management - <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/calum-wilson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professor Calum Wilson (TIA)</a></li></ul><h3>11:35 am	</h3><ul><li>13 years of cover crop and rotation  history – what does this do for our soil health? – <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/robert-tegg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Robert Tegg</a> (<a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/tia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TIA</a>)</li></ul><h3>12:00 pm	</h3><ul><li>Panel discussion:  <strong>Leading growers </strong>chat with <strong>researchers and agronomists</strong> on the value of crop rotations and cover crops - Panel discussion led by <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/sue-hinton" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sue Hinton</a> (<a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/calum-wilson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TIA</a>)</li></ul><h3><em>12:20 pm - Spray Drone Demo (cancelled due to high winds)</em></h3><h3>12:40 pm - FREE BBQ Lunch and Industry trade show</h3><h3>1:30pm - Forthside Farm Walk</h3><ul><li>Paddock 14  - dig the dirt, see the crops -  <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/robert-tegg" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Robert Tegg</a> (<a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/tia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TIA</a>)</li><li>Potato nitrification / <a href="https://www.incitecpivot.com.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Incitec Pivot</a> – <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/mark-boersma" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Mark Boersma </a>(<a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/tia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TIA</a>)</li><li>New pea varieties - <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/mark-boersma" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Mark Boersma (TIA)</a></li><li>Poppy downy mildew – Timing of infection and where does it come from - <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/jason-scott" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Jason Scott</a> (<a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/tia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TIA</a>)</li><li>Pyrethrum post harvest disease management  - <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/jason-scott" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Jason Scott</a> (<a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/tia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TIA</a>)</li><li>Nitrification Inhibitors in potato crops - <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/mark-boersma" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Mark Boersma </a>(<a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/tia" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TIA</a>)</li><li>New crops  - <a href="https://www.utas.edu.au/profiles/staff/tia/mark-boersma" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dr Mark Boersma (TIA)</a></li></ul>

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