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Research & Development

Research and development is a key component of Tasmanian agricultural industries and their development. 

The Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research (TIAR) works closely with industry, undertaking research and development programs designed to address agricultural productivity, safe food production, social and natural resource management issues.

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Industry information and statistics


Gene technology

Information about the debate and decision-making on gene technology.

Industry facts and figures

Industry Profiles and ScoreCards present a snapshot of each industry from the farmgate/beach to the packer/processor and markets overseas, instersate and locally.

Research organisations

Cooperative research centres and other organisations focussing on agricultural research and development.

Research services for farmers

Research services offered by the Department of Primary Industries and Water Library include access to a number of free online databases and the library catalogue of the Department.
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Ag Mag - Agricultural newsletter on the Australian Bureau of Statistics website

Includes information on the 2006-07 Agricultural Survey conducted by the ABS and other agricultural statistics.

Australian Farm Institute

The Australian Farm Institute has been established to conduct research into public policy issues impacting on the Australian farm sector, and to promote policy solutions that maximise the economic and social wellbeing of farmers

CRC for plant based management of dryland salinity

This is the home page of the CRC for Plant-Based Management of Dryland Salinity. Here you can find information in the form of news, publications, research and much more...

Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia delivers the services needed by the Australian dairy industry for its ongoing and future development as a competitive, innovative and sustainable dairy industry that contributes to the overall prosperity of Australian and regional economies.

DairyTas

DairyTas is the Tasmanian service delivery arm of Dairy Australia. Investing farmer levies and other funds to support the Tasmanian Dairy Industry. DairyTas' main aim is to identify, prioritise, promote, facilitate and leverage opportunities for research, development and extension activities in the Tasmanian dairy industry which will assist dairy farmers to manage change.

Drought and farming (CSIRO)

CSIRO is improving water efficiency and developing techniques to help farms remain productive during drought conditions.

Farming and food research (CSIRO)

CSIRO research on food production and farming systems.

Grains Research and Development corporation (GRDC) fact sheets

Fact sheets providing information on crop management, disease and rust control.

Groundwater uptake and salt accumulation

This is a summary of the full RIRDC research report "Groundwater uptake and salt accumulation" by Peter Thorburn.

Land use trends (DIER)

Data on land use trends for agriculture and plantation forestry.

NLIS equipment compatibility - Kondinin Group

Finding compatible electronic identification readers, scales and herd management software can be a major stumbling block for producers keen to use the technology on-farm. This report helps determine the ideal set-up to record data for herd management or to simply satisfy regulatory movement requirements.

Peracto

Peracto is one of Australia's largest private agricultural research organisations, providing a range of independent research, development and related scientific and technical services to private and corporate clients.

Research reports (Aust Gov)

Full research reports on plant and animal products and established as well as emerging industries. Reports are published by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.

RIRDC - Organic producer research program

Provides results of research undertaken into organic production.

Rural industry profiles (DPIW)

Publication aimed at a broad range of people who have an interest in Tasmania’s rural and marine industries, including those within Government, investors, consultants, teachers, students and participants in these industries.

Rural Womens Award

The RIRDC Rural Women's Award is open to all women involved in agriculture, including forestry, fisheries, natural resource management and related service industries.

Salinity - Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Aust Govt)

Provides information on salinity and various programmes, initiatives and research and development activities being implemented.

Tas Regions online magazine

Tas-Regions magazine includes news and features about Tasmanian farmers, rural and regional projects and innovations in agriculture.

Tasmanian food safety

Ensuring food produced in Tasmania's primary production and processing sectors is safe to eat is an important step in ensuring the wellbeing of consumers.