We are pleased to share the program for this year’s TIA Vegetable Research Facility (TVRF) Field Day at Forthside.
Join us for a day of learning, discussion, and connection as we explore the latest research and practical insights supporting Tasmanian horticulture.
The program includes presentations on irrigation, pest and disease management, biosecurity, and sustainable farming practices - designed to inform and inspire growers and industry professionals.
After lunch join us for the field walks providing the opportunity to see the current research trials happening at the farm.
Program
10:00am Opening of TIA Vegetable Research Facility Field Day - Professor Mike Rose, Director (TIA)
10:15am Growing value from irrigation for Tasmanian agriculture: economic update - Associate Professor Dan Daugaard (University of Tasmania)
10:30am Insects in agriculture - Dr Jon Finch, Entomologist (TIA)
10:45am Developing fast and reliable disease detection for pyrethrum crops - Dr Tamieka Pearce, Research Fellow (TIA)
11:00am Australia’s first dedicated zero-net emissions horticulture demonstration farm: presentation and field walk - Dr Tory Clark, Research Fellow Production Horticulture (TIA)
11:30am Morning tea and coffee (provided) and industry expo
11:50am Potato mop top virus – update from Tas Seed - Doug Clark, TVRF Farm Manager and Manager of TasSeed
12:05pm New research to understand and manage potato mop-top virus - Professor Calum Wilson, Plant Pathologist (TIA)
12:20pm Panel discussion: let’s talk biosecurity - Calum Wilson, Doug Clark and Craig Elliot, Biosecurity Engagement Lead (TIA)
12:40pm Lunch (provided) and industry expo
1:00pm Farm walks
2:30pm Event concludes
Date: Tuesday, 9 December
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: TIA Forthside Vegetable Research Facility, 124 Forthside Road, Forthside
Registrations close Monday 8 December.
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