Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

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16 February 2026 23:40

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

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16 February 2026 23:40

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

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16 February 2026 23:40

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

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

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16 February 2026 23:40

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.

Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture

tia.utas.edu.au

16 February 2026 23:40

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