About TIAR

In 1996 the University of Tasmania (UTas) and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) pooled their resources in a joint venture to create the Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research (TIAR).

The partnership has since flourished and become a model for research organisations both nationally and internationally.

The formation of TIAR brought together the State's two major agricultural research and development providers, and the combination has created an institute that now attracts international recognition for its work.

With research facilities in Sandy Bay, New Town, Launceston and Burnie, TIAR has around 200 people, consisting of postgraduate students, researchers and support staff.

The range of research being undertaken at TIAR is extensive, and the Instute attracts high calibre, internationally renowned researchers. The research is highly industry-focussed and outcomes return millions of dollars to Tasmanian agriculture.

Research programs within TIAR also offer exciting careeer opportunities for researchers - from the traditional agricultural programs like dairy, vegetables, horticulture and extensive agriculture, through to less conventional areas such as rural social research, natural resource management and agricultural value chains.

TIAR also suports leading national programs in food safety research through the Australian Food Safety Centre of Excellence.

Vision

To be a recognised Centre of Excellence specialising in research and development that contributes to prosperous, innovative and sustainable agricultural industries.

Mission

To undertake well-targeted, cost effective, innovative and responsive research and development in order to establish, maintain and further develop agricultural industries in a sustainable manner.