Extensive Agriculture Research
Wool, red meat, cereals and grain legumes collectively account for about one third of the total gross value of Tasmania’s agricultural production. The significant contribution of these industries is reflected in the breadth of research that TIAR conducts to support them.
TIAR's applied research for the extensive agriculture sector aims to address industry problems with practical solutions. Plant breeding and improvement are a major focus, and better management of existing farming systems is also investigated. TIAR is also partner in a venture which expedites the commercial release of new pasture species and cultivars.
Where possible, research activity is linked with similar programs nationally and internationally, and is also conducted in close cooperation with industry.
Group Research Leader:
Dr Leigh Sparrow
Mt Pleasant
Research Laboratories
E-mail Leigh Sparrow
Major Research Projects
Barley Germplasm Development
with China
8x5 Wool Profit Program
Red Meat Targets Program
Biological Control of Gorse
Research Groups
8x5 Wool Profit
Program
Biological Weed Control
Plant Breeding