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.

Time	Session and speaker
10:00 – 10.15 am	Opening of TIA Vegetable Research Facility Field Day - Professor Mike Rose, Director (TIA)
10:15 - 10:30 am	Growing value from irrigation for Tasmanian agriculture: economic update - Associate Professor Dan Daugaard (University of Tasmania)
10:30 - 10:45 am	Insects in agriculture - Dr Jon Finch, Entomologist (TIA)
10:45 - 11:00 am	Developing fast and reliable disease detection for pyrethrum crops - Dr Tamieka Pearce, Research Fellow (TIA)
11:00 – 11:30 am	Australia’s first dedicated zero-net emissions horticulture demonstration farm: presentation and field walk - Dr Tory Clarke, Research Fellow Production Horticulture (TIA)
11:30 - 11:50 am	Morning tea and coffee (provided) and industry expo
11:50 - 12:05 pm	Potato mop top virus – update from Tas Seed - Doug Clark, TVRF Farm Manager and Manager of TasSeed
12:05 - 12:20 pm	New research to understand and manage potato mop-top virus - Professor Calum Wilson, Plant Pathologist (TIA)
12:20 - 12:40 pm	Panel discussion: let’s talk biosecurity - Calum Wilson, Doug Clark and Craig Elliot, Biosecurity Engagement Lead (TIA)
12:40 - 1:00 pm	Lunch (provided) and industry expo
1:00 – 2:30 pm	Farm walks

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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