Agriculture: Agriculture Blog

Hello, some news and Library Closures over Summer

Hello there:

Hi my name is Jeremy and I am now responsible for the Agriculture Subject Guide and Blog while Diana is away with another team. I joined the TAFE Library team in March this year from UTAS where I worked for 14 years. 

This subject guide and blog is here to assist you with your studies or your teaching, so if there's something that's missing or that you'd like to see included, don't hesitate to contact me or the Library team to have it included. Our contact details are here.

I'll be updating this page and sending out blog posts to keep you updated on any news, events or resources specific to your studies or this subject area. And maybe a little general interest stuff as well! 

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And don't forget help is always available online, over the phone or in person and the friendly team at any of our libraries can assist you with any questions you might have.

News:

What's news in your subject area?

Dairy industry looking much more positive after years of tough times - ABC

After a devastating decade in which 8,296 farmers abandoned Australia's dairy industry, the future is finally looking more positive, thanks to better weather and higher milk prices. Read more on the ABC webpage here.

China's tariffs are squeezing the life out of the Australian wine industry's most lucrative market - ABC

One year on, and China's tariffs on Australian wine imports have wiped almost a billion dollars from the trade, with the industry bracing for more pain heading into the 2022 vintage. Read this article on the ABC webpage here.

Guernseys break world sales record - Dairy News Australia

Everyone — except the person who paid the top money — was shocked when a group of Guernsey heifers set a new world record average for their breed. Read more on the Dairy News Australia webpage here.

Lockdown pests, weeds and diseases this harvest - Farm Biosecurity

The pandemic has taught people more about biosecurity with measures such as movement restrictions, contact tracing, and proof of vaccination to reduce the transmission of the virus but these same measures can also apply to good farm biosecurity at harvest time. Read more about harvest biosecurity at the Farm Biosecurity webpage here.

Australian farmers set to harvest largest crop but recent rain has brought pricing pain - ABC

Grain growers will harvest Australia's largest ever crop this year, according to the federal government forecaster. But there are fears that recent rain and flooding in eastern states will mean farmers miss out on historically high prices. Read more on the ABC news webpage here.

Library Closures over the Holiday Break:

All TasTAFE Libraries will be closed from Monday 20th of December 2021 and will re-open on Monday 10th of January 2022. 

If you need Library assistance during this time, please head over to our FAQs or use the Ask the Library button on our website, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

We'd like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break and we look forward to seeing you in 2022! Take care and stay safe.

Teachers:

Are you ready for 2022?

Now's a good time to start thinking about your teaching equipment needs and to get your bookings in for the new year. The Library has laptop trolleys for class use, iPads, staff laptops, projectors, and a wide variety of cords, cables, adaptors and other equipment available for loan so visit or email your local TasTAFE Library and make your bookings today!

Do you need to book a Library Orientation session for your students? Contact your Campus Library to arrange a time for your students to learn all about what the Library has to offer.

Does your course require any resources for 2022? You can use the Library Portal to make resource requests. Just click here, select Libraries, and use the online form. We can also help you out with any copyright questions that might arise while putting together your Canvas course content.

Remember to direct your students to the Library for any login or wifi connection assistance in the new year. We can help students over the counter, but we also have Chat* and Ask The Library functions on our website.

*Chat is available during semester opening hours. To contact the Library outside of these times, please use the 'Ask the Library' button and Library staff will get back to you as soon as possible.