Tieneke Trotter

Dr. Tieneke Trotter is a Lecturer in Agriculture at CQUniversity, affiliated with the School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences and the Institute for Future Farming Systems. She holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture (University of Sydney) and a Ph.D. in Agronomy (University of New England). Her research focuses on crop and pasture agronomy, emerging cropping industries (e.g., spice and pulse crops), and agri-tech applications like remote sensing and GIS for environmental monitoring. She collaborates with U.S. institutions like The Ohio State and Kansas State Universities.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Sydney
• Ph.D. in Agronomy, University of New England

Research Interests

Dr. Trotter’s work addresses soil health, pasture dieback mitigation, and sustainable agricultural practices. Her projects integrate phytogenic treatments, microbial pathways analysis, and precision agriculture tools to enhance crop resilience and ecosystem sustainability.

Publications

Her recent studies explore crop adaptation (e.g., sesame, adzuki bean, and Nigella sativa), soil microbiome restoration, and equipment innovation for seed processing. Key themes include bioactive compound optimization and agri-tech solutions for environmental challenges.

Awards

• International Weed Science Congress Best Student Paper (2007)

Advising & Grants

Available to supervise research candidates in Crop and Pasture Production. Past projects include collaborations with the CRC for Northern Australia on spice crop feasibility and mining impact assessments.

Labs & Teams

Contributes to the Institute for Future Farming Systems, focusing on agri-tech innovation and sustainable farming systems.