The UWA Institute of Agriculture
Our vision is to foster innovation and provide research-based solutions to food and nutritional security, environmental sustainability and agribusiness. The Institute works with the agricultural and natural resource sectors to create knowledge and improve workforce skills, contribute to local and regional prosperity, and exercise responsible stewardship of the environment.
Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique - Director, The UWA Institute of Agriculture
1st in Australia for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2023)
22nd in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2023)
In the Spotlight
Discover the latest in agriculture research and innovation.
Research on the Record: meet Bhagya Dissanayake
Dr Bhagya Dissanayake joins the podcast to discuss her research to detect plant and human diseases, focusing on improving crop resilience and addressing challenges of long-term space exploration.
Read moreStudy explores what helps agritourism grow
Location, authenticity, interaction and learning are important factors to enhance agritourism experiences, according to researchers from The University of Western Australia.
Read moreInaugural joint PhD candidate making international bonds
The first recipient of the history-making joint PhD program between The University of Western Australia and The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) has hit the ground running.
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