The Institute is led by a Director with the support of an External Advisory Board as to strategic direction, and governed through an Executive Group.

Institute operations are managed as a set of flexible programs encompassing the academic and physical resources of the Schools and Research Centres of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and other relevant faculties of the University.

The intent of this document is to outline the purpose, the operating environment, and the vision, mission and strategic intent of the UWA Institute of Agriculture.

Our Vision

To be recognised for excellence in serving agriculture and the management of natural resources through research, education and training in a regional, national and international context.

Mission statement

To advance research, education, training and communication in agriculture and natural resource management for the benefit of all.

Objective

To enhance The University of Western Australia’s contribution to agriculture and to the management of natural resources in Western Australia, and in selected national and international settings.

For Western Australia, the Institute will work with the agricultural and natural resource management sector to improve workforce skills, and to generate new knowledge that will assist the industry’s participants to advance their individual aspirations, underpin local and regional prosperity, and exercise responsible stewardship of the environment.

Strategies

The Institute’s objective will be achieved through the implementation of its key strategies:

Communicating

Strengthening communication links with regional industry, farmer groups and the broader regional and scientific communities.

Resourcing

Increasing the pool of resources available for investment in critical R and D in Western Australia.

Integrating

Bringing together the University’s agricultural research, teaching, training and communication activities; integrating complementary activities across disciplines and organisational units, and providing a focus for leading-edge research and development.

Connecting

Fostering national and international linkages and alliances that bring new knowledge and expertise to Western Australia, and allow Western Australia to share its knowledge with the world.