Achieving international excellence
Further Information
The UWA Institute of Agriculture integrates the activities of the various University groups involved in agriculture, land and water management, rural economy, policy and development, food and health.
Through Its five programs, The Institute co-ordinates research and development in agriculture, the food industries and resource management, across the University.
Programs
- Integrated land and water management
- Enhancing the sustainability of farming systems through leadership in managing land and water resources in agricultural and natural systems.
- Program Leader: W/Prof. Zed Rengel
- Animal production systems
- Developing clean, green and ethical systems with improved animal production and profitability.
- Program Leader: Prof. Philip Vercoe
- Plant production systems
- Contributing to the productivity and sustainability of plant-based Australian agriculture through the application of science and technology.
- Program Leader: W/Prof. Tim Colmer
- Rural economy, policy and development
- Enhancing the sustainability of rural industries, communities and regions through education and research.
- Program Leader: Asst/Prof. Amin Mugera
- Education, outreach and technology exchange
- Providing undergraduate, postgraduate and professional training and knowledge transfer in the agricultural and resource management industries.
- Program Leader: W/Prof. Kadambot Siddique
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
