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)
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Biochar research pioneer honoured with national award
A lifelong passion for making a tangible difference through science has led The University of Western Australia’s Dr Zakaria Solaiman to receive the 2024 Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group (ANZBIG) Forum Best Research Award.
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Despite extensive research efforts, dryland salinity continues to significantly impact Australian agriculture, and viable solutions remain elusive, especially with the exacerbating effects of climate change.
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