Research
Agricultural science
Creating sustainable solutions to balance industry and community needs
Agricultural science focuses on the multidisciplinary nature of the challenges facing the global community. Rapidly growing population, changing climate and limited land and fresh water resources will impact on the ability of agriculture to meet demand. Science-based solutions are required to achieve worldwide goals of sustainability for industry and community development.
1st in Australia and 22nd in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2023)
2nd in Australia and 38th in the world for Environmental Science and Engineering (ARWU 2023)
Key research areas
Our research is focused on five key areas:
- Animal production
- Genetics and breeding
- Crop and pasture production
- Soil science and plant nutrition
- Farming systems
Centres
Our researchers contribute to advancing agricultural education and research through a range of groups, centres and programs focused on specialised areas.
- Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI)
- Centre for Engineering Innovation - Agriculture and Ecological Restoration
- Centre for Plant Genetics and Breeding (PGB)
- The UWA Institute of Agriculture (IOA)
- Turf Research Program
- SoilsWest

Key staff
- Head of School
- Department Head Agricultural Science
- Academic staff
- Research staff
- Emeritus, Honorary and Adjunct