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 2025)
13th in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2025)
In the Spotlight
Discover the latest in agriculture research and innovation.
Sustainability research missing the mark on environmental change
A new global study finds sustainability research is focusing on the wrong actors in efforts to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
Read moreReinventing plasticulture to grow food without the eco hangover
A global team of scientists has proposed a major overhaul of plasticulture – the use of plastic mulch in agriculture – to ensure the practice can continue to boost crop yields without compromising the environment.
Read moreConnecting climate, data, and farmers behaviour in agricultural economics
Navigating modern agricultural challenges requires more than experience, it demands data, insight, and an understanding of human decision-making. At the UWA School of Agriculture and Environment, Dr Sarah Whitnall and Dr Curtis Rollins are combining these elements to explore how farmers respond to climate change, market pressures, and environmental policies.
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