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 2022)
15th in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2022)
In the Spotlight
Discover the latest in agriculture research and innovation.
Accelerated breeding at UWA used for genetic gain in chickpeas
In a novel application of pioneering accelerated-Single Seed Descent (aSSD) technology developed at The University of Western Australia, the gene pool of domesticated chickpeas has been successfully diversified using genetics sourced from wild chickpea taxa.
Read moreBreaking new ground with Sensoil tech at UWA Farm Ridgefield
The installation of Sensoil’s Vadose-zone Monitoring System (VMS) at The University of Western Australia’s Farm Ridgefield in Pingelly was a ground-breaking achievement for Associate Professor Sally Thompson and her research team.
Read moreScholarships supercharge UWA research projects
Two PhD students from The University of Western Australia with stellar aspirations have been awarded Westpac Future Leaders Scholarships to complete research projects.
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