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 2024)
9th in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2024)
In the Spotlight
Discover the latest in agriculture research and innovation.
Impact of rising heat on California tomato supply offers insight for Australia
New research has revealed rising temperatures and traffic congestion cause minimal losses in California’s processing tomato industry, which offers important insights for Australia’s agricultural supply chains.
Read moreSpotlight on delivering a more sustainable and equitable future
Ten years since their adoption, a new report will reflect on the UN Sustainable Development Goals – what has been learnt and what is required to deliver a more sustainable and equitable future.
Read moreGlobal study unveils blueprint to turn drylands into carbon sinks
A groundbreaking international study shows that smarter water management can restore carbon, improve crop productivity and strengthen resilience across the world’s most fragile drylands, contributing to climate mitigation and food security.
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