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.
Farming strategy tackles food security, climate change and soil degradation
Farming practices that can simultaneously boost food production, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil health have been identified in an international study.
Read moreNew plant phenotyping facility to help WA farming grow
A new node at UWA will help transform plant phenotyping and drive the growth of crops resilient to climate change while enabling more sustainable agricultural practices.
Read moreLifelong dedication to agriculture recognised with Honorary Doctorate in India
Forty-eight years after graduating from Kerala Agricultural University in India, Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique has today been awarded a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by his alma mater, acknowledging his outstanding contribution to agricultural science, capacity building and academic leadership.
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