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.
UWA embraces engineering innovation in Italy
When we think of Italy, our minds turn to a land of art—and equally, to a legacy of innovation.
Read moreStudy finds degradable film mulching increase soil carbon storage in dryland agroecosystems
A new study has found switching from conventional plastic film to degradable film mulching in dryland agriculture significantly increases soil carbon storage, improving climate mitigation and environmental sustainability.
Read moreNew research links global warming to rising crop failure risks
A new study has found global warming is increasing the risk of widespread crop yield failures as climate extremes become more frequent and likely to disrupt multiple regions at the same time.
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