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, such that those committed to agriculture may advance their individual aspirations, contribute to local and regional prosperity, and exercise responsible stewardship of the environment.
Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique - Director, UWA Institute of Agriculture
1st in Australia for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2020)
17th in the world for Agricultural Sciences (ARWU 2020)
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture releases new Strategic Plan
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has released its new Strategic Plan.
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UWA research finds neglected and underutilised crops could end hunger
Researchers from UWA have identified more than 150 crop species that have the potential to help overcome hunger and malnutrition globally.
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Breakthrough research finds keys to a major boost for hybrid wheat breeding
Three wheat genes have been identified that will enable the breeding of hybrid wheat crops that promise higher yields.
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