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)
In the Spotlight
Discover the latest in agriculture research and innovation.
Research reveals impact of food and nutrition security in rural India
As households in rural India increasingly shift away from farming, a researcher from The University of Western Australia has examined the impact will this have on food and nutrition security.
Read moreUWA researcher explores next gen plant identification
The University of Western Australia Adjunct Professor Hamlyn Jones can thank his young grandson for inspiring his latest research into automatic plant identification apps.
Read morePingelly Astrofest an astronomical success
A crowd of more than 500 astronomy enthusiasts gathered at the Pingelly Recreation and Cultural Centre on Saturday 20 March for the 2021 Pingelly Astrofest.
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