The UWA Institute of Agriculture
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture is committed to researching, promoting and teaching sustainable agriculture for a growing world.
Perth, Western Australia
Joined February 2015
π³ A new study has found that mixed-tree species forestry enhances productivity, increases carbon sequestration and helps mitigate climate change.Β Long-term field studies @UWARidgefield were part of a global analysis of 21 tree diversity experiments.
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From space science to dinner plates: the future of farming indoors π± πAn international team from the @UniofAdelaide , Uni of Cambridge, @UWAresearch and @NASA have reimagined how we grow food into the future. π° Read all about it: https://t.co/ugGGBHgSTO
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π’ Quairading FarmersοΏ½οΏ½οΏ½ Co-op has been building community strength for 100+ years! πΎ A new from @UWAresearch study shows how local ownership, smart management & co-op values fuel its success. Read all about it π Read all about it https://t.co/EzpxzGiTbc
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Donβt miss Episode 4 of the Drought Resilience in Action webinar series! Hosted by Facey Group, the South-Eastern Wheatbelt Node of the #WADroughtHub, this session dives into wheat resilience and crop nutrition with Dr Sarah Rich (@CSIRO) and Huyen Pham (@IOA_UWA PhD student &
π Back for 2025π The @FaceyGroup End of Year Highlights Webinar Series is here! Join us to take a closer look at the yearβs SW Drought Hub and Future Drought Fund Projects and their progress! Episode 4: Coleoptile & Root Traits for Strong Wheat Establishment Wheat resilience &
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π Did you miss the 31st Hector & Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture? You can now catch up and watch the full recording on our YouTube channel! π₯β¨ https://t.co/Ye8bap4q8S
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π‘π Innovation in action! We were honoured to welcome Prof Salah Sukkarieh @Sydney_Uni to the 31st Hector & Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture at UWA. His lecture, showcased how robotics, IoT, AI, and Digital Twins π» are transforming modern farming. Thanks to everyone who joined!
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Weβre excited to announce the launch of Emergence Ecotech. π± The #UWA spin-out company aims to bring damaged and degraded landscapes back to life with a focus on reinstating biodiversity using native seeds. @UWAresearch @SAgE_UWA @IOA_UWA
https://t.co/wzOD14kC3H
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π’ Venue Update! The 31st Hector & Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture will now be at Wilsmore Lecture Theatre G108! ποΈ Prof Salah Sukkarieh π± Farming in Two Worlds: Integrating Physical & Digital Agriculture π
Wed, 25 Sep β¨ Only a few tickets left! https://t.co/gANdZVA14E
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture is proud to welcome Professor Salah Sukkarieh FTSE to Perth for this exclusive lecture.
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πΎ Can outsourcing fertiliser mechanisation services make farming more productive and sustainable ? A new study says yes β
Co-authored by Assoc Prof Amin Mugera, it shows farmers use 6β22% less fertiliser and get better yields when outsourcing. π Read π https://t.co/zAlBbhYVBR
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Did you miss it? πΊ The @shade_shelterAU at @UWARidgefield was featured on @abclandline last week! Hear from @Serina_Hancock , Dr @HayleyCNorman , Dr @KelseyRhianPool , Prof Shane Maloney & @GeorgiaWelsh10 on livestock welfare & productivity. ππ± π https://t.co/i4ipkhWKVD
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Experimenting with edible sheep shelters to boost lamb survival; Victorian farmers innovating during record-breaking drought; Another promising grain harvest for WA; and proving sustainability...
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π Unlocking the keys to nitrogen use efficiency in wheat! πΎ This comprehensive, field-based study across three papers shows how modern breeding can optimise yield, nitrogen uptake & water-use efficiency, enabling sustainable agriculture. π π°Read more:
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What a great morning at @DowerinFieldDay ! π± We had the pleasure of welcoming the WA Minister of Agriculture the Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC and it was fantastic to share what weβre working on. π€A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hi! π±π©βπΎπ¨βπΎ
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ππΎ Kicking off Day 1 at @DowerinFieldDay ! β¨ The morning is already buzzing with the visit of the Students of Natural & Agricultural Sciences (SNAGS) π©βπΎπ¨βπΎπ±π! Come say hi and join us at our stall for a chat ππΏ!
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π£ @IOA_UWA August 2025 newsletter is here!π°β¨ Read about our latest international collaboration, inspiring events and lectures, and profiles of leading researchers shaping the future of agriculture! π©βπ¬π± π Read now: https://t.co/n1TaJ8lS7t
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Research could change the game for wool!π Donβt miss the latest @farmweekly story featuring the work of Dr Kelsey Pool, from @UWAresearch and @DPIRDbroadacre. Over the past 18 months, Dr Pool has been working to develop a topical protein treatment for targeted fleece removal.
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π¨ Last Chance!! Donβt miss your chance to get tickets to @IOA_UWA 19th Annual Industry Forum ! π
Wednesday, 6 August 2025 π The University Club of Western Australia π 1:15pmβ7:00pm ποΈ Few tickets left https://t.co/nbsFVM6GCI
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All are invited to attend The UWA Institute of Agriculture's 19th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA on 6 August 2025.
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πYou're Invited: Networking event on agricultural research for international development! Organised by @CrawfordFund, RAID and AgInstitute Australia. π
Wednesday, 6 August | π 10:00 AM β 12:30 PM π UWA Agriculture Central Wing π Register here:
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UWA, Crawford Fund, RAID and AgInstitute Australia (WA) Networking Event prior to the IOA Annual Industry Forum 2025
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