News Article: Internationally renowned plant scientist Professor Zhong-Hua Chen appointed to a leading role in SAFW

The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Zhong-Hua Chen to lead its expansion and leadership in applied plant physiology and horticulture research in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and Waite Research Institute.

National Weed Management Initiative success

Prof Chris Preston and his team will be running the Southern Node of the National Weed Management Initiative, securing $6.7M through GRDC.

Article: Australian duckweed launches into space

The ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space, headquartered at the University of Adelaide, has sent its first payload of duckweed into space!

$4.951M awarded to A/Prof Ehsan Tavakkoli and colleagues in the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program

Ehsan and his team will be working on developing ‘Innovative soil technologies to foster resilience and climate smart crop production in Australia.’ A great achievement!

Waite 100 Whisky wins bronze at Tasting Australia Spirit Awards

The University of Adelaide’s inaugural whisky release is already sold out… but there’s more in the works!

The Waite Arboretum: 2024 SA Climate Leaders Award WINNER

Congratulations to the team at the Waite Arboretum! Winners in the Research and Education category as leaders in climate action.

Growing plants for space: securing Earth’s sustainable future

Researchers here on the Waite Campus are leading the charge in developing zero-waste plants that will transform plant cultivation here on Earth and beyond!

   

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This website is the online portal to the Waite Campus, the largest concentration of agricultural research and teaching expertise in the Southern Hemisphere. Established in 1924 and located at Urrbrae in Adelaide, South Australia, ‘The Waite’ is a co-located partnership of 15 complementary organisations and centres engaged in world-class Research and Development in plant, agricultural, food, wine and natural resources science.

In an increasingly food-insecure world with serious climate and economic challenges facing us, the vision of Peter Waite, to harness science in support of agricultural productivity, has never been more important or relevant.

The Waite is a world-renowned brand in agricultural research and education, and a leading centre of Australian research capability in wine, grains, soil and plant breeding.

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February Open doors at the reconstructed Gatehouse - See inside the reconstructed Gatehouse this month. The staff and Friends of the Waite Arboretum are welcoming the public to view inside!
ABC News article: Barossa vineyard uses black soldier fly larvae to turn winery waste into fertiliser - Dr Matthias Salomon was interviewed for the ABC, looking at how to improve soil to boost food production.
WRI Seminar Series: February lineup - Two exciting seminars are coming up this month. Mark your calendars and join in on the discussion!
Newly announced: The Prime Minister’s Prize for Science 2025 – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems Prize - The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are Australia’s most prestigious and highly regarded awards for achievements in scientific research and research-based innovation.
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February Open doors at the reconstructed Gatehouse - See inside the reconstructed Gatehouse this month. The staff and Friends of the Waite Arboretum are welcoming the public to view inside!
WRI Seminar Series: February lineup - Two exciting seminars are coming up this month. Mark your calendars and join in on the discussion!
WRI Seminar Series 2025 starting soon - This year, our biweekly seminars will be held in the PRC auditorium. We will have speakers from across the precinct presenting their fantastic research!
News Article: Internationally renowned plant scientist Professor Zhong-Hua Chen appointed to a leading role in SAFW - The University of Adelaide has appointed Professor Zhong-Hua Chen to lead its expansion and leadership in applied plant physiology and horticulture research in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and Waite Research Institute.
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