Waite Research Stories
Article: Assessing and building climate risk awareness of smallholder Arabica coffee producers in NW Vietnam
A training initiative led by A/Prof Vinay Pagay and supported by the Crawford Fund, three training workshops were held for Arabica coffee growers and fertiliser and pest control suppliers in Vietnam. The aim was to build awareness of the climate risks facing the industry.
GRDC article: Gene identified that could triple wheat yields
Dr Scott Boden is part of the international team that has discovered a gene that makes wheat grow 3 ovaries per flower instead of one.
CSIRO article: 100-year celebration at the Australian National Soil Archive
The study of soil has evolved from the ancient local knowledges of Earth’s first inhabitants to where we are today – applying modern science at places like CSIRO’s Australian National Soil Archive, one of the earliest such archives in the world.
Food Safety article: Assessing Food Safety Competence
Dr Matthew Wilson’s article outlines how food safety is no longer just about compliance—it is a strategic, business-wide responsibility that empowers employees to protect consumers and their brand.
Affinity Labs celebrates four decades of accredited excellence
For forty years, AWRI’s Affinity Labs has offered a comprehensive range of consulting and analytical testing to the food and beverage industry.
Soil Science Australia National Conference call for abstracts
Be a presenter at the Soil Science Australia Conference 2026! Opportunities are available for speakers and poster presentations.
AU news article: Seed dormancy discovery could optimise barley growth
A new discovery by researchers from Adelaide University, in collaboration with Denmark’s Carlsberg Research Laboratory, will allow barley growers to optimise seed dormancy for their crops and improve growing efficiency.
The Australian Farmer article: From innovation to impact: transforming crops for today and tomorrow
TAF digital publication featured an article written by Matt Tucker on the shifts to sustainability that are essential to ensure the future of SA agriculture.
Newsroom Article: New technique accurately predicts cannabis crop potency
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, in collaboration with German tech company Compolytics, have developed a non-destructive leaf scanning method that can accurately predict the cannabinoid concentrations of cannabis plants.
PhD scholarship opportunity: Defining the critical windows for impacts of heat stress on sheep reproduction
Available to domestic and international candidates and supported by an Adelaide University Research Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this exciting project.