CSIRO

Who we are

As Australia’s national science agency, we solve the country’s greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We work with industry, government and the research community to address challenges including food security and quality; clean energy and resources; health and wellbeing; resilient and valuable environments; innovative industries; and a secure Australia and region.

We’ve advanced Australia with a range of inventions and innovations that have had significant positive impact on the lives of people around the world, like fast WiFi, polymer banknotes, the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet and Aerogard.

CSIRO’s research at the Waite Campus provides innovation for Australia’s agricultural, land, water and minerals sectors.

Our research

Agriculture

CSIRO’s agriculture research applies world-class multidisciplinary science, technology, facilities, relevant IP, and global networks across the value chain to create healthier, more trusted, safer, and more sustainable food and fibre for the future. At the Waite Campus, our research focuses on integrated agricultural systems to help farmers improve management practices, increase profitability, reduce resource use, and maintain ecosystem health. This includes work with wine grapes and horticulture for novel varieties and technical innovation; genomic science to enhance crop performance; soil carbon, nutrient cycling, and microbiology to support land stewardship and the transition to net zero. We also work on digital agriculture to improve decision-making for farmers, agribusinesses, and policy-makers.

Environment

CSIRO’s land and water research provides the science to underpin Australia’s economic, social and environmental prosperity. Our research tackles the increasing pressure facing our natural and built environments from the combined effects of climate change, disasters such as bushfires and drought, and other disruptions. Our research at the Waite Campus focuses on environmental resilience, environmental toxicology, managing water ecosystems, water in the resources sector, economics, productivity and sustainability.

Mineral resources

CSIRO’s mineral resources works closely with industry partners to unlock the value of Australia’s natural resource base and delivers a more productive, lower cost, socially and environmentally responsible global minerals industry. Our research at the Waite Campus focuses on intelligent mining enabled by sensors and ore management.

For more information, visit our website.