South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)
LOCATION: Plant Research Centre, 2b Hartley Grove, Waite Campus, Urrbrae
Who We Are
SARDI, a Division of the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), is the SA Government’s principal research institute for primary industries creating opportunities to ensure the agriculture, food, aquatic and bioscience industries are internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable. SARDI focusses on food safety and innovation, production systems and productivity enhancement, water utilisation and climate adaptation, product integrity, plant breeding, molecular diagnostics, market access, supplier competitiveness and biosecurity. SARDI research divisions are aquatic, livestock and food, and crop sciences. SARDI has more than 300 scientific, technical and support staff and has management responsibility for 12 research centres across South Australia.
More information relating to SARDI’s research capabilities and what we do can be found here.
Partner Details
- South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)
- T. +61 8 8303 9400
- F. +61 8 8303 9403
- E. pirsa.sardi@sa.gov.au
- A. Plant Research Centre, 2b Hartley Grove, Waite Campus, Urrbrae – View on google map
- Visit Official Website
RELATED NEWS & EVENTS
Legume expert recognised with national AW Howard Medal
Leading Australian agronomy scientist Professor John Howieson has been awarded the prestigious AW Howard Medal in recognition of a career that has significantly expanded pasture practices in Australia and overseas.
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Dr. Schmale is the recipient of the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) Award. He will be undertaking work alongside SARDI researcher Dr Rohan Kimber, and will also present a WRI Seminar Series talk later this year.