
WA Agricultural Research Collaboration
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Innovation - Transformation - Growth. Reinvigorating Western Australia's agricultural research, development & extension capabilities to future-proof the sector.
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http://waarc.org.au 05-05-2022 10:38:04
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Last Thursday’s autumn thunderstorm couldn’t dampen the energy & enthusiasm at WA’s inaugural Biosecurity Careers & Networking event. About 120 people joined us Murdoch University to connect, learn, explore careers & be inspired. Murdoch University Harry Butler Institute, WABSI, WA Agricultural Research Collaboration


🌱 From casual seed threshing to leading WA ag research - Dr Daniel Kidd’s career shows the power of curiosity & persistence. As Head of Projects Grower Group Alliance, he’s helping growers adopt new innovations & drive change. Read more 👉🏻 waarc.org.au/updates/dr-dan… #GGA #WAARC #AgScience


🚜 #WAARC’s Ag Scientist Spotlight features Dr Nicholas George, whose passion for new crops & education is shaping the future of agriculture. From research across continents to mentoring students Curtin University, his journey is anything but conventional 👉🏻 waarc.org.au/updates/dr-nic…



Round 2 of #WAARC’s PhD Research Scholarship Program is NOW OPEN to inspire future ag leaders 🤩 Eleven top-up scholarships on offer of about $25,000 annually for up to 3.5yrs, plus career & skills development. Read more 🔗 waarc.org.au/updates/round-… Curtin University Murdoch University The UWA Institute of Agriculture


🌾 From suburban Adelaide to WA’s Wheatbelt, Dr Dion Bennett’s path to agricultural science was unexpected, but today he’s driving wheat breeding innovations at #AGT. Read his story in #WAARC’s WA Agricultural Scientist Spotlight: waarc.org.au/updates/dr-dio… Dion Bennett #AgResearch


After 30+ years advancing livestock science & sustainability, Prof Phil Vercoe is retiring.👨🔬 From global research to mentoring the next generation, his impact is lasting. This is a very special WA Ag Scientist Spotlight. Read his story: waarc.org.au/updates/profes… The UWA Institute of Agriculture UWA


Two #WAARC Postgrad Scholars are featured in the The UWA Institute of Agriculture newsletter! 🌱 Huyen Pham is tackling wheat in acidic soils, while Saira Azmat is boosting barley’s salinity tolerance. Real research, real impact for WA farming 💪🏻 Read more on page 5: uwa.edu.au/institutes/ins… #AgScience


This week’s #WAAgScientistSpotlight is on Dr Joanne Wisdom - innovation leader, plant physiologist & passionate connector of science + practice in WA ag 👩🔬🌾 From the vineyard to the classroom to the SW WA Hub - discover her story 👉 waarc.org.au/updates/dr-joa… #WAARC #GGA Grower Group Alliance




Told “girls don’t do agriculture”, Prof Sarita Bennett proved otherwise - now she leads Curtin University's ag science program and tackles global crop challenges like Sclerotinia. This week’s #ScientistSpotlight via WA Agricultural Research Collaboration 👇 🔗 Read more: waarc.org.au/updates/profes…



🎙️ Ep 1 of Cultivating the Future is live! Roberto Lujan Rocha went from pro soccer in Bolivia to a PhD in ag science - now he’s using satellites + farm data to tackle weeds sustainably. 🎧 Listen on The WAARC Web: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/288P2X… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cul…




🎙️ Ep 3 of Cultivating the Future is out! Hitashi Aggarwal joins Ruby Wiese to talk CRISPR, wheat hybrids & her journey from rural Punjab to a PhD at Murdoch University. 🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/22FSLM… 🍎 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cul…