Whole-of-sector collaboration to tackle challenges facing WA agriculture

Curtin University is part of a new agricultural science collaboration aimed at boosting Western Australia's agricultural research and development capabilities in light of climate change and other challenges facing the industry. Joining forces for the new WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (the Collaboration) are leading scientists from Curtin, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Australia's national science agency CSIRO, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia. Backed by State Government investment of $25 million over three years, the Collaboration will build on existing research efforts to develop and apply world-class science and expertise to WA's unique challenges and opportunities while contributing to national and international agricultural priorities. Curtin University Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Professor Chris Moran said the Collaboration was an exciting opportunity to support WA primary producers to adopt innovative new agricultural technologies across grains, livestock and irrigated agriculture. "This initiative will demonstrate the value of long-term collaboration to support research activities that deliver better bottom-line solutions to the agricultural industry during challenging and uncertain times," Professor Moran said.