October 2020
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Wednesday 28 |
13:30 - EVENT - Industry Forum 2020: Climate change and agriculture - Challenges and solutions for Australian farmers
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Globally, farmers are already seeing the effects of climate change. How are innovative Australian farmers adapting to climate change and how can we future-proof Australian farms?
Join The UWA Institute of Agriculture for a lively discussion on lessons learned and future opportunities.
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November 2020
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Wednesday 11 |
8:00 - PUBLIC TALK - Creating Crops for the Future: Challenges, Technology and Sustainable Solutions : A special International Plantae Webinar (online)
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One of the most urgent scientific challenges of the 21st century lies in ensuring that we have enough food for the growing global population. Join us for this special event where three experts in the field of plant science, including recently named GCHERA World Agriculture Prize Laureate Professor Pamela Ronald, will speak on how scientists are advancing sustainable crops and biotechnologies to make world food security a reality.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/37UhubF
Join Moderator Professor John Evans (ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis) in a unique forum for discussion about how critical and complex issues can be addressed, including water and land scarcity, climate change, the role of genetic engineering and other modern agricultural technologies and the importance of interdisciplinary approaches.
This event is presented by Plantae, and co-hosted by the ARC Centre of Excellence for Translational Photosynthesis and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology.
Note: November 11, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Australia East Coast Daylight Time (AEDT UTC+11), which is November 10, 7:00-9:00 pm EST, 4:00-6:00 pm PST
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December 2020
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Tuesday 08 |
8:00 - CONFERENCE - Crop Protection Forum 2020 : The Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI) is partnering with cesar (Uni of Melbourne) and the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) at Curtin University to deliver the CPF2020 at UWA. Join us to learn about the latest research into insecticide, herbicide and fungicide resistance affecting the Australian grains industry
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One day forum at the Wesfarmers Lecture Theatre on Tuesday 8 December. Student registrations still available at student price.
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April 2021
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Tuesday 20 |
17:15 - FREE LECTURE - 2021 Alan Sevier Memorial Lecture : The UWA Institute of Agriculture's Alan Sevier Lecture 2021 will be delivered by The University of Sydney Associate Professor of Animal Reproduction Simon de Graaf.
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture's Alan Sevier Lecture 2021 will be delivered by The University of Sydney Associate Professor of Animal Reproduction Simon de Graaf on the topic "The future of sheep artificial breeding".
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June 2021
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Wednesday 02 |
13:00 - PRESENTATION - 2021 Postgraduate Showcase: Frontiers in Agriculture : Come and hear UWA's top PhD students present their research in agriculture and related areas.
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Come and hear UWA’s top postgraduate students present their research in agriculture and related areas.
Opening address by Mr Ralph Addis, Director General of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA. Afternoon tea provided. All are welcome to attend.
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July 2021
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Wednesday 21 |
13:30 - PRESENTATION - 2021 Industry Forum: Future-proofing WA agriculture : The UWA Institute of Agriculture's 2021 Industry Forum will explore the topic "Future-proofing WA agriculture: Maximising opportunities for a resilient food production system".
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The UWA Institute of Agriculture's 2021 Industry Forum will explore the topic "Future-proofing WA agriculture: Maximising opportunities for a resilient food production system".
The Industry Forum, now in its 15th consecutive year, brings together members of the agribusiness industry, key opinion leaders, farmers and researchers to discuss a current topic affecting agriculture in Western Australia.
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October 2021
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Thursday 21 |
17:15 - LECTURE - Disrupting for Good: Lecture by Cara Peek : Disrupting for Good is a free public lecture delivered by Cara Peek and hosted by The UWA Institute of Agriculture
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Disrupting for Good is a free public lecture delivered by Cara Peek and hosted by The UWA Institute of Agriculture.
Cara identifies as many things – a Yawuru/Bunuba woman, a successful lawyer, a diverse entrepreneurial leader and even a part-time “cowgirl".
As co-founder of The Cultural Intelligence Project, she is currently launching an innovative First Nations Entrepreneurs hub; MakeItHappenHQ.
Cara also leads the annual female-run indigenous event Rhythm+Ride Rodeo, and is the current recipient of the prestigious Winston Churchill Fellowship and AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
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