The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) leads a diverse portfolio of research projects that tackle real-world challenges across agriculture, aquaculture, and environmental sustainability.
SafeFish provides technical advice to support Australia’s seafood trade and market access negotiations. It helps resolve barriers to trade by bringing together experts in food safety and hygiene to collaborate
The Low Emissions Intensity Farming Systems (LEIFS) program aims to ensure that 80% of Australian grain production has a calculated emissions intensity by 2030.Delivered in partnership by GRDC, CSIRO, and
The Eyre Peninsula Farm Water Security project promotes better capture, storage and management of water on Eyre Peninsula (EP) farms.Agriculture uses the largest amount of mains water in the region
Calcarosols occupy about 60% of the cropping soils in south-eastern Australia, and more than 1.1mha of SA cropping areas are highly calcareous. These soils challenge crop production with a range
In South Australia, Murray cod are the focus of fishery and natural resource management that aims to reverse past declines. This includes the delivery of water for the environment, water
Oats are commonly found in cereals and baking. Now new research is transforming the humble oat into a nutritious and tasty snack. Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of soluble fibre
Disappointment with plant-based meat alternatives is growing. Many consumers find them costly, overly processed, and lacking in flavour and texture. At the same time, there's increasing demand for nutritious, minimally
The endangered Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) has declined by more than 60% over the past four decades. Its unique life history, benthic foraging behaviour, and remote breeding sites make
The National Variety Trials (NVT) is funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). SARDI leads the delivery of the NVT for the Eyre Peninsula, Mid North, Murray Mallee,
The Australian sheep blowfly (Lucilia cuprina) is an invasive species and a major pest of the wool industry. It is the main cause of flystrike - a painful skin disease
SARDI’s Turretfield Research Centre is contributing to a national program that helps Merino breeders evaluate elite sires and make data-driven breeding decisions. The Merino Sire Evaluation (MSE) program gives ram
Australia produces around 1.3 million tonnes of export fodder each year, with a gross value of over $500 million (2024). South Australia and Victoria are key contributors to this sector,