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.
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,
The SA Discovery Farms project is one of 6 national trials funded through Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, via the Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming
After years of interest but limited on-ground activity, the seaweed industry is beginning to gain momentum in southern Australia. Until recently, most operations have focused on harvesting beach-cast material through
When a bacteria outbreak was traced back to Coffin Bay oysters in 2021, research was needed to understand the cause and help prevent future outbreaks.'2021-097 Environmental risk factors that may
Over the past 25 years, Australia’s meat industry has seen major improvements in infrastructure and process control, driven in part by mandatory hygiene monitoring. National baseline studies of beef and
The project explored how smartphone apps can give recreational fishers a modern, real-time way to report their catch and fishing activity.By participating in app-based reporting, fishers contribute valuable data that
Reducing sheep methane emissions one sip at a time Water is essential to sheep survival. On average, sheep drink 3 &ndash