SARDI is one of Australia’s applied research leaders. Our research is divided across 4 key areas, with targeted subprograms to advance the state's agricultural commodities. PIRSA also conducts forestry research that addresses key issues for the forestry industry.
We work with State Government, commercial clients, and research partners towards keeping our primary industries internationally competitive.
Our programs include work for aquaculture, fisheries, inland waters and catchment ecology, and marine ecosystems.
See our research on agronomy, crop and pasture improvement, entomology, irrigated crops, plant health and diagnostics.
Learn about developments in seafood and meat safety, market access, food technology and microbiology findings. We offer services through our food pilot laboratory.
Our research programs help the pig and poultry industries, as well as exploring livestock welfare and innovation.