Diagnostics, analysis, and scientific solutions
SARDI delivers a range of services that assist primary producers, industries, and organisations with managing agribusiness.
Our work is underpinned by rigorous research and development principles, offering reliable results.
Crop diagnostics
Crop diagnostic services include horticulture pathology, nematode screening, plant quarantine, seed and crop testing, and insect identification.
Soil diagnostics (molecular)
We develop and provide quantitative DNA-based tests for soil, stubble, and airborne organisms using Predicta services.
Seed services
See the options for seed testing and certification, quality assurance, crop inspections, and seed lot sampler training. Seed sample results are available online.
Australian Pastures Genebank
Learn about our national centre for pasture and forage genetic resources. Plant material is conserved, maintained, and distributed as seed samples and associated data.
Insect identification service
Our entomology unit analyses insects that damage plant health. We guide plant growers and farm advisors in management and control options.