Delivering transformational research and development for WA
The WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) is working with industry to build applied research programs focused on priority and emerging issues for Western Australia.
Research programs
WAARC is focused on a series of programs to respond to the needs of WA industries by applying the best available scientific knowledge to our State’s unique context. These include:
Current projects
Transformative Aboriginal Agricultural Methods: Maaman Marra Boodjar project
This project will begin to investigate how Aboriginal systems of knowledge can be understood and meaningfully and respectfully incorporated into local agricultural practices, using applied field research and case studies of Aboriginal/non-Aboriginal partnerships.
SMART SPRAYS project
The SMART SPRAYS research team is testing the use of innovative, biodegradable polymer technology to improve water harvesting and water retention in cropping systems.
Polyphagous Shot-hole Borer (Fusarium Dieback) Research Program
Applications are now closed following WAARC's recent call for expressions of interest to drive innovative research aimed at protecting our State's agriculture sector from the destructive polyphagous shot-hole borer. We look forward to announcing the successful applicants soon.
Support for WAARC programs and projects
The Capacity Building and Extension program supports WAARC research programs and projects in extension planning for impact and evaluation planning, monitoring and reporting.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship Program
Round 1 scholarships 2023-2024
Congratulations to the final selection of 23 scholarship students who will be supervised and supported by the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration’s (WAARC’s) university members – Curtin University, Murdoch University, and...
Round 2 scholarships 2025
Eleven top-up scholarships are on offer to eligible students in Round 2 of the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration (WAARC) scholarship program, in partnership with WAARC’s three university members: Curtin, Murdoch...
Collaboration members
