Research in Agriculture for International Development - Networking Event

The UWA Institute of Agriculturehosts a range of events, including our annual Industry Forum, Postgraduate Showcase, open days, and regular lectures and seminars. Watch recent events on theIOA YouTube channel.

The UWA Institute of Agriculture

UWA, Crawford Fund, RAID and AgInstitute Australia (WA) Networking Event prior to the IOA Annual Industry Forum 2025

The University of Western Australia

Annually, the UWA Institute of Agriculture hosts an industry forum. The forum is a half day event attracting growers, researchers, and the wider industry. This year the event will be on Wednesday 6th August and the theme for the forum is: ‘<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-industry-forum-the-next-20-years-of-rde-in-agriculture-tickets-1356091639599?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-industry-forum-the-next-20-years-of-rde-in-agriculture-tickets-1356091639599?aff=oddtdtcreator">The next 20 years of R,D&amp;E investment in agriculture in Australia - Who will bankroll it?</a>The WA Crawford Fund Committee, RAID WA and AgInstitute Australia (WA) will host a networking event prior to the industry forum to take advantage of agricultural researchers/students who may attend the industry forum, as well as provide a networking opportunity for students and affiliates who are interested in research in agriculture for international development.Speakers will include Dr Gaus Azam from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Professor Martin Barbetti (UWA) who both have extensive experience in research related to agricultural development internationally.WA Crawford Fund Chair, Dr Mark Sweetingham and WA Coordinator, E/Prof Lyn Abbott will explain opportunities for engagement in Crawford Fund events, including scholarships to attend the annual national conference and international awards.The Crawford Fund highlights benefits to Australia and developing countries of research for agriculture and development. It supports Australians in training developing country scientists and farmers, and young Australians in their careers, studies and volunteering for food and nutrition security.<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-industry-forum-the-next-20-years-of-rde-in-agriculture-tickets-1356091639599?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-industry-forum-the-next-20-years-of-rde-in-agriculture-tickets-1356091639599?aff=oddtdtcreator">Register for the IOA 2025 Industry Forum</a> The event will take place in UWA Teaching Space 405g134 (Agriculture Central Wing Teaching Space), previously known as the Science Common Room. Please refer to the map below for directions.

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