South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)
LOCATION: Plant Research Centre, 2b Hartley Grove, Waite Campus, Urrbrae
Who We Are
SARDI, a Division of the South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA), is the SA Government’s principal research institute for primary industries creating opportunities to ensure the agriculture, food, aquatic and bioscience industries are internationally competitive and ecologically sustainable. SARDI focusses on food safety and innovation, production systems and productivity enhancement, water utilisation and climate adaptation, product integrity, plant breeding, molecular diagnostics, market access, supplier competitiveness and biosecurity. SARDI research divisions are aquatic, livestock and food, and crop sciences. SARDI has more than 300 scientific, technical and support staff and has management responsibility for 12 research centres across South Australia.
More information relating to SARDI’s research capabilities and what we do can be found here.
Partner Details
- South Australian Research & Development Institute (SARDI)
- T. +61 8 8303 9400
- F. +61 8 8303 9403
- E. pirsa.sardi@sa.gov.au
- A. Plant Research Centre, 2b Hartley Grove, Waite Campus, Urrbrae – View on google map
- Visit Official Website
RELATED NEWS & EVENTS
News Article: ToBRFV testing lab in action at Waite
Managed by SARDI, The first South Australian-based testing laboratory for Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) at the Waite campus of the University of Adelaide has commenced – a significant next step in the ongoing response to this highly contagious plant disease.
Thriving Communities Program grants available
Small grants are available through SARDI/PIRSA for projects that build social capital Applications due by 24 October 2024.