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100 years of better breeding
The evolution of plant breeding.
When research meets opportunity
Waite has a legacy – and a future – of turning incidental discoveries into world-shifting knowledge.
The pursuit eternal
Pioneering research in plant breeding, alternative proteins, and transformative technologies.
Sowing a greener future
The Waite’s research is vital to addressing modern-day food and biodiversity needs.
Magic dirt
There’s a magical world beneath our feet. Academics and scientists at Waite are working tirelessly to help improve soil health across the nation.
Gardens of Note
The Waite Arboretum, Urrbrae House gardens and the Waite Conservation Reserve are made of many impressive parts.
Nurturing excellence
Waite’s teaching community remains a testament to Peter Waite’s enduring commitment to innovation and science.
Harvesting knowledge
Harvest is a crucial part of every winemaker and viticulturist’s year. Meet the team of staff and students who tackled the 2024 vintage at Waite.
The other friends of Waite
A great strength of the University of Adelaide’s Waite campus is the like-minded organisations who’ve chosen to nest amid the gumtrees with us – some of whom have been our neighbours and collaborators for generations.