Rural Innovation

The Rural Innovation branch of the Science and Research Division uses genetics and biotechnology to underpin profitable and sustainable primary industries.
This branch contains six units, operates from locations across the state and has an impressive multidisciplinary research capability that includes agronomists, geneticists, molecular biologists, chemists, physiologists, engineers and economists.
- Beef Genetics and Improvement
- Biotechnology
- Cereal Genetics and Improvement
- Pasture Genetics and Improvement
- Pulse and Oilseed Genetics and Improvement
- Sheep Genetics and Improvement
Scientists
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Key contact
Director, Rural InnovationDr Stephen Thomas
Email: stephen.thomas@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 02 6391 3649
Facsimile: 02 6391 3740
