Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute
The Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute (WWAI) is NSW DPI’s Centre of Excellence for Southern Farming Systems and Viticulture.
The Centre is dedicated to improving the profitability and sustainability of agriculture in NSW through industry-driven research, extension and regulatory services. It focuses on cropping and pasture systems in southern NSW and the State's expanding viticulture industry.
WWAI occupies 900ha, 10km north-west of Wagga Wagga. It has an associated research station of 700ha at Temora.
Through NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI), the WWAI is linked to research activities at Armidale, Camden, Condobolin, Cowra, Glen Innes, Orange, Tamworth, Trangie and Yanco.
Facts and figures 2006/07
Staff
Total staff: 195
Professional Staff
In Research: 49
In Extension: 21
Outputs
Workshops/Field Days: N/A
Journal Publications: 40 (+ 1 book chapter)
Other statistics
Land Area: 900ha + 700ha at Temora
Postgraduate students: 19
Overseas projects: 3
Consultancies: 2
Labs with NATA and ISO (2), ISO (8) certification: 10
