School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

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Growing the future: fostering excellence in scientific research and education

The School of Agriculture, Food and Wine is a global leader in agricultural innovation, food science, viticulture and oenology. Located at Waite campus, Australia’s premier agricultural research precinct, students learn from researchers making breakthroughs that transform industry, with hands-on access to orchards and vineyards, Australia’s largest teaching winery, and an industrial-style teaching kitchen.

Explore our study areas

From crop science to winemaking, our programs combine theory with extensive practical experience, preparing graduates to lead in agriculture, food innovation and the global wine industry.

Discover our research

We deliver world-class research and development in plant, agricultural, food, wine and natural resources science. Our research has been adopted by scientific and agricultural communities across Australia and the world.

Explore the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

About School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

A world-class hub for agricultural, food and wine education and research, advancing sustainability and driving industry growth from the Waite campus.

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Research capabilities

Our researchers explore areas such as crop genetics, new breeding technologies, plant phenotyping, soil science, viticulture, food safety and sustainable production systems, delivering impact with government and industry partners.

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Study areas

Nourish people and the planet with a career in agriculture, food or wine.

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Our people

Our people form a world-class concentration of expertise in agriculture, food and wine science. We are a network of researchers and educators driving innovation and transformation across the sector.

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Engage with us

We collaborate with agriculture, wine and food industries through research partnerships, internships, training and knowledge exchange, turning ideas into practice.

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Facilities and precincts

Located at Waite campus, our facilities include research vineyards, glasshouses and specialist food laboratories, all within Australia’s leading agricultural research precinct.

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Contact us

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Location

Location
College of Science
Adelaide University
Waite Campus, Urrbrae SA 5064

Telephone

Phone: +61 8 8313 6713

Email

Email: afw@adelaide.edu.au