Sydney's excellence in food and agriculture

Research and training excellence to benefit the agricultural sector, food production and global partnerships

University of Sydney has been a leading contributor of agricultural knowledge and food production for more than a century.

Study with us

Develop expertise in the multidisciplinary world of agriculture and food as you examine how living systems are managed, how they interact with the environment, and how they contribute to our economic and social systems.

The application process depends on whether you are applying as an undergraduate, postgraduate, domestic or international.

Find out how to apply for your preferred course here.

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Agriculture and food

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Animal health and veterinary science

Study animal health and veterinary science to learn about different animal species, their importance for people and the environment, and challenges we face in contemporary conservation.

Hear from our students

Australia is a multi-cultural society with a unique environment and a strong agricutural sector, making the University of Sydney a great place to study agricuture. Find out what our international agriculture students think of studying with us.

Our research

Agricultural research at the University of Sydney has some of the most highly cited researchers across all disciplines. Our research will meet the challenges and take on the opportunities facing the agricultural sector for the coming decades. We are developing solutions for the significantly increasing global demand for high quality food and fibre.

Plant Breeding Institute, Narrabri, 2020 - photo by Kieran Shephard

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Sydney Institute of Agriculture

Applying world-class research to solve real-world problems

The Sydney Institute of Agriculture was established to bring together agricultural research from across the University of Sydney and contribute valuable knowledge to the agriculture and food sector.

The new weapons in humanity’s fight for food security

Rust disease is a major threat to the crops that feed the world. Researchers at the University of Sydney are combining pathology, genetics and breeding techniques to tackle the problem in new ways.

Our facilities

From Camperdown to Narrabri and Camden to Westmead we have teachers, researchers and students based all over New South Wales.

Infrastructure_

Aerial view of the University of Sydney's International Centre of Crop and Digital Agriculture at Narrabri

Sydney's excellence in food and agriculture

Study with us

Agriculture and food

Animal health and veterinary science

Hear from our students

Our research

Sydney Institute of Agriculture

The new weapons in humanity’s fight for food security

Our facilities

Campus locations and farms

Research facilities

Courses

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