PhD projects: once successful PhD projects have been informed a partnership agreement between the university institutions and the department will be established to manage the administration. Student allocations will be on annual milestones achievements. About the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and SIBI The initiative is part of the department’s SIBI project, which aims to support the sheep industry to capitalise on growing markets for sheep products. SIBI assists the industry to build capacity to supply new markets for sheep meat and live exports, particularly in nearby Asia and the Middle East, generating flow on benefits to producers, industry, the regions, communities and the state economy. The project recognises the value in supporting individuals to help solve industry relevant issues across the sheep supply chain through academic research. In addition the intention is to expose and excite students to choose a career in the agrifood supply chain demonstrating the value of postgraduate trained personnel toentities within the sheep industry, with the view to their long term employment. SIBI outcomes To support the establishment of dedicated export supply chains that offer the level and consistency of returns needed to restore confidence in the industry. To increase the on-farm productivity of market-preferred products, through better genetic selection and higher stocking and reproductive rates. To improve business performance by improving farm business and production skills. To increase access to investment, both from within and outside of the industry, as a result of increased confidence among investors and more attractive business models. To establish the human and physical resources needed to research, develop and demonstrate the elements required to achieve success in the industry and the means of sustaining those resources into the future. For further information, please visit agric.wa.gov.au/sibi Contact Justin Hardy Agriculture and Food Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 444 Albany Highway, Albany, WA 6330 Telephone: +61 (0)8 9892 8408 Mobile: +61 (0)409 685 105 Email:
PhD projects: once successful PhD projects have been informed a partnership agreement between the university institutions and the department will be established to manage the administration. Student allocations will be on annual milestones achievements. About the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and SIBI The initiative is part of the department’s SIBI project, which aims to support the sheep industry to capitalise on growing markets for sheep products. SIBI assists the industry to build capacity to supply new markets for sheep meat and live exports, particularly in nearby Asia and the Middle East, generating flow on benefits to producers, industry, the regions, communities and the state economy. The project recognises the value in supporting individuals to help solve industry relevant issues across the sheep supply chain through academic research. In addition the intention is to expose and excite students to choose a career in the agrifood supply chain demonstrating the value of postgraduate trained personnel toentities within the sheep industry, with the view to their long term employment. SIBI outcomes To support the establishment of dedicated export supply chains that offer the level and consistency of returns needed to restore confidence in the industry. To increase the on-farm productivity of market-preferred products, through better genetic selection and higher stocking and reproductive rates. To improve business performance by improving farm business and production skills. To increase access to investment, both from within and outside of the industry, as a result of increased confidence among investors and more attractive business models. To establish the human and physical resources needed to research, develop and demonstrate the elements required to achieve success in the industry and the means of sustaining those resources into the future. For further information, please visit agric.wa.gov.au/sibi Contact Justin Hardy Agriculture and Food Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development 444 Albany Highway, Albany, WA 6330 Telephone: +61 (0)8 9892 8408 Mobile: +61 (0)409 685 105 Email:
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