The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology (AIAST) represents professionals working in Agricultural Science and Natural Resource Management. Its members are engaged in a wide range of activities including research, education, government, agribusiness and private consulting.
The Institute sees its contract with the community as one that demands it maintains expertise and pays heed to the implications of its activities in relation to the wider environment in which the Australian people live.
To this end, the Institute is taking the lead in maintenance of professional standards, ethical responsibilities and the recognition in professional work of the broader environmental, social and industry context in which we work.
It is also taking the lead in promoting the importance of research and development in agri-industry, and in improved training of the agri-industry workforce to ensure a globally competitive Australian agri-industry.
The Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology is committed to promoting the advancement of Australian Agriculture through the application of scientific, technological, socio-economic, business, management and marketing.
The AIAST achieves its mission with the support and experience of its 2500 members. About half of AIAST members work in private industry or are self employed whilst the other half are employed in the public service.
AIAST members contribute to creating a competitive agri-industry as researchers, extension agents, administrators/managers, teachers/lecturers, consultants and advisers, primary producers, agribusiness personnel, communicators, sales people and marketers.
The AIAST achieves its mission by undertaking activities and providing products and services in five major areas – opportunities, networks, representation, knowledge and recognition.
