Dr Emily Buddle
Senior Research Fellow
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
College of Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Driven by her natural curiosity, Dr Emily Buddle uses creative and qualitative methods to research agri-CULTURE, understanding the social, cultural and ethical aspects of agricultural production, food and science. Emily enjoys working with Australian and international colleagues from universities such as Australian National University and The University of Nottingham, and industry partners from across the agricultural sector.Before returning to academia in 2022, Emily ventured into the public and private sectors, wielding her expertise as a project/policy officer and agricultural extension specialist. Her roles in these domains have not only allowed her to foster her passion for communication and facilitation but have also allowed her to grow her project management skills and establish extensive networks across Australian agricultural industry. In the midst of her professional interests, Emily's spirit thrives in her rural life, adding “farmer” to the many number of hats she wears, overseeing a sheep, beef cattle, and grain business with her husband and “mini farmer”. While recognising that she cannot "do it all", Emily attempts to balance her academic pursuits and the joys and challenges of farming and motherhood, and hopes to be an example of what it means to be dedicated, innovative and grounded in practicality.Dr. Emily Buddle's unique journey serves as a testament to the infinite possibilities that lie at the intersection of academia and real-world impact. With her appetite for knowledge, dedication to communication and research translation, and deep-rooted connection to the land, she continues to inspire and shape the future of research at the intersection between agriculture and community, all while nurturing her own thriving farm and family.
Using creative and qualitative methods, Emily delves deep into social issues in agriculture and food to better understand the socio-cultural context of science and innovation, agricultural production, and food consumption.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 - ongoing | Visiting Fellow | Australian National University |
| 2022 - 2022 | Senior Project Officer | Livestock SA |
| 2020 - ongoing | Visiting Research Fellow | The University of Adelaide |
| 2020 - 2021 | Biosecurity Extension Manager | Animal Health Australia |
| 2019 - 2020 | Affiliate Associate Lecturer | The University of Adelaide |
| 2019 - 2020 | Program/Policy Officer | Rural Solutions SA |
| 2019 - 2019 | Visiting Research Fellow | The University of Adelaide |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Curtin University | Australia | Graduate Certificate in Internet Communication |
| 2019 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy |
| 2014 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Honours |
| 2012 | The University of Adelaide | Australia | Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Ankeny, R., Buddle, E., & Whittaker, A. (2026). Sociocultural and religious influences on practices. In R. E. Clutton, & G. C. Musk (Eds.), Pain and Suffering in Farm Animals: First Steps in Better Understanding and Management (pp. 17-28). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. DOI |
| 2026 | Ankeny, R. A., & Buddle, E. A. (2026). Valuing Partnerships in Agricultural Genomics Research. In The Routledge Handbook of Values and Science (pp. 326-336). Routledge. DOI |
| 2024 | Buddle, E., & Ankeny, R. (2024). Raising the Steaks: Refining Our Understandings of Red Meat Production and Consumption through Recognition of Conflicting and Shared Values. In S. Efstathiou (Ed.), Transforming MEAT: Reducing, Replacing and Refining Meat Use. |
| 2022 | Buddle, E. (2022). Meet Your Meat!. In Food Instagram (pp. 163-176). University of Illinois Press. DOI |
| 2022 | Buddle, E. A. (2022). Meet your meat! How Australian livestock producers are using Instagram to promote 'happy meat'. In E. Contois, & Z. Kish (Eds.), Food Instagram: Identity, Influence, and Negotiation (pp. 163-176). University of Illinois Press. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Buddle, E. (2024). Women’s (hidden) contribution to the sustainability of modern Australian farming businesses. Poster session presented at the meeting of European Society for Agricultural and Food Ethics (EurSafe). |
| 2018 | Buddle, E., Bray, H., & Ankeny, R. (2018). Don't stress the animal! Poor animal welfare and the resulting 'essence' in meat. Poster session presented at the meeting of Program abstracts. Sydney, Australia: Society for Social Studies of Science. |
| 2017 | Buddle, E., Bray, H., Pitchford, W., & Ankeny, R. (2017). ‘I don’t want to think about it’ concerns about sheep and beef cattle transportation and slaughter amongst Australian meat consumers. Poster session presented at the meeting of Proceedings of the 63rd International Congress of Meat Science and Technology. Cork, Ireland. |
| 2016 | Loyer, J., & Buddle, E. (2016). A 'Natural' Symbol: Nature, Morality, and Politics in Online Raw Milk Advocacy Communities. Poster session presented at the meeting of Food Politics: From the Margins to the Mainstream. University of Tasmania. |
| 2016 | Bray, H. J., Buddle, E. A., & Ankeny, R. A. (2016). Consumers link 'better' farm animal welfare with better quality products. Poster session presented at the meeting of 31st Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production. Adelaide, South Australia. |
| 2016 | Buddle, E. A., Bray, H. J., Pitchford, W. S., & Ankeny, R. A. (2016). Meat Consumers Ignore Online Animal Welfare Activism. Poster session presented at the meeting of 31st Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production. Adelaide, South Australia. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Buddle, E., & Ankeny, R. (2024). Development and Evaluation of Extension and Adoption Programs through In-Depth Understanding of the Motivations and Values of South Australian Farmers. |
| 2023 | Buddle, E., Ankeny, R., & Paxton, R. (2023). Designing a "Good Life" for livestock: Could gene editing improve farm animal welfare in low- and middle-income countries?. Tiny Beam Fund. DOI |
| 2019 | Phillipov, M., Farmery, A., Gale, F., Buddle, E., & Dehghan, E. (2019). Media Messages About Sustainable Seafood: How Do Media Influencers Affect Consumer Attitudes? Preliminary Results of Media Survey. (2017-131). |
| 2019 | Buddle, E. A., & Paxton, R. (2019). Preliminary Work Program - People and New/Emerging Technologies in the Australian Primary Industries. |
| 2018 | Ankeny, R., Bray, H., Phillipov, M., & Buddle, E. (2018). Building and Maintaining Community Trust in Australia's Primary Industries: Background Literature Review (PRJ-011478). The Food Values Research Group, The University of Adelaide. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Buddle, E. A. (2019). Australian meat consumers' understandings of farm animal welfare. (PhD Thesis). |
Contract Research, "Disease Management Extension Network", AgCommunicators (Grains Research and Development Corporation), CI, A$317,000 (2026-2031).
Research Project Funding, "Wean-a-lamb: Reducing weaning stress through optimised weaner lamb management", Meat and Livestock Australia, PI, A$2.7million (2026-2028).
Contract Research, "Driving on-farm productivity with augmented technologies for fruit growers", Think Digital, CI, $19,800 (2025).
Research Project Funding, "Caring for our animals/sheep: Reducing, refining and replacing painful husbandry procedures", WoolProducers Australia and Sheep Producers Australia, Sole-CI, A$97,862 (2024).
ABLE ECR Leadership Grant, "Meating publication goals: Finalising publications from PhD data on attitudes toward the production and consumption of meat", Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics, Sole-CI, A$5000 (2023)
Research Planning Grant, “Designing a “good life” for livestock: Could gene editing improve animal welfare in low- and middle-income countries?” Tiny Beam Fund Burning Questions Initiative, USD$25,000 (2023).
Research Project Funding, “Development and Evaluation of Extension and Adoption Programs for Farmers in South Australia,” Department of Primary Industries and Regions, State of South Australia (PIRSA), A$320,000 (2022–24).
Research Planning Grant, “A Benefit or Hindrance? The Impact of Globalisation on Industrial Agricultural Expansion and Animal Welfare in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Reliant on Halal Production Practices,” Tiny Beam Fund Burning Questions Initiative, AU$11,655 (2020).
Contract Research, “Scoping Study for Building and Maintaining Community Trust in Australia’s Primary Industries”, AgriFutures Australia, A$94,678 (2018).
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Principal Supervisor | Barriers to Food Access in Rural South Australia: Exploring Social and Logistical Determinants of Food Insecurity | Master of Research | Master | Full Time | Ms Aiyana Anne Poe |
| 2026 | Co-Supervisor | Supporting Agricultural Science Graduates to Thrive | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Katelin Davies |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Improving public perceptions of insects and the benefits they offer. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Guanghui Li |
| 2025 | Co-Supervisor | Improving public perceptions of insects and the benefits they offer. | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Guanghui Li |
| 2024 | Co-Supervisor | The Island Mentality of a Tall Poppy: Toward Coexistence, Confidence and Cooperation in the Regulation of Australia's Genetically Modified Crops | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Michail Sergeev Ivanov |
| 2024 | Co-Supervisor | The Island Mentality of a Tall Poppy: Toward Coexistence, Confidence and Cooperation in the Regulation of Australia's Genetically Modified Crops | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mr Michail Sergeev Ivanov |
| 2022 | Co-Supervisor | Negotiating the Future of Foods: The Intersections of Food Values, Sustainability and Food Technology in Australia | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Chris Wenzl |
| 2022 | Co-Supervisor | Negotiating the Future of Foods: The Intersections of Food Values, Sustainability and Food Technology in Australia | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Ms Chris Wenzl |
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