Agriculture always going to be excluded: CSU expert


Australian agriculture was always going to be excluded from any carbon trading scheme, according to CSU expert Professor Kevin Parton.

CSU nets almost $1m for ground-breaking research projects


Helping war-torn countries get back on track, further professionalising teachers, demystifying how the beak and feather disease virus works and protecting pine plantations from climate change and exotic pests are four CSU administered projects to benefit from prestigious national grants.

Sparkling wine wins top of class


One of CSU Winery’s sparkling wines has taken out the trophy for best sparkling in the prestigious 2009 NSW Wine Awards.

Rice without pesticides


A CSU expert in pest management is lending a hand to help control insect pests in South East Asia that are devastating the region's main food crop, rice.

Defying the elements for change


There will be a rare opportunity in Wagga Wagga to hear first-hand of the success of one man’s dedication to renewing the drought ravaged rural landscapes in Australia.

The science of cereals


International and Australian scientists focussed on improving and developing the quality of one of the staple foods of life for animals and humans – cereals - will meet at CSU later this month.

Defying the odds to look forward


CSU has experienced a dramatic rise in enrolments in its viticulture and wine science programs at the same time the Australian wine industry is feeling the pinch of the global financial crisis and an oversupply of grapes worldwide.

Sweet wine preference reveals personality


Reaching for a sweet white wine may reveal more about you than you would like, according to researchers in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK).

CSU answers call for skilled workers


CSU has responded to recent calls by the National Farmers Federation to tackle labour force needs in Australian agriculture by updating its Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management.

Students forge rural industry links


Agribusinesses are showing their support for CSU'S decision to extend the Bachelor of Agricultural Science degree from three to four years by participating in a student-led Careers Fair, designed to foster ties between employers and final year agricultural science students.


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