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Empty plate for food researchers to fill


Agriculture and food researchers from around Australia, New Zealand and the United States attending the Agrifood Research Network meeting in the small NSW town of Tumbarumba this week have been told there is a research vacuum to fill as policy makers grapple with new problems.

National grants support CSU industry-linked research


Charles Sturt University has increased its share of industry-linked grants, with a number of projects aimed to benefit regional Australia following the announcement of Australian Research Council funding for 2001.

Beware! Olives can pose major weed threat


The spread of commercial olive cultivation across Australia in the 1990s poses a major weed threat, if the spread of feral olives from former South Australian groves is any indication.

CSU rides on Olympic success


Charles Sturt University has been praised for its role in the Modern Pentathlon at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.

Snowy initiative supports sustainable irrigation and a healthy environment


The joint initiative by the NSW and Victorian governments to restore
flows to the Snowy River while safeguarding the interests of irrigators
has been welcomed by Charles Sturt University's new Professor of Irrigation.

Precision viticulture - the way ahead


The National Wine and Grape Industry Centre, in association with the Cooperative Research Centre for Viticulture, is hosting an all day seminar and workshop entitled Vineyard monitoring and Management beyond 2000 on Monday 7 August.

Horses warm up for Olympics


Just like finely tuned athletes, the horses training for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games need to keep their routines varied so they don't burn out.

Pioneer of high-tech farming appointed Professor of Irrigation


A new Professor of Irrigation is being appointed at Charles Sturt University to spearhead research and education initiatives aimed at achieving more efficient and sustainable management of Australia's most precious resource - water.

Wealth from Water - a national debate


Conference agenda for Wealth from Water Conference in Wagga Wagga.

CSU welcomes million-dollar boost to science education


Charles Sturt University has been awarded $1,011,400 to deliver science courses in water management and salinity education around Australia over the next three years.

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