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.

Landholders tackle climate change whether they 'believe' or not


Evidence is mounting to suggest that rural landholders are already adapting to climatic variability regardless of their stance on climate change.


Weeds, ants and fish larvae all connected


Research on the weed serrated tussock, the invading ants on Fraser Island in Queensland, and the larvae of our native fish feature in the latest issue of Connections, the quarterly newsletter of CSU's Institute for Land, Water and Society.

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.

Two CSU researchers awarded ARC Future Fellowships


Two Charles Sturt University (CSU) researchers have been named ARC Future Fellows by the Federal Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr.

Future healthy rivers need slice of history


The significance of sharp falls in the numbers of freshwater fish, shellfish and other aquatic animals has been frequently overlooked by natural resource managers worldwide, according to a CSU researcher.

Actions speak louder than words - CSU funds sustainability projects


Charles Sturt University's (CSU) commitment to cutting energy and water usage and reducing waste, continues with nine new projects - designed to progress the institution’s sustainability targets - to be funded under CSU's inaugural Sustainability Grant.

CSU commentators on proposed carbon emissions scheme


As the passage of the Federal Government's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme enters a crucial stage in the Senate, commentators from CSU have expressed concerns with the current scheme.

Successful Pakistan dairy project expanded


Despite operating in a volatile part of the world, a CSU led project to drive efficiencies in Pakistan’s dairy industry has achieved results and has been re-funded for a further four years.


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