Agricultural Science
CSU research: How Hendra and Nipah viruses hijack nuclear trafficking machinery in human cells
Thursday 13 Sep 2018CSU research has uncovered new information about how two deadly viruses, Nipah and Hendra, replicate.
CSU student inspires international understanding in regional communities
Wednesday 12 Sep 2018An international student from Iran who studies at CSU and who knows the difficulties of settling in a new country, has been recognised for extending her friendship to refugees who also seek to call regional Australia home.
Showcasing science to boost grain industries
Friday 7 Sep 2018Scientific research in the breeding, processing and consumption of grain will be discussed at an international conference in Wagga Wagga next week.
CSU Research: $23 million project to put dung beetles to work
Thursday 6 Sep 2018Dung beetles are the focus of a collaborative national research effort to turn 80 million tonnes of dung produced by Australian livestock each year into a multi-million dollar benefit to farmers.
Glyphosate and fake news: CSU expert
Wednesday 29 Aug 2018CSU Emeritus Professor Jim Pratley says recent court cases regarding the use of the chemical glyphosate may have significant impacts for Australian farmers and global food security.
International rice training program for PhD students
Thursday 9 Aug 2018Two CSU PhD students are set to gain new insight into research to improve the lives of people who depend on rice-based food systems, at an international training program in The Philippines.
Natural habitat can help farmers control pests, but not always a win-win
Tuesday 31 Jul 2018CSU ecologists have contributed to a global study of the impact of natural habitat around farms on pest control in agricultural crops.
The steaks are high for CSU students at an Australian ICMJ workshop
Tuesday 3 Jul 2018Charles Sturt University (CSU) is hosting and showcasing its high class facilities at the Australian Intercollegiate Meat Judging (ICMJ) competition and conference. The week-long event has teams from Universities across Australia, Indonesia, Japan, USA and Korea.
Australian grape and wine tech receives $9 million partnership boost
Monday 2 Jul 2018Wine Australia and the National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) have signed a $9 million co-investment research, development and extension (RD&E) agreement to develop new technologies and provide practical information to growers and winemakers to increase profitability and competitiveness, as well as improve environmental sustainability.
CSU Research: Testing the tasting of Australian Shiraz in Hong Kong
Monday 25 Jun 2018Asia’s premier wine trade fair has provided the perfect opportunity for National Wine and Grape Industry Centre (NWGIC) and Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) researchers to collect data while promoting Australian wine.