An 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.

Scientific research in the breeding, processing and consumption of grain will be discussed at an international conference in Wagga Wagga next week.

Dung 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.

CSU 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.

Two 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.

CSU ecologists have contributed to a global study of the impact of natural habitat around farms on pest control in agricultural crops.

Volunteers are needed for research at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga into the therapeutic effects of coloured rice for obesity and related diseases, like diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

CSU research has shown the harmful effects of a toxic weed on kangaroos, prompting calls for strategic investment to control invasive plants in grasslands.

Gluten-free. Two words that have become common on menu boards around the country and Charles Sturt University (CSU) research has shone new light why some people choose these foods.