Significant rain in parts of southern NSW during late summer has provided a timely opportunity for work to begin on a study into rain-filled wetlands being conducted by researchers from CSU.

The achievements and aspirations of a leading Australian research scientist will be highlighted in China during her participation in an official Australian delegation to Beijing and Shanghai later this week.

In a peaceful glasshouse at CSU, a research student bends over small pots of barley as he poses the big question of whether compost could one day replace synthetic fertilisers to promote plant production.

Described as a genuine all-rounder, agricultural scientist and educator, Emeritus Professor Ted Wolfe of Wagga Wagga has received a national award for his 'life-time commitment to Australian agriculture and pasture science'.

Two freezers full of faeces from domestic dogs may seem sufficient for the average animal lover but not for CSU researcher Dr David Jenkins.

There's been a call for improved assessment of the effect of naturally-occurring or herbal treatments for horses suffering from insulin resistance.

A dozen international guests from countries including China, India, the Netherlands and Pakistan will visit CSU in Wagga Wagga for the opening next week of new facilities for the International Centre of Water for Food Security.

The dedication of the Federal Member for Riverina Kay Hull in promoting the development of CSU will be acknowledged when a new veterinary teaching facility is officially opened next week.

A landmark CSU research project aims to deliver new and simple diagnostic test and treatment options for liver fluke, a parasite which causes an estimated $90 million of lost production in Australian livestock industries and billions of dollars internationally.