• Charles Sturt University academics and students contribute to research outcomes for regional challenges, including climate resilience, food security, sustainable farming and biosecurity
• Charles Sturt will be at the Henty Machinery Field Days from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September at Block N, site 564-566
• Representatives from the Agripark, Global Digital Farm, the Cool Soil Initiative, BioSolutions Hub, Gulbali Institute and Faculty of Science and Health will demonstrate research and agricultural innovations

Charles Sturt University is connecting farmers with global perspectives to deliver solutions that address the most pressing challenges for our regions and nation.

Charles Sturt is the leading university for agricultural education and research in regional Australia, with more than 70 per cent of Charles Sturt graduates staying to live and work in the regions after graduation.

Almost 90 per cent of agriculture postgraduates find full-time employment within four months of graduating.

Charles Sturt graduates are contributing to research outcomes that help solve critical regional challenges, including food security and sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and drought adaptation, digital and smart farming technologies (AI, data analytics and traceability) and biosecurity.

The University continues to deliver strong outcomes in the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking, reflecting our commitment to sustainability in all facets of the University’s strategy.

Charles Sturt Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Neena Mitter said the University is leading the way for agricultural research and education in regional Australia.

“At Charles Sturt University, our roots are firmly in the regions we serve, and everything we do is driven by purpose – meeting local needs while creating impact that reaches far beyond,” she said.

“Our research is powered by the breadth and diversity of talent across the University and it’s that collective strength that makes our work so significant.

“We’re proud to be recognised for our values-led research. In the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, Charles Sturt ranked in the top one per cent globally for Climate Action, in the top four per cent for Gender Equality and in the top six per cent for Reduced Inequalities.

“These exceptional results reflect the dedication of our researchers across all faculties and institutes to deliver knowledge that truly matters.”

Charles Sturt University will showcase how its world-leading agricultural research is helping farmers tackle climate resilience, drought adaptation and sustainable production at this year’s Henty Machinery Field Days from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September.

Charles Sturt is ensuring farmers have access to the latest tools, data and innovations that deliver climate-positive farming solutions.

Representatives from Charles Sturt’s Agrisciences Research and Business Park, Global Digital Farm, Cool Soil Initiative, BioSolutions Hub, Gulbali Institute for Agriculture, Water and Environment and the Faculty of Science and Health will be in attendance.

Initiatives such as 3D mapping systems, drones, robo dog, climate and sustainability research, soil and water science spotlight and course information and hands-on displays will be available to observe and interact with.

Professor Mitter said that Agripark and Gulbali Institute are focussed on delivering research outcomes in agriculture, water and environment that begin with regional challenges and scales to deliver globally relevant outcomes in partnership with industry, government and communities.

Some of these include $7.94 million grant from the Future Drought Fund to lead a major project enhancing drought resilience for viticulture and horticulture and Cool Soil Initiative, which is supporting farmers in exploring practices to improve soil health.

Charles Sturt University will be located at Block N, site 564-566 at the Henty Machinery Field Days from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September.