The role science plays in helping agriculture meet the global challenge of feeding almost nine billion people by 2050 will be the key topic of discussion among school teachers at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga next week. The Primary Industries Centre for Science Education (PICSE) will host 10 teachers from the Riverina, Victoria and South Australia for two days of professional development from Monday 21 November. Centre Education Officer, Ms Emma Wordsworth said the aim is to showcase some of the science careers within food and fibre production. “We also want to give teachers some practical ideas about how to incorporate primary industries into their science lessons,” she said. Teachers will hear from researchers, participate in practical sessions and sample CSU cheese and wine. PICSE encourages school students to study science and go on to careers in primary industries.