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![The Charles Darwin University-led project will allow Australian and Chinese researchers to share research and industry knowledge.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-05/iStock-516101818.jpg?h=e5f051ef&itok=bcPTR9-J)
New project to enhance Australia-China agriculture and aquaculture
Enhancing the quality of Australian seafood and initiatives to introducing new dragon fruit cropping technologies will be among the activities and knowledge exchanged between Australian and Chinese researchers in a new project led by Charles Darwin University.
![Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will collaborate with scientists from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade (DITT) to investigate water use patterns and the efficiency of the Territory’s rain-fed cotton crops.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2024-02/Study%20looking%20at%20how%20to%20make%20NT%20cotton%20industry%20get%20through%20%E2%80%9Cthose%20rainy%20days%E2%80%9D.jpg?h=119335f7&itok=Yw4R_2Rl)
Study looking at how to make NT cotton industry get through “those rainy days”
A new study into how cotton responds to Northern Territory’s rainfall patterns will help in developing a sustainable and resilient industry not reliant on irrigation.
![Researchers at Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) Research Institute for Northern Agriculture (RINA) will conduct a study into biting midges, an insect of concern, which can carry potentially deadly diseases that can affect Australian livestock](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-08/CDU%20investigating%20the%20biosecurity%20threat%20of%20disease%20carrying%20midges%202.jpg?h=e6efef89&itok=VadnOH5Z)
CDU investigating the biosecurity threat of disease carrying midges
Researchers at Charles Darwin University (CDU) will soon be on the frontline of protecting Northern Australia against potentially severe animal blood borne diseases with a new project looking into the biting midges, an insect of concern for its potential to carry disease that could damage the Australian livestock industry.
![Two Charles Darwin University (CDU) projects have received Australian Government funding as part of the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD program.](/files/styles/mask_column_narrow_1x/public/2023-07/National%20Industry%20PhD%20Program%20.jpg?h=b1a91ebe&itok=npVTE2sx)
CDU receives a share of funding to help solve key industry problems
Researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) will play a vital role in shaping solutions for key Australian industries after receiving two of only 32 projects funded through the Australian Government’s National Industry PhD program.
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Northern Territory agriculture industry mover and shaker takes role with research institute
Former head of NT Farmers, Paul Burke, is supporting the Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) after being appointed its Steering Committee Independent Chair.
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CDU professor brings his extensive knowledge in Aquaculture to the NT
A global leader in aquaculture research and development, who is using sonar technology to understand fish welfare in Norway’s aquaculture farms, is hoping to continue his ground-breaking research in Australia.
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Research institute seeks experts to protect and grow Northern Australia’s agriculture
Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) newly introduced Research Institute of Northern Agriculture (RINA) will foster innovation and protect agriculture industries against biosecurity threats, such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease.