The Research Institute for Northern Agriculture (RINA) is addressing the opportunities and challenges of sustaining and developing primary industry in northern Australia with a focus on agriculture, aquaculture and biosecurity research.
The Northern Territory’s beef industry is worth $1.2 billion and employs 10,000 people directly and indirectly throughout the supply chain.
Northern Australia is recognised as a high-risk zone for the introduction of exotic pests and pathogens due to its vastness, remoteness and high vulnerability.
The cropping sector in northern Australia has huge potential while facing unique challenges.
Aquaculture in northern Australia is growing rapidly in volume and value while also expanding into new species, including First Nations-led developments.
Program Leader’s message
Welcome to RINA. We are focused on understanding and meeting the research, technical and innovation needs of northern Australia’s agricultural and aquaculture sectors, including First Nations enterprises.
Our research excellence builds on existing research expertise and infrastructure including state-of-the-art laboratories, field infrastructure, Katherine Research Campus and a strong focus on collaboration.
It is an exciting time to work in the north and I feel privileged to provide leadership to RINA as we develop collaborative approaches to support sustainable development in this unique region. Please get in contact with us to discuss these opportunities.
RINA is supported by the Australian Government Department of Education through its Regional Research Collaboration Program. Our partner organisations play a pivotal role in supporting RINA in developing collaborative initiatives.
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RINA News
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Changing the tide: New project aims to shift attitudes around fish welfare practices
Fish are often overlooked when the term “animal welfare” is used, but a new project is working to ensure happy fins are met with the same enthusiasm as cage-free eggs or grass-fed beef.
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New partnership seeks to improve food security in Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is taking steps to achieve greater food security for its people with a research partnership with Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers to increase on-farm labour productivity
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New project to enhance Australia-China agriculture and aquaculture
Read moreEnhancing 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.
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