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.
Professor Maxine Piggott
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RINA News
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Moo-ving the boundaries: New research evaluates virtual fences for use on NT cattle stations
Cattle producers in Northern Australia face unique challenges when adapting tools like virtual fences on their properties, but new research from Charles Darwin University (CDU) is set to break down the barriers to this technology.
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Cotton trash to treasure: Project using waste to grow new mushroom industry
Supermarket shelves could be stocked with mushrooms grown from the Northern Territory’s cotton waste, with a Charles Darwin University research project exploring the possibility of broadening the region’s agricultural industry.
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Going where the wind blows: Project examines the grazing pattern of sheep
Do sheep follow where the wind blows? It’s the question a Charles Darwin University Honours student is trying to answer in a project exploring the impact of wind direction and speed on the grazing patterns of sheep.
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