CDU rises in 2026 QS World University Rankings, bucking national trend
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has climbed to 584 in the prestigious 2026 QS World University Rankings - a marked improvement from its position in the 621-630 band last year - defying the national trend.
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Project aiming to improve cattle productivity in Timor-Leste
A decline in feed availability for cattle during Timor-Leste’s dry season may be having a severe impact on the region, but a new research project exploring alternative feeding methods, specifically silage, aims to minimise its impact on farmers and cattle.
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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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Good for students, good for industry: RINA’s first postgraduate conference shapes northern Australia’s future
The ideas set to shape the future of agriculture and aquaculture will be on display in the Top End thanks to an inaugural conference dedicated to postgraduate research.
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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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Expert talks aquaculture at major conference
A leading Charles Darwin University (CDU) academic in aquaculture has shared his expertise at a prestigious event at one of the world’s most prolific global centres for technology and innovation.
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RINA marks official launch
The Research Institute for Northern Agriculture (RINA) celebrated its official launch at Charles Darwin University's (CDU) Casuarina Campus on April 30, 2024. The launch was attended by approximately 50 invited stakeholders and partners, who listened to the guest speaker, the Honourable Mark Monaghan, NT Government Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries
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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.
Northern Territory Aquaculture Research, Development and Extension Workshop
RINA professors Sunil Kadri and Maxine Piggott spoke at the Northern Territory Aquaculture Research, Development and Extension Workshop, which took place in Darwin on 23 and 24 April. The workshop was hosted by RINA with CSIRO, the NT Government, and the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
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