A new research project by AgriFutures Australia and the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) is set to examine the wild-harvest buffalo supply chain in the Northern Territory (NT). The first-of-its-kind project, Supply Chain Best Practice to Improve the Health and Welfare of Free-Range Buffalo Harvest in Arnhem [...]
A new project seeking to assist emerging and existing irrigators in the Fitzroy Food Bowl in meeting their reef water requirements is now underway in the region. Under the Queensland Government’s Reef Regulations and the Rookwood Weir Land Management Code of Practice, new and expanding agricultural irrigation developments will require [...]
The CRC for Developing Northern Australia Ltd (ABN 43 618 131 150) will hold its Annual General Meeting for the 2022/23 Financial Year on Thursday 23 November at 10.30am at the Company’s Office Suite 5 281-285 Ross River Rad Aitkenvale Townsville Qld 4814. The agenda, papers and a proxy form will [...]
With the global sesame seed market expected to reach A$26 billion by 2025, the Australian sesame industry has been identified as a high-growth potential emerging industry. The recent introduction of new high-yielding, non-shattering varieties, with high quality seed and adaptation to local conditions, is a game changer for the sesame [...]
25 July 2023: A research collaboration focused on water security in Northern Australia is looking to develop improved tools and systems to address industry and end-user challenges for better water planning and sustainability. The Water Security for Northern Australia (WSNA) program is being delivered through a partnership between the Cooperative Research Centre for [...]
Tree Traditions: New plantation model for Tiwi Island forestry Traditional owners and commercial tropical forestry experts have developed a new plantation model which could mean a big boost in jobs and security for the future of the Tiwi people. Watch the story here. ABC Journalist, Kristy O’Brien Posted Sun 2 Jul [...]
The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) is again proud to support the 2023 Developing Northern Australia Conference and is excited at the opportunity to showcase our research partnerships across Northern Australia. Since 2017, we’ve funded 95 industry-led research collaborations, valued at $145 million in CRCNA cash investment [...]
When ancient knowledge of the land and seas meet modern mapping technology – it’s set to be transformative and empowering. A new research collaboration led by the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) promises to transform how digital maps are designed and used on Country – as a [...]
The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) is responsible for leading innovative research into industry-led challenges facing the development of Northern Australia. With a landmass of over 53 per cent of Australia, and a population of 1.3 million people – many of whom live in remote [...]