A series of workshops for Native Title holders, to be held in coastal locations between Shark Bay and Wyndham, will get underway from tomorrow. Funded by the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) and Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), the first of the [...]
A three year jackfruit trial that found the popular Asian delicacy and meat substitute has potential to be grown in Northern Australia was showcased at a recent field day in Kununurra. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) trial is part of the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing [...]
Farmers in and around the Big Rivers Region of the Northern Territory (NT) and Kununurra in Western Australia (WA) are invited to learn about incorporating sesame into broadacre rotations in Northern Australia at a series of field days in June. During the field days, trial sites showcasing high-value, multi-purpose crops, [...]
Spice Sector: Trialling herb and spice crops in northern Australia Most herbs and spices used in Australia are imported. Several crops, including sesame, are being trialled in northern Australia. Watch the story here. ABC Journalist, Megan Hughes Posted 2 June 2024 CRCNA project A.2.2122016 Great Northern Spices Program [...]
Northern Australian Regional Digital Health Collaborative: Digital health solutions for a healthier north The Northern Australian Regional Digital Health Collaborative was launched online in May 2024. It’s a partnership between six lead organisations in health, science, technology, and academics sectors. Together they’re helping the healthcare system in rural, regional and [...]
10 May 2024: The CRCNA hosted a sold-out lunch at Beef Week today, showcasing tropical beef production from Northern Australia. Australia’s most celebrated First Nations chef bought the flavours of the outback to Darumbal Country in Rockhampton as part of the Beef2024 Celebrity Chef Program. Mark Olive, aka ‘The Black Olive’, [...]
At the CRC for Developing Northern Australia we are constantly striving to enhance user experiences in accessing research and resources. Our newly developed website provides valuable information on CRCNA research into northern industry focus areas of: First Nations led business development Agriculture Aquaculture Water development and Health service delivery. The [...]
22 March 2024: The CRCNA is pleased to announce a new shared leadership model to drive the organisation through its research delivery and translation phase. Anthony Curro and Sarah Docherty have been appointed as Chief Executives of the CRCNA and both bring a wealth of experience living and working across [...]
A pilot project is underway in the Fitzroy River waterways to explore whether hyacinth, an invasive and fast spreading weed, could be turned into mulch or compost for agricultural use. Around 500 tonnes of the weed will be removed from Murray Lagoon near Rockhampton and turned into mulch or compost. [...]