Expertise Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) more info APEDA - Stands for the Agricultural and processed Food Products Export Development Authority. APEDA is an autonomous organization attached to the Ministry of Commerce of the Government of India. The main function of APEDA is to build links between Indian producers and the global markets. APEDA undertakes the briefing of potential sources on government policy and producers. Along with providing referred services and suggesting suitable partners for joint ventures. Besides arranging buyer-seller meets. See R7494 - other partners American Society for Animal Science (ASAS) more info Animal Traction Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (ATNESA) more info Formed in 1990 to improve information exchange and regional cooperation relating to animal draft power. The network aims to unite researchers, manufacturers, development workers, institutions and the users of animal traction in the region. Membership of the network is open to all individuals and organisations interested in its objectives. Has a small secretariat in Zimbabwe. Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) more info A non-political organization of the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of ten countries: Burundi, D. R. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. It aims at increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to facilitate economic growth, food security and export competitiveness through productive and sustainable agriculture. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) more info Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) is one of the largest agricultural research institute of Bangladesh. It was established in October 1970. See Project R7496 - other partners Botswana College of Agriculture more info See Project R7527 - other partners. British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) more info The Society's aim is to enhance the understanding of animal sciences and their integration into Animal Production. To achieve this the Society runs conferences, workshops and meetings for those interested in animal science to meet and exchange information, ideas and experiences. It also produces the Society Journal, Animal Science, six times a year. The Society has around 1,000 members, with a third from overseas, including developing countries. The members come from research, education, advisory work, industry and farming backgrounds with a wide range of interests. CABI Bioscience more info Not-for-profit enterprise specialising in sustainable solutions for agricultural and environmental problems Crop Protection Programme (CPP) more info A DFID-funded research programme managed by NR International Ltd. Is committed to the development and promotion of socially and environmentally acceptable technologies to reduce crop losses from pests in developing countries. European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) more info European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) was launched in May 1992 in response to the need for a concerted effort from the international scientific community to meet the diverse and complex demands of developing countries in natural resources management. It exists both to offer European research skills and expertise in a more accessible manner, and to encourage more effective coordination of research activities within Europe. Federal University of Technology more info P.M.B. 704, AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA Founded: 1981 Ownership: Federal Government Faculty: 250 Enrolment: 4225 (1999) Contact: Registrar Telephone: 034-200090-99: 241039: 230190 Fax: 034-230450: 232190: 242190 E-mail: root@futa.oauinfe.edu.ng See project R7511 - other partners Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations more info The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. Food and Fertilizer Technology Center more info The Center was established in 1970 by the ASPAC Council, in reponse to a regional shortage of both rice and fertilizers. Its founding Agreement states that: "The purpose of the Centre is to promote... the exchance and dissemination of technical information and experience on agricultural food production and, in particular, on the use of chemical fertilizer and the adoption of related farming methods, so as to achieve an increased output and higher incomes for farmers in the Asian and Pacific region." "Agreement establishing a Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and government of Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia. New Zealand, the Philippines, Taiwan ROC, Thailand and Vietnam." FOODNET more info FOODNET is an ASARECA regional agricultural research and development network focussing on Marketing, Market information and Agro-enterprise development. GTZ more info GTZ - international cooperation for sustainable development. They operate worldwide. Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) more info Working in partnership, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society. Highland Seed Growers Ltd more info Based in Mbeya, Tanzania. Email: hsglimited@yahoo.co.uk See Project R8422 - other partners Horticultural Promotion Council more info 23 Sloane street Highlands, Harare Tel: 263 4 745868 Fax: 263 4 745480 Email: fruitveg@mweb.co.zw See Project R7468 - other partners. Horticulture Association of Ghana more info Mr. Joseph Osei-Wusu Horticultural Association of Ghana Senior Field Production Manager P.O. Box 52 33 Accra-North Ghana Tel: 233 21 - 251 263 Fax: 233 21 - 251 606/264 hag@ighmail.com See Project R7468 - other partners. Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) more info The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Calicut a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod engaged in research on spices. A National Research Centre for Spices was established in 1986 with its headquarters at Calicut, Kerala by merging the erstwhile Regional Station of CPCRI at Calicut and Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala, Karnataka. Realising the importance of Spices Research in India this Research Centre was upgraded to Indian Institute of Spices Research on 1st July, 1995 Institute for Food Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe more info The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences (IFNFS) was formally established by the UZ as an independent institute equivalent to any faculty within the university. The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences was established to provide Zimbabwe and the other countries in the SADC region with sufficient professional manpower able to perceive and analyze food and nutrition problems from the individual and family level up to the national level, ultimately aiming at the alleviation of these problems and thus contributing to the overall development. See R7523 - other partners. Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) more info ITDGPractical Action is a charity registered in the United Kingdom which works directly in four regions of the developing world – Latin America, East Africa, Southern Africa and South Asia, with particular concentration on Peru, Kenya, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. See Project R7527 - other partners. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) more info The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political, international organization for science-based agricultural development. ICRISAT conducts research on sorghum, pearl millet, chickpea, pigeonpea and groundnut – crops that support the livelihoods of the poorest of the poor in the semi-arid tropics encompassing 48 countries. ICRISAT also shares information and knowledge through capacity building, publications and ICTs. Established in 1972, it is one of 15 Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). International Food Policy Research Intitute (IFPRI) more info Through its policy analyses, which is of broad relevance to the developing world, IFPRI directly supports developing-country policymakers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society in their efforts to help the poor. In addition, the Institute's published research indirectly affects policy changes through opinion leaders, donors, advisers, and media who influence national and international decisionmaking. IFPRI conducts food policy research and disseminates it through four research and outreach divisions, a communications division, and the 2020 Vision initiative. International Fund for Agricultural Development more info International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) more info IITA's mission is to enhance the food security, income, and well-being of resource-poor people in sub-Saharan Africa by conducting research and related activities to increase agricultural production, improve food systems, and sustainably manage natural resources, in partnership with national and international stakeholders. IITA conducts research, germplasm conservation, training, and information exchange activities in partnership with regional bodies and national programs including universities, NGOs, and the private sector. The research agenda addresses crop improvement, plant health, and resource and crop management within a food systems framework, targeted at the identified needs of four major agroecological zones: the dry savanna, the moist savanna, the humid forests, and the midaltitude savanna. Research focuses on smallholder cropping and postharvest systems and on the following food crops: cassava, cowpea, maize, plantain and banana, soybean, and yam. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Benin - see project R7511 - other partners. International Maize and Wheat Centre (CIMMYT) more info CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and technology to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources. CIMMYT is a non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community. The abbreviation "CIMMYT" derives from the Spanish version of our name: Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo. Mahanene Research Station more info Mahanene Research Station Ministry of Agriculture Department of Ag and Rural Development PO Box 144 Oshakati Namibia Phone: 264-65-259-050 Fax: 264-65-259-050 See Project R7527 - other partners. Overseas Development Institute (ODI) more info ODI is Britain's leading independent think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Their mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. They do this by locking together high-quality applied research, practical policy advice, and policy-focused dissemination and debate. We work with partners in the public and private sectors, in both developing and developed countries. ODI's work centres on its research and policy groups and programmes. Royal Holloway, University of London more info The Royal Holloway Institute for Environmental Research (RHIER) was established in 1994 to provide a focus for Royal Holloway's environmental research and consultancy activity, enhancing and complementing the work of the College's academic departments. See Project R7511 - other partners. SADC/ICRISAT, Matopos Research Station, Zimbabwe more info Matopos Research Station PO K5137 Bulawayo Zimbabwe Phone: 263-1838 See Project R7523 - other partners Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) more info Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program. The program, part of USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, funds projects and conducts outreach designed to improve agricultural systems. more Technoserve more info TechnoServe aim to provide the rural poor of the developing world with the technologies they need to improve their productivity. See Project R7468 - other partners The Science-Lab.com more info Directory of agriculture related websites. University of Swaziland more info See Project R7527 - other partners. USAID more info USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Our Work supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance. We provide assistance in four regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East; Latin America and the Caribbean, and; Europe and Eurasia. World Bank more info In 2004 the World Bank provided $20.1 billion for 245 projects in developing countries worldwide, with its finance and/or technical expertise aimed at helping those countries reduce poverty. Wye Campus - Imperial College London more info The Department is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences and offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degrees. Taught postgraduate degrees and diplomas are also offered by distance learning through Wye's acclaimed Distance Learning Programme Funding Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) more info A non-political organization of the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of ten countries: Burundi, D. R. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. It aims at increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to facilitate economic growth, food security and export competitiveness through productive and sustainable agriculture. Crop Protection Programme (CPP) more info A DFID-funded research programme managed by NR International Ltd. Is committed to the development and promotion of socially and environmentally acceptable technologies to reduce crop losses from pests in developing countries. Department for International Development (DFID) more info The bilateral component of the Renewable Natural Resources Research Strategy is organised as ten research programmes. These programmes are managed by institutions contracted by DFID. They run 1995 (or earlier) - 2006 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations more info The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. International Fund for Agricultural Development more info World Bank more info In 2004 the World Bank provided $20.1 billion for 245 projects in developing countries worldwide, with its finance and/or technical expertise aimed at helping those countries reduce poverty. Information Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) more info APEDA - Stands for the Agricultural and processed Food Products Export Development Authority. APEDA is an autonomous organization attached to the Ministry of Commerce of the Government of India. The main function of APEDA is to build links between Indian producers and the global markets. APEDA undertakes the briefing of potential sources on government policy and producers. Along with providing referred services and suggesting suitable partners for joint ventures. Besides arranging buyer-seller meets. See R7494 - other partners Agricultural Research Council (ARC/ LNR) more info The Post Harvest Technology Division of South Africa's Agricultural Research Council . A research team specialising in post-harvest technologies relating to: Integrated management of post-harvest quality of perishables; Processing and process optimisation of agricultural products, specialising in deciduous fruit and indigenous herbal teas; and Exploitation of indigenous plants for health benefits. Agropolis more info Associant les établissements publics de recherche et d'enseignement supérieur de Montpellier et de la région Languedoc Roussillon en partenariat avec des établissements étrangers et internationaux, les collectivités territoriales et des entreprises privées. Ayant pour principal objectif le développement économique et social des régions méditerranéennes et tropicales. American Society for Animal Science (ASAS) more info Animal Traction Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (ATNESA) more info Formed in 1990 to improve information exchange and regional cooperation relating to animal draft power. The network aims to unite researchers, manufacturers, development workers, institutions and the users of animal traction in the region. Membership of the network is open to all individuals and organisations interested in its objectives. Has a small secretariat in Zimbabwe. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) more info Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) is one of the largest agricultural research institute of Bangladesh. It was established in October 1970. See Project R7496 - other partners Botswana College of Agriculture more info See Project R7527 - other partners. British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) more info The Society's aim is to enhance the understanding of animal sciences and their integration into Animal Production. To achieve this the Society runs conferences, workshops and meetings for those interested in animal science to meet and exchange information, ideas and experiences. It also produces the Society Journal, Animal Science, six times a year. The Society has around 1,000 members, with a third from overseas, including developing countries. The members come from research, education, advisory work, industry and farming backgrounds with a wide range of interests. CABI Bioscience more info Not-for-profit enterprise specialising in sustainable solutions for agricultural and environmental problems CHIPS more info For professional books, videotapes, CD-ROMs and DVDs for these industries: Agricultural Science and Technology; Environmental and General Science and Technology; Food Science and Technology; Foodservice, Hospitality and Bakery Industry; Industrial Chemistry and Technology; and Pharmaceutical Science and Technology., and others. English, francais, espanol, Deutsch, italiano. Crop Protection Programme (CPP) more info A DFID-funded research programme managed by NR International Ltd. Is committed to the development and promotion of socially and environmentally acceptable technologies to reduce crop losses from pests in developing countries. Federal University of Technology more info P.M.B. 704, AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA Founded: 1981 Ownership: Federal Government Faculty: 250 Enrolment: 4225 (1999) Contact: Registrar Telephone: 034-200090-99: 241039: 230190 Fax: 034-230450: 232190: 242190 E-mail: root@futa.oauinfe.edu.ng See project R7511 - other partners Food and Fertilizer Technology Center more info The Center was established in 1970 by the ASPAC Council, in reponse to a regional shortage of both rice and fertilizers. Its founding Agreement states that: "The purpose of the Centre is to promote... the exchance and dissemination of technical information and experience on agricultural food production and, in particular, on the use of chemical fertilizer and the adoption of related farming methods, so as to achieve an increased output and higher incomes for farmers in the Asian and Pacific region." "Agreement establishing a Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and government of Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia. New Zealand, the Philippines, Taiwan ROC, Thailand and Vietnam." FOODNET more info FOODNET is an ASARECA regional agricultural research and development network focussing on Marketing, Market information and Agro-enterprise development. GTZ more info GTZ - international cooperation for sustainable development. They operate worldwide. Highland Seed Growers Ltd more info Based in Mbeya, Tanzania. Email: hsglimited@yahoo.co.uk See Project R8422 - other partners Horticultural Promotion Council more info 23 Sloane street Highlands, Harare Tel: 263 4 745868 Fax: 263 4 745480 Email: fruitveg@mweb.co.zw See Project R7468 - other partners. Horticulture Association of Ghana more info Mr. Joseph Osei-Wusu Horticultural Association of Ghana Senior Field Production Manager P.O. Box 52 33 Accra-North Ghana Tel: 233 21 - 251 263 Fax: 233 21 - 251 606/264 hag@ighmail.com See Project R7468 - other partners. Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) more info The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Calicut a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod engaged in research on spices. A National Research Centre for Spices was established in 1986 with its headquarters at Calicut, Kerala by merging the erstwhile Regional Station of CPCRI at Calicut and Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala, Karnataka. Realising the importance of Spices Research in India this Research Centre was upgraded to Indian Institute of Spices Research on 1st July, 1995 Information Network on Post-Harvest Operatons (INPhO) more info INPhO, the Iinformation Network on Pos-Harvest Operations was designed by FAO with the support and collaboration of GTZ and CIRAD. The main objective is to increase the development of activities of the global post- harvest sector for tropical agricultural products for a better access to technical data and an exchange of information among the different post harvest actors. Institute for Food Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe more info The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences (IFNFS) was formally established by the UZ as an independent institute equivalent to any faculty within the university. The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences was established to provide Zimbabwe and the other countries in the SADC region with sufficient professional manpower able to perceive and analyze food and nutrition problems from the individual and family level up to the national level, ultimately aiming at the alleviation of these problems and thus contributing to the overall development. See R7523 - other partners. Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) more info ITDGPractical Action is a charity registered in the United Kingdom which works directly in four regions of the developing world – Latin America, East Africa, Southern Africa and South Asia, with particular concentration on Peru, Kenya, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. See Project R7527 - other partners. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) more info The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political, international organization for science-based agricultural development. ICRISAT conducts research on sorghum, pearl millet, chickpea, pigeonpea and groundnut – crops that support the livelihoods of the poorest of the poor in the semi-arid tropics encompassing 48 countries. ICRISAT also shares information and knowledge through capacity building, publications and ICTs. Established in 1972, it is one of 15 Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). International Fund for Agricultural Development more info International Maize and Wheat Centre (CIMMYT) more info CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and technology to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources. CIMMYT is a non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community. The abbreviation "CIMMYT" derives from the Spanish version of our name: Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo. International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain more info To achieve its objectives, INIBAP favours the creation of partnerships and supports research carried out by its partners in both developing and industrialized countries. Many of the producing countries have limited research capacity, but participation in regional networks supported by INIBAP helps them to make the best use of available resources. INIBAP has established the world's largest Musa germplasm collection. For the benefit of the international community, INIBAP has put in place a system for the safe movement of these varieties and this material is distributed freely worldwide. INIBAP also makes available to national research programmes a documentation service specializing in bananas. Livelihoods Connect more info Mahanene Research Station more info Mahanene Research Station Ministry of Agriculture Department of Ag and Rural Development PO Box 144 Oshakati Namibia Phone: 264-65-259-050 Fax: 264-65-259-050 See Project R7527 - other partners. Ministry for Agriculture, Water and Rural Development (MAWRD) more info Web link not working Jul 2005. See Project R7527 - other partners. New Agriculturalist more info Article on 'From crops to shops: improving the post-harvest sector' Overseas Development Institute (ODI) more info ODI is Britain's leading independent think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Their mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. They do this by locking together high-quality applied research, practical policy advice, and policy-focused dissemination and debate. We work with partners in the public and private sectors, in both developing and developed countries. ODI's work centres on its research and policy groups and programmes. PELUM Association (participatory ecological land-use management) more info The PELUM ("participatory ecological land-use management") Association is a network of civil society organisations working with local communities in the areas of sustainable agriculture and natural resource management in nine countries in east and southern Africa. PELUM's activities are described on its website under: Agricultural Diversity, Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Human Rights, Natural Resource Management, Training and Material Distribution, Information and Networking, Advocacy and Lobbying, Research and Development. You can also subscribe to Ground Up magazine. Royal Holloway, University of London more info The Royal Holloway Institute for Environmental Research (RHIER) was established in 1994 to provide a focus for Royal Holloway's environmental research and consultancy activity, enhancing and complementing the work of the College's academic departments. See Project R7511 - other partners. SADC/ICRISAT, Matopos Research Station, Zimbabwe more info Matopos Research Station PO K5137 Bulawayo Zimbabwe Phone: 263-1838 See Project R7523 - other partners Technoserve more info TechnoServe aim to provide the rural poor of the developing world with the technologies they need to improve their productivity. See Project R7468 - other partners The Science-Lab.com more info Directory of agriculture related websites. University of Swaziland more info See Project R7527 - other partners. World Bank more info In 2004 the World Bank provided $20.1 billion for 245 projects in developing countries worldwide, with its finance and/or technical expertise aimed at helping those countries reduce poverty. WrenMedia more info On-line agricultural reporting service run from UK called 'New Agriculturalist', updated monthly. Contains notices of conferences, news, features, book reviews. Register to be sent free monthly updates. Back issues available on CD Rom. Wye Campus - Imperial College London more info The Department is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences and offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degrees. Taught postgraduate degrees and diplomas are also offered by distance learning through Wye's acclaimed Distance Learning Programme Networks American Society for Animal Science (ASAS) more info Animal Traction Network for Eastern and Southern Africa (ATNESA) more info Formed in 1990 to improve information exchange and regional cooperation relating to animal draft power. The network aims to unite researchers, manufacturers, development workers, institutions and the users of animal traction in the region. Membership of the network is open to all individuals and organisations interested in its objectives. Has a small secretariat in Zimbabwe. Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) more info A non-political organization of the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of ten countries: Burundi, D. R. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. It aims at increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to facilitate economic growth, food security and export competitiveness through productive and sustainable agriculture. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) more info Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) is one of the largest agricultural research institute of Bangladesh. It was established in October 1970. See Project R7496 - other partners Botswana College of Agriculture more info See Project R7527 - other partners. British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) more info The Society's aim is to enhance the understanding of animal sciences and their integration into Animal Production. To achieve this the Society runs conferences, workshops and meetings for those interested in animal science to meet and exchange information, ideas and experiences. It also produces the Society Journal, Animal Science, six times a year. The Society has around 1,000 members, with a third from overseas, including developing countries. The members come from research, education, advisory work, industry and farming backgrounds with a wide range of interests. European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) more info European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) was launched in May 1992 in response to the need for a concerted effort from the international scientific community to meet the diverse and complex demands of developing countries in natural resources management. It exists both to offer European research skills and expertise in a more accessible manner, and to encourage more effective coordination of research activities within Europe. Federal University of Technology more info P.M.B. 704, AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA Founded: 1981 Ownership: Federal Government Faculty: 250 Enrolment: 4225 (1999) Contact: Registrar Telephone: 034-200090-99: 241039: 230190 Fax: 034-230450: 232190: 242190 E-mail: root@futa.oauinfe.edu.ng See project R7511 - other partners Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations more info The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. Food and Fertilizer Technology Center more info The Center was established in 1970 by the ASPAC Council, in reponse to a regional shortage of both rice and fertilizers. Its founding Agreement states that: "The purpose of the Centre is to promote... the exchance and dissemination of technical information and experience on agricultural food production and, in particular, on the use of chemical fertilizer and the adoption of related farming methods, so as to achieve an increased output and higher incomes for farmers in the Asian and Pacific region." "Agreement establishing a Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and government of Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia. New Zealand, the Philippines, Taiwan ROC, Thailand and Vietnam." FOODNET more info FOODNET is an ASARECA regional agricultural research and development network focussing on Marketing, Market information and Agro-enterprise development. GTZ more info GTZ - international cooperation for sustainable development. They operate worldwide. Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) more info Working in partnership, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society. Highland Seed Growers Ltd more info Based in Mbeya, Tanzania. Email: hsglimited@yahoo.co.uk See Project R8422 - other partners Horticultural Promotion Council more info 23 Sloane street Highlands, Harare Tel: 263 4 745868 Fax: 263 4 745480 Email: fruitveg@mweb.co.zw See Project R7468 - other partners. Horticulture Association of Ghana more info Mr. Joseph Osei-Wusu Horticultural Association of Ghana Senior Field Production Manager P.O. Box 52 33 Accra-North Ghana Tel: 233 21 - 251 263 Fax: 233 21 - 251 606/264 hag@ighmail.com See Project R7468 - other partners. Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) more info The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Calicut a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod engaged in research on spices. A National Research Centre for Spices was established in 1986 with its headquarters at Calicut, Kerala by merging the erstwhile Regional Station of CPCRI at Calicut and Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala, Karnataka. Realising the importance of Spices Research in India this Research Centre was upgraded to Indian Institute of Spices Research on 1st July, 1995 Information Network on Post-Harvest Operatons (INPhO) more info INPhO, the Iinformation Network on Pos-Harvest Operations was designed by FAO with the support and collaboration of GTZ and CIRAD. The main objective is to increase the development of activities of the global post- harvest sector for tropical agricultural products for a better access to technical data and an exchange of information among the different post harvest actors. Institute for Food Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe more info The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences (IFNFS) was formally established by the UZ as an independent institute equivalent to any faculty within the university. The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences was established to provide Zimbabwe and the other countries in the SADC region with sufficient professional manpower able to perceive and analyze food and nutrition problems from the individual and family level up to the national level, ultimately aiming at the alleviation of these problems and thus contributing to the overall development. See R7523 - other partners. Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) more info ITDGPractical Action is a charity registered in the United Kingdom which works directly in four regions of the developing world – Latin America, East Africa, Southern Africa and South Asia, with particular concentration on Peru, Kenya, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. See Project R7527 - other partners. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) more info The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political, international organization for science-based agricultural development. ICRISAT conducts research on sorghum, pearl millet, chickpea, pigeonpea and groundnut – crops that support the livelihoods of the poorest of the poor in the semi-arid tropics encompassing 48 countries. ICRISAT also shares information and knowledge through capacity building, publications and ICTs. Established in 1972, it is one of 15 Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). International Food Policy Research Intitute (IFPRI) more info Through its policy analyses, which is of broad relevance to the developing world, IFPRI directly supports developing-country policymakers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society in their efforts to help the poor. In addition, the Institute's published research indirectly affects policy changes through opinion leaders, donors, advisers, and media who influence national and international decisionmaking. IFPRI conducts food policy research and disseminates it through four research and outreach divisions, a communications division, and the 2020 Vision initiative. International Fund for Agricultural Development more info International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) more info IITA's mission is to enhance the food security, income, and well-being of resource-poor people in sub-Saharan Africa by conducting research and related activities to increase agricultural production, improve food systems, and sustainably manage natural resources, in partnership with national and international stakeholders. IITA conducts research, germplasm conservation, training, and information exchange activities in partnership with regional bodies and national programs including universities, NGOs, and the private sector. The research agenda addresses crop improvement, plant health, and resource and crop management within a food systems framework, targeted at the identified needs of four major agroecological zones: the dry savanna, the moist savanna, the humid forests, and the midaltitude savanna. Research focuses on smallholder cropping and postharvest systems and on the following food crops: cassava, cowpea, maize, plantain and banana, soybean, and yam. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Benin - see project R7511 - other partners. International Maize and Wheat Centre (CIMMYT) more info CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and technology to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources. CIMMYT is a non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community. The abbreviation "CIMMYT" derives from the Spanish version of our name: Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo. International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain more info To achieve its objectives, INIBAP favours the creation of partnerships and supports research carried out by its partners in both developing and industrialized countries. Many of the producing countries have limited research capacity, but participation in regional networks supported by INIBAP helps them to make the best use of available resources. INIBAP has established the world's largest Musa germplasm collection. For the benefit of the international community, INIBAP has put in place a system for the safe movement of these varieties and this material is distributed freely worldwide. INIBAP also makes available to national research programmes a documentation service specializing in bananas. Ministry for Agriculture, Water and Rural Development (MAWRD) more info Web link not working Jul 2005. See Project R7527 - other partners. Overseas Development Institute (ODI) more info ODI is Britain's leading independent think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Their mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. They do this by locking together high-quality applied research, practical policy advice, and policy-focused dissemination and debate. We work with partners in the public and private sectors, in both developing and developed countries. ODI's work centres on its research and policy groups and programmes. PELUM Association (participatory ecological land-use management) more info The PELUM ("participatory ecological land-use management") Association is a network of civil society organisations working with local communities in the areas of sustainable agriculture and natural resource management in nine countries in east and southern Africa. PELUM's activities are described on its website under: Agricultural Diversity, Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Human Rights, Natural Resource Management, Training and Material Distribution, Information and Networking, Advocacy and Lobbying, Research and Development. You can also subscribe to Ground Up magazine. Royal Holloway, University of London more info The Royal Holloway Institute for Environmental Research (RHIER) was established in 1994 to provide a focus for Royal Holloway's environmental research and consultancy activity, enhancing and complementing the work of the College's academic departments. See Project R7511 - other partners. SADC/ICRISAT, Matopos Research Station, Zimbabwe more info Matopos Research Station PO K5137 Bulawayo Zimbabwe Phone: 263-1838 See Project R7523 - other partners Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) more info Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program. The program, part of USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, funds projects and conducts outreach designed to improve agricultural systems. more Technoserve more info TechnoServe aim to provide the rural poor of the developing world with the technologies they need to improve their productivity. See Project R7468 - other partners The Science-Lab.com more info Directory of agriculture related websites. University of Swaziland more info See Project R7527 - other partners. World Bank more info In 2004 the World Bank provided $20.1 billion for 245 projects in developing countries worldwide, with its finance and/or technical expertise aimed at helping those countries reduce poverty. Wye Campus - Imperial College London more info The Department is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences and offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degrees. Taught postgraduate degrees and diplomas are also offered by distance learning through Wye's acclaimed Distance Learning Programme Projects European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) more info European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) was launched in May 1992 in response to the need for a concerted effort from the international scientific community to meet the diverse and complex demands of developing countries in natural resources management. It exists both to offer European research skills and expertise in a more accessible manner, and to encourage more effective coordination of research activities within Europe. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations more info The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. FOODNET more info FOODNET is an ASARECA regional agricultural research and development network focussing on Marketing, Market information and Agro-enterprise development. GTZ more info GTZ - international cooperation for sustainable development. They operate worldwide. Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) more info The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Calicut a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod engaged in research on spices. A National Research Centre for Spices was established in 1986 with its headquarters at Calicut, Kerala by merging the erstwhile Regional Station of CPCRI at Calicut and Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala, Karnataka. Realising the importance of Spices Research in India this Research Centre was upgraded to Indian Institute of Spices Research on 1st July, 1995 International Food Policy Research Intitute (IFPRI) more info Through its policy analyses, which is of broad relevance to the developing world, IFPRI directly supports developing-country policymakers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society in their efforts to help the poor. In addition, the Institute's published research indirectly affects policy changes through opinion leaders, donors, advisers, and media who influence national and international decisionmaking. IFPRI conducts food policy research and disseminates it through four research and outreach divisions, a communications division, and the 2020 Vision initiative. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) more info IITA's mission is to enhance the food security, income, and well-being of resource-poor people in sub-Saharan Africa by conducting research and related activities to increase agricultural production, improve food systems, and sustainably manage natural resources, in partnership with national and international stakeholders. IITA conducts research, germplasm conservation, training, and information exchange activities in partnership with regional bodies and national programs including universities, NGOs, and the private sector. The research agenda addresses crop improvement, plant health, and resource and crop management within a food systems framework, targeted at the identified needs of four major agroecological zones: the dry savanna, the moist savanna, the humid forests, and the midaltitude savanna. Research focuses on smallholder cropping and postharvest systems and on the following food crops: cassava, cowpea, maize, plantain and banana, soybean, and yam. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Benin - see project R7511 - other partners. International Maize and Wheat Centre (CIMMYT) more info CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and technology to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources. CIMMYT is a non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community. The abbreviation "CIMMYT" derives from the Spanish version of our name: Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo. Overseas Development Institute (ODI) more info ODI is Britain's leading independent think-tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Their mission is to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries. They do this by locking together high-quality applied research, practical policy advice, and policy-focused dissemination and debate. We work with partners in the public and private sectors, in both developing and developed countries. ODI's work centres on its research and policy groups and programmes. The Science-Lab.com more info Directory of agriculture related websites. World Bank more info In 2004 the World Bank provided $20.1 billion for 245 projects in developing countries worldwide, with its finance and/or technical expertise aimed at helping those countries reduce poverty. Research Agricultural Research Council more info Agricultural Research Council (ARC/ LNR) more info The Post Harvest Technology Division of South Africa's Agricultural Research Council . A research team specialising in post-harvest technologies relating to: Integrated management of post-harvest quality of perishables; Processing and process optimisation of agricultural products, specialising in deciduous fruit and indigenous herbal teas; and Exploitation of indigenous plants for health benefits. Agropolis more info Associant les établissements publics de recherche et d'enseignement supérieur de Montpellier et de la région Languedoc Roussillon en partenariat avec des établissements étrangers et internationaux, les collectivités territoriales et des entreprises privées. Ayant pour principal objectif le développement économique et social des régions méditerranéennes et tropicales. American Society for Animal Science (ASAS) more info Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) more info A non-political organization of the National Agricultural Research Institutes (NARIs) of ten countries: Burundi, D. R. Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda. It aims at increasing the efficiency of agricultural research in the region so as to facilitate economic growth, food security and export competitiveness through productive and sustainable agriculture. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) more info Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) is one of the largest agricultural research institute of Bangladesh. It was established in October 1970. See Project R7496 - other partners Botswana College of Agriculture more info See Project R7527 - other partners. British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) more info The Society's aim is to enhance the understanding of animal sciences and their integration into Animal Production. To achieve this the Society runs conferences, workshops and meetings for those interested in animal science to meet and exchange information, ideas and experiences. It also produces the Society Journal, Animal Science, six times a year. The Society has around 1,000 members, with a third from overseas, including developing countries. The members come from research, education, advisory work, industry and farming backgrounds with a wide range of interests. CABI Bioscience more info Not-for-profit enterprise specialising in sustainable solutions for agricultural and environmental problems Crop Protection Programme (CPP) more info A DFID-funded research programme managed by NR International Ltd. Is committed to the development and promotion of socially and environmentally acceptable technologies to reduce crop losses from pests in developing countries. Department for International Development (DFID) more info The bilateral component of the Renewable Natural Resources Research Strategy is organised as ten research programmes. These programmes are managed by institutions contracted by DFID. They run 1995 (or earlier) - 2006 European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) more info European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) was launched in May 1992 in response to the need for a concerted effort from the international scientific community to meet the diverse and complex demands of developing countries in natural resources management. It exists both to offer European research skills and expertise in a more accessible manner, and to encourage more effective coordination of research activities within Europe. Federal University of Technology more info P.M.B. 704, AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA Founded: 1981 Ownership: Federal Government Faculty: 250 Enrolment: 4225 (1999) Contact: Registrar Telephone: 034-200090-99: 241039: 230190 Fax: 034-230450: 232190: 242190 E-mail: root@futa.oauinfe.edu.ng See project R7511 - other partners Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations more info The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy. FAO is also a source of knowledge and information. We help developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. FOODNET more info FOODNET is an ASARECA regional agricultural research and development network focussing on Marketing, Market information and Agro-enterprise development. GTZ more info GTZ - international cooperation for sustainable development. They operate worldwide. Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) more info Working in partnership, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society. Highland Seed Growers Ltd more info Based in Mbeya, Tanzania. Email: hsglimited@yahoo.co.uk See Project R8422 - other partners Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) more info The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Calicut a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod engaged in research on spices. A National Research Centre for Spices was established in 1986 with its headquarters at Calicut, Kerala by merging the erstwhile Regional Station of CPCRI at Calicut and Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala, Karnataka. Realising the importance of Spices Research in India this Research Centre was upgraded to Indian Institute of Spices Research on 1st July, 1995 Institute for Food Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe more info The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences (IFNFS) was formally established by the UZ as an independent institute equivalent to any faculty within the university. The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences was established to provide Zimbabwe and the other countries in the SADC region with sufficient professional manpower able to perceive and analyze food and nutrition problems from the individual and family level up to the national level, ultimately aiming at the alleviation of these problems and thus contributing to the overall development. See R7523 - other partners. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) more info The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political, international organization for science-based agricultural development. ICRISAT conducts research on sorghum, pearl millet, chickpea, pigeonpea and groundnut – crops that support the livelihoods of the poorest of the poor in the semi-arid tropics encompassing 48 countries. ICRISAT also shares information and knowledge through capacity building, publications and ICTs. Established in 1972, it is one of 15 Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). International Food Policy Research Intitute (IFPRI) more info Through its policy analyses, which is of broad relevance to the developing world, IFPRI directly supports developing-country policymakers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society in their efforts to help the poor. In addition, the Institute's published research indirectly affects policy changes through opinion leaders, donors, advisers, and media who influence national and international decisionmaking. IFPRI conducts food policy research and disseminates it through four research and outreach divisions, a communications division, and the 2020 Vision initiative. International Fund for Agricultural Development more info International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) more info IITA's mission is to enhance the food security, income, and well-being of resource-poor people in sub-Saharan Africa by conducting research and related activities to increase agricultural production, improve food systems, and sustainably manage natural resources, in partnership with national and international stakeholders. IITA conducts research, germplasm conservation, training, and information exchange activities in partnership with regional bodies and national programs including universities, NGOs, and the private sector. The research agenda addresses crop improvement, plant health, and resource and crop management within a food systems framework, targeted at the identified needs of four major agroecological zones: the dry savanna, the moist savanna, the humid forests, and the midaltitude savanna. Research focuses on smallholder cropping and postharvest systems and on the following food crops: cassava, cowpea, maize, plantain and banana, soybean, and yam. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Benin - see project R7511 - other partners. International Maize and Wheat Centre (CIMMYT) more info CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and technology to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources. CIMMYT is a non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community. The abbreviation "CIMMYT" derives from the Spanish version of our name: Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo. International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain more info To achieve its objectives, INIBAP favours the creation of partnerships and supports research carried out by its partners in both developing and industrialized countries. Many of the producing countries have limited research capacity, but participation in regional networks supported by INIBAP helps them to make the best use of available resources. INIBAP has established the world's largest Musa germplasm collection. For the benefit of the international community, INIBAP has put in place a system for the safe movement of these varieties and this material is distributed freely worldwide. INIBAP also makes available to national research programmes a documentation service specializing in bananas. Mahanene Research Station more info Mahanene Research Station Ministry of Agriculture Department of Ag and Rural Development PO Box 144 Oshakati Namibia Phone: 264-65-259-050 Fax: 264-65-259-050 See Project R7527 - other partners. Royal Holloway, University of London more info The Royal Holloway Institute for Environmental Research (RHIER) was established in 1994 to provide a focus for Royal Holloway's environmental research and consultancy activity, enhancing and complementing the work of the College's academic departments. See Project R7511 - other partners. SADC/ICRISAT, Matopos Research Station, Zimbabwe more info Matopos Research Station PO K5137 Bulawayo Zimbabwe Phone: 263-1838 See Project R7523 - other partners Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) more info Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program. The program, part of USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, funds projects and conducts outreach designed to improve agricultural systems. more Technoserve more info TechnoServe aim to provide the rural poor of the developing world with the technologies they need to improve their productivity. See Project R7468 - other partners The Science-Lab.com more info Directory of agriculture related websites. University of Swaziland more info See Project R7527 - other partners. World Bank more info In 2004 the World Bank provided $20.1 billion for 245 projects in developing countries worldwide, with its finance and/or technical expertise aimed at helping those countries reduce poverty. Wye Campus - Imperial College London more info The Department is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences and offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degrees. Taught postgraduate degrees and diplomas are also offered by distance learning through Wye's acclaimed Distance Learning Programme Training Agricultural Research Council (ARC/ LNR) more info The Post Harvest Technology Division of South Africa's Agricultural Research Council . A research team specialising in post-harvest technologies relating to: Integrated management of post-harvest quality of perishables; Processing and process optimisation of agricultural products, specialising in deciduous fruit and indigenous herbal teas; and Exploitation of indigenous plants for health benefits. Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) more info Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) is one of the largest agricultural research institute of Bangladesh. It was established in October 1970. See Project R7496 - other partners Botswana College of Agriculture more info See Project R7527 - other partners. European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) more info European Consortium for Agricultural Research in the Tropics (ECART) was launched in May 1992 in response to the need for a concerted effort from the international scientific community to meet the diverse and complex demands of developing countries in natural resources management. It exists both to offer European research skills and expertise in a more accessible manner, and to encourage more effective coordination of research activities within Europe. Federal University of Technology more info P.M.B. 704, AKURE, ONDO STATE, NIGERIA Founded: 1981 Ownership: Federal Government Faculty: 250 Enrolment: 4225 (1999) Contact: Registrar Telephone: 034-200090-99: 241039: 230190 Fax: 034-230450: 232190: 242190 E-mail: root@futa.oauinfe.edu.ng See project R7511 - other partners Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) more info Working in partnership, the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society. Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) more info The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Calicut a constituent body of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is a major Institute devoted to research on spices. In 1976, it started as a Regional Station of the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod engaged in research on spices. A National Research Centre for Spices was established in 1986 with its headquarters at Calicut, Kerala by merging the erstwhile Regional Station of CPCRI at Calicut and Cardamom Research Centre at Appangala, Karnataka. Realising the importance of Spices Research in India this Research Centre was upgraded to Indian Institute of Spices Research on 1st July, 1995 Institute for Food Nutrition and Family Sciences, University of Zimbabwe more info The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences (IFNFS) was formally established by the UZ as an independent institute equivalent to any faculty within the university. The Institute of Food, Nutrition and Family Sciences was established to provide Zimbabwe and the other countries in the SADC region with sufficient professional manpower able to perceive and analyze food and nutrition problems from the individual and family level up to the national level, ultimately aiming at the alleviation of these problems and thus contributing to the overall development. See R7523 - other partners. Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) more info ITDGPractical Action is a charity registered in the United Kingdom which works directly in four regions of the developing world – Latin America, East Africa, Southern Africa and South Asia, with particular concentration on Peru, Kenya, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. See Project R7527 - other partners. International Fund for Agricultural Development more info International Maize and Wheat Centre (CIMMYT) more info CIMMYT is committed to improving livelihoods in developing countries. Through strong science and effective partnerships, we create, share, and use knowledge and technology to increase food security, improve the productivity and profitability of farming systems, and sustain natural resources. CIMMYT is a non-profit research and training center with direct links to about 100 developing countries through offices in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We participate in an extensive global network of people and organizations who share similar development goals, including the public and private sector, non-governmental and civil society organizations, relief and health agencies, farmers, and the development assistance community. The abbreviation "CIMMYT" derives from the Spanish version of our name: Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maíz y Trigo. PELUM Association (participatory ecological land-use management) more info The PELUM ("participatory ecological land-use management") Association is a network of civil society organisations working with local communities in the areas of sustainable agriculture and natural resource management in nine countries in east and southern Africa. PELUM's activities are described on its website under: Agricultural Diversity, Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Human Rights, Natural Resource Management, Training and Material Distribution, Information and Networking, Advocacy and Lobbying, Research and Development. You can also subscribe to Ground Up magazine. Royal Holloway, University of London more info The Royal Holloway Institute for Environmental Research (RHIER) was established in 1994 to provide a focus for Royal Holloway's environmental research and consultancy activity, enhancing and complementing the work of the College's academic departments. See Project R7511 - other partners. University of Swaziland more info See Project R7527 - other partners. Wye Campus - Imperial College London more info The Department is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences and offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate and research degrees. Taught postgraduate degrees and diplomas are also offered by distance learning through Wye's acclaimed Distance Learning Programme
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