$10 Million To Boost Agribusiness In The Pacific
10th February 2010 -
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The Pacific Agribusiness Research and Development Initiative (PARDI) provides a platform for stronger economic growth of Pacific island countries. The initiative aims to substantially improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Fiji, with expansion into Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati.
A Wealth Of Knowledge On Economic Development
5th February 2010 -
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Ms Leonard works on building connections between rural and urban communities, investigating the inherent challenges and opportunities.
Crikey Is Right: The Real Priorities In Health Are Outside The Cities
28th January 2010 -
Views: 1177
Writing in Crikey yesterday, Bernard Keane argued that the real priorities in health are mainly outside cities. He is right – a man born in a disadvantaged part of western New South Wales can expect to live about 11 years less than one born in an affluent Sydney suburb.
Agricultural Technology Key In Reducing Environmental Impact
9th December 2009 -
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The continued adoption of new plant technologies by Asia's farmers can help reduce the impact of agriculture on the environment and adapt to climate change.
A Meaty Reward.stanbroke Pastoral Company Wins Top Agricultural Export Award
10th November 2009 -
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An Australian privately owned cattle company which exports its product to Asia, the Middle East and Europe, has won the most keenly contested Export Award in the agribusiness sector.