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Recapping the 5th International Rice Congress

Blog prepared by Rio Maligalig   GFAR researcher, Rio Maligalig, participated in the 5th International Rice Congress (IRC2018) held in Singapore from 15 to 17 October 2018. The congress is held every four years and is the world’s largest gathering of scientists, researchers, industry experts and players in the rice sector. The theme of this […]

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Celebrating future leaders in Agribusiness

The Master of Agribusiness (MAB) program offered by the Centre for Global Food and Resources (GFAR) provides students the opportunity to develop the conceptual and practical skills necessary for agribusiness leadership, management decision making, policy analyses and problem solving in a complex global agrifood market place. We are excited to welcome another Industry Leaders Fund […]

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Papua New Guinea’s ‘Galip Nut’ commercialised

‘Canarium Indicum’ is an agroforestry tree in Papua New Guinea that produces edible nuts and has been the focus of efforts by donor agencies and The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) to develop as a commercial crop.  The first commercial products of the Canarium Indicum tree traditionally known as Galip in PNG was launched in […]

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Forum to discuss opportunities in Agribusiness

Growth and development of the Australian Agribusiness sector is integral to the economic sustainability of South Australia. Centre for Global Food and Resources (GFAR)  has been at the forefront of discussion around creating efficient education pathways for Australian and international students interested in Agribusiness.  Our educational programs in this area have been created through consultation […]

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The week before AARES

It is like the week before Christmas in the Centre for Global Food and Resources (GFAR) office. Imagine the week before Christmas for the family that is hosting all of the friends and relatives for Christmas lunch. We are excited but we are also very busy! Eight GFAR staff along with colleagues from the University […]

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GFAR researchers recognised for Executive Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research

What better way to end the year than to know that three of our Centre for Global Food and Resources (GFAR) researchers are being recognised by the Faculty of the Professions Executive Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. At the celebration ceremony held on Friday 15 December three of our researchers Dr. Adam Loch, Dr. […]

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Research Tuesdays: Eating Our Words

Talk is often cheap. But when it comes to our food choices, its value is seemingly in free-fall. Professor Wendy Umberger, Executive Director, Centre for Global Food and Resources at the University of Adelaide recent research reveals a vast gulf between what we say we want to eat, and what we actually buy. Around a […]

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Day 3 of the short course on Food Standards and Regulations Familiarisation

The daily coverage of the short course on Food Standards and Regulations Familiarisation, led by The Centre for Global Food and Resources, continues below. South Australia is renowned internationally for its premium food and wine products produced in a clean and green environment. Today, the IA-CEPA delegates had the opportunity to listen to some of […]

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Strengthening Australia-Indonesia Collaboration

The Centre for Global Food and Resources (GFAR) is playing a key role in building enhanced collaboration between Australian and Indonesian Government agencies and private sector by leading a two week short course on Food Standards and Regulations Familiarisation as part of the IA-CEPA (Indonesia – Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) negotiation early outcome. A high […]

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Save the date! 2018 AARES Annual Conference

The Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) conference is coming to Adelaide. Put it in your diary for 6-9 February 2018. The 2018 theme is: Abundance in an Era of Scarcity? Challenges and Opportunities for Australasian Agriculture, Environment, Food, Resources and Agribusiness. Each year the conference aims to highlight the latest economic research and policy innovations in […]

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