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Capacity building for research: Understanding dairy value chains in West Java
Global Food Studies (Associate Professor Wendy Umberger, Dr Risti Permani and PhD student Camilo Esparza Garcia) collaborating with Bogor Agricultural University under the leadership of Dr Arief Daryanto and Dr Sahara recently organised the second workshop “Capacity Building for Research: Promoting Inclusive Development of Agricultural Value Chains” between 27 and 30 October 2014. This event […]
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Capacity building for research: Promoting inclusive development of agricultural value chains
The Indonesian dairy industry is growing. Yet, challenges remain. Currently, Indonesia is only able to meet 30% of its domestic demand for dairy products which indicates an opportunity for the dairy industry to increase its production. Pre-farm growth-limiting constraints are evident. Issues with forage availability and quality, low animal reproductive performance, poor mastitis management and […]
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RAID: engage, connect and support agricultural researchers working in international development
Global Food Studies proudly supports any programs and networks that help promote food security including this new Australian-based network called RAID. Dr Di Mayberry explained what the network is about. Are you an early-mid career researcher working in agriculture for international development? Maybe you’re interested in international ag and want to know how to […]
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Assessing potential for developing the mother-of-pearl (MOP) handicraft sector in Fiji: Empowering womens groups and livelihood development in Fiji
Global Food Studies Research Associate Mr Theo Simos recently completed a project update on a PARDI project: PRA 2013:001 “Assessing potential for developing the mother of pearl (MOP) handicraft sector in Fiji” focussing on product design and development, workshop establishment and trainee capacity development. The Pacific Agribusiness Research for Development Initiative (PARDI) is a partnership […]
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Capacity building program on “Market integration for high value agriculture commodities: promoting competitiveness and inclusiveness in Indonesia”
Global Food Studies’ researchers Dr Dale Yi and Dr Risti Permani recently organised a planning workshop on 4-5 August 2014 in Adelaide. The planning workshop was held to prepare a capacity building program in early September in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia as part of two ACIAR-funded projects on “Supporting capacity building for research on improving […]
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Real world internship on value chain improvement at Harvest Moon to prepare MGFAB students be career-ready
Our Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business Sovan Vith recently completed his internship at Harvest Moon. Sovan was supervised by Mr Simon Drum, Chief Operating Officer of Harvest Moon, Mrs Lisa Breaden, Quality Assurance Manager of Harvest Moon and Global Food Studies Deputy Director and researcher Mr Craig Johns. According the company’s website, Harvest […]
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The capacity of Vanuatu’s cocoa industry continues to improve
Vanuatu’s cocoa industry has not only been able to develop a partnership with SA premium chocolate brand but also with a wider range of stakeholders including Vanuatu-based ice cream and biscuit manufacturers! Global Food Studies’ Professor in Agriculture and Food Policy Professor Randy Stringer is the lead project researcher of several activities to build the […]
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Sweet love: Partnership with SA premium chocolate brand to support Vanuatu farmers
South Australian premium chocolate manufacturer Haigh’s Chocolates and Global Food Studies researchers Professor Randy Stringer and Mr Craig Johns are working with Vanuatu farmers to improve the quality of their cocoa beans and increase their livelihoods. This program is part of Pacific Agribusiness Research for Development Initiative (PARDI), which is funded by the Australian Centre […]
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GFS to welcome John Dillon Fellows
The GFS team welcomed John Dillon Fellows at a half-day workshop on Monday 24 February 2014 which was organised by Wahida, a research scholar at the GFS and Justin Ross of PIRSA. The Fellows include Dr Yingjun Zhang (China Agricultural University, China), Dr Rina Hendrati (Centre for Forest Biotechnology and Tree Improvement, Indonesia), Dr Lilis […]
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