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Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research is a statutory authority that operates as a part of the Australian Government’s development Cooperation programme. The Centre encourages Australia’s agricultural scientists to use their skills for the benefit of developing countries and Australia. The mandate of ACIAR directs activities to developing countries in five regions: Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, North Asia, South Asia and Southern Africa. www.aciar.gov.au
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 helps developing countries and countries in transition modernize and improve agriculture, forestry and fisheries practices and ensure good nutrition for all. www.fao.org
Global Forum on Agricultural Research is a stakeholder-led initiative that serves as a neutral forum for the discussion of strategic issues in agricultural research for development (ARD). It facilitates and promotes cost-effective partnerships and strategic alliances among ARD stakeholders in their efforts to alleviate poverty, increase food security and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. www.egfar.org
ICRISAT
International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid
Tropics belongs to the Alliance of Future Harvest
Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural
Research. ICRISAT has the mission to reduce poverty, enhance food and
nutritional security and protect the environment of the semi-arid tropics
by helping empower the poor through science with a human face. Integrated
genetic and natural resource management is its overarching research strategy
to attain scientific excellence and relevance in agriculture in the semi-arid
tropics. www.icrisat.org
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural
Sciences promotes research aimed at achieving a stable
global food supply and ensuring sustainable agriculture, forestry and
fisheries in harmony with the environment. It carries out interdisciplinary
research on biological and social aspects of agriculture, forestry and
fisheries, and undertakes collaborative projects with institutions of
developing countries as well as international organizations.
www.jircas.affrc.go.jp
Monsanto is a leading provider of agricultural products and solutions. The company uses innovations in plant biotechnology, genomics and breeding to improve productivity and to reduce the costs of farming. Monsanto also provides other seed companies with genetic material and biotechnology traits for their seed brands. The Seeds and Genomics segment of Monsanto consists of global businesses in seeds and related biotechnology traits, and technology platforms based on plant genomics. www.monsanto.com
