Author Archives: Mandy

Researcher honoured for dedication to Timor-Leste agriculture

Posted on Tuesday 12 June 12 2012 by Mandy

On 11 June 2012 long-time ACIAR collaborator Rob Williams was honoured with an Order of Australia Medal for service to overseas humanitarian aid projects, particularly through the ACIAR/AusAID-funded ‘Seeds of Life’ Program in Timor-Leste.
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Nurturing Pacific and Indigenous aquaculture

Posted on Wednesday 2 May 2 2012 by Mandy

A session on aquaculture development by Pacific Islanders and Indigenous Australians is being sponsored by ACIAR at the Australasian Aquaculture 2012 conference in Melbourne on Thursday 3 May 2012.
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Volunteering opportunities

Posted on Wednesday 7 December 7 2011 by Mandy

Ever thought of becoming a volunteer in a developing country for 12 months? There are several opportunities available through Australian Volunteers for International Development with applications closing on Xmas Day.
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Weed succumbs to biocontrol in PNG, shows long term study

Posted on Tuesday 15 November 15 2011 by Mandy

Smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea continue to benefit from the introduction of a biocontrol agent of one of the world’s worst weeds through a project funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
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