(3) Introduction of New Agricultural Techniques (Sample Proposal) “Improved micro-irrigation systems, agriculture and agro-forestry techniques and cash-cropping techniques will be introduced. The community will receive financial and technical support for implementing these techniques. Technical … [Read more...] about Part 5: Project Methodology or Project Approach for “Community-managed Sustainable Livelihoods in River Basin” Project (Sample Proposal) -3
Future Agricultures’ Call for Applications
The Future Agricultures Consortium (FAC) aims to encourage critical debate and policy dialogue on the future of agriculture in Africa. Founded in 2005, the Consortium is a partnership between leading research-based organisations in Africa and the UK, with work focusing on Ethiopia, Kenya and Malawi, … [Read more...] about Future Agricultures’ Call for Applications
IDRC Call for Applications for the Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has made available the Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship (a bequest from Helen S. Bentley and C. Fred Bentley). The fellowship “provides assistance to Canadian and developing-country graduate students with a university degree in agriculture, … [Read more...] about IDRC Call for Applications for the Bentley Cropping Systems Fellowship
AWARD Fellowships 2010 for African Women
The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Fellowships 2010 is seeking applications from “African women working in agricultural research and development from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia who have completed a … [Read more...] about AWARD Fellowships 2010 for African Women
Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme
“The primary objective of this prestigious Fellowship scheme is the exchange of vital scientific skills and technologies relevant to the agricultural and environmental needs and aspirations of developing and emerging countries. Through this process we also endeavour to improve the understanding and … [Read more...] about Rothamsted International Fellowship Scheme
Yara Prize 2010: Food Systems, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
The mission of the Yara Prize is to contribute to the transformation of African agriculture and food availability within a sustainable context, thereby helping to reduce hunger and poverty. The Yara Prize can be awarded to any individual or identifiable group of individuals, as well as to … [Read more...] about Yara Prize 2010: Food Systems, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture
Dairy Development Sector for Increased Food Security in USAID’s Development Grants Program
Increased Food Security through Dairy Development [at USAID’s Development Grants Program] Source: DGP - RFA - Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001 Agriculture Sector Capacity to be developed under this component. Among responsive proposals in this area might be those … [Read more...] about Dairy Development Sector for Increased Food Security in USAID’s Development Grants Program
Under Water Productivity in Water Sector at USAID’s Development Grants Program
Source: DGP - RFA - Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001 Under Water Productivity in water sector at USAID's Development Grants Program Responsive proposals may include aspects of water productivity, but preferably linked to WSSH objectives as well. The U.S. Government’s water … [Read more...] about Under Water Productivity in Water Sector at USAID’s Development Grants Program
Climate Change Adaptation Sector under USAID’s Development Grants Program
Types of activities and categories suggested under USAID’s Development Grants Program under the Climate Change Adaptation Sector. Source: DGP - RFA - Request for Applications No. M/OAA/GRO/EGAS-DGP-10-001 Under the climate change adaptation sector, clean productive environment will be covered. … [Read more...] about Climate Change Adaptation Sector under USAID’s Development Grants Program
NGOs invited to nominate for the Louis MALASSIS International Scientific Prize
The Agropolis Foundation is requesting nominations from academic or research organizations (private or public), civil society organizations (e.g., NGO, farmers organizations), or a private sector (e.g., small/medium enterprises) for the Louis MALASSIS International Scientific Prize for Agriculture … [Read more...] about NGOs invited to nominate for the Louis MALASSIS International Scientific Prize
