Encouraging Private Investment in Agricultural Research: Myth or Necessity for Developing Countries
August 31, 2011 – Joshua Ariga, IFDC economist, discusses public and private investments in agricultural research and development. (CTA)
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SFB Hosts Conference on Value Chain Financing
August 30, 2011 – The School of Finance and Banking (SFB) is holding a conference on value chain financing in the agricultural sector, in collaboration with Terrafina Microfinance, IFDC and World Vision Rwanda. (The New Times)
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The Value of Market Information
August 27, 2011 – Patrice Annequin, IFDC market information specialist, discusses how technology and market information systems can help farmers' reach potential buyers. (ICT Update)
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Global TraPs Project to Explore Phosphorus Fertilizer Management
August 22, 2011 – The third workshop of the Global TraPs project will take place August 29-30, 2011, in Zurich, Switzerland. About 70 participants from more than a dozen countries will gather to explore how humans can more sustainably manage phosphorus (P), particularly phosphate fertilizer. (Farm Chemicals International)
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Minister Advocates Cassava Content Law
August 22, 2011 – Nigerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, is advocating for a law that requires confectioneries to consist of 40 percent cassava and 60 percent wheat flour. (Daily Times Nigeria)
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Roy Awarded Distinguished Alumnus Award from Alma Mater
August 18, 2011 – The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, India, awarded IFDC President and CEO Dr. Amit Roy the 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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KCB Extends Rwf 150 Million Loan to Rice Cooperative
August 12, 2011, KAMONYI, Rwanda – The Mukunguri Rice Growers Cooperative is receiving a Rwf 150 million loan from the Rwanda branch of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB). The loan was secured with the assistance of IFDC through an inventory credit system. (The New Times)
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The Fuel Wood Value Chain and Improved Charcoal Production
August 10, 2011 – IFDC has released an educational and inspirational film, “Makala,” that illustrates improved charcoal production (carbonization) techniques that are more environmentally sustainable than traditional methods. (Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa)
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