WHY INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH

International research and development in agriculture, fisheries, forestry and natural resource management is an engine for economic progress in developing countries whose communities are dependent on local food production and resource management.

The delivery of inputs arising from agricultural research and development is an important component in the relief of rural poverty in developing countries through increased productivity. The consequential growth of their economies can lead to increased trade with other countries with prospects of benefits flowing globally.

A continuing major effort in international research in agriculture and natural resource management is required to provide for the continuing increase in world population. This effort must extend to the underlying reasons for poverty in developing countries, and to issues surrounding continuing environmental degradation.

The Crawford Fund encourages greater recognition of international agricultural research and development in agriculture, fisheries, forestry and natural resource management by Australians, and increased support by Australian governmental and non-governmental organisations for this research.

This research is conducted by Australian research organizations and national research organization in developing countries, supported by our own Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, and the research centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), also supports the development component of the research.

The Crawford Fund through its Training Program also supports international agricultural research and development.

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