Food security and International Agricultural Research in the News
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Our public awareness program informs governments, policymakers, the media and the general public about the agricultural, scientific, social, environmental and economic benefits that accrue both internationally and to Australia from international agricultural research and development, and to encourage greater support and participation in these activities.
Public awareness activities include national press club luncheons, seminars, inter-governmental round-tables, and face-to-face meetings with senior members of the State and Federal governments, civil servants and non-government aid groups. The Crawford Fund's annual conference, held in Parliament House, Canberra, gathers together international and national speakers on topics of direct relevance to food security.
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Renowned international economist and World Food Prize Laureate, Prof Per Pinstrup-Andersen, has warned that increased food price volatility is likely to be with us for the foreseeable future and will be at least as severe as it has been during the last few years. Yet he argues food prices need not increase. ...read more
Minister Rudd has welcomed the release of the independent report 'A Strategic Framework for International Agricultural Research within Australia's Aid Program' by Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb and a panel of international experts, which will help guide the future of Australia's contribution to global food security. The Framework follows the Government's Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness and suggests ways to increase the effectiveness of Australia's overseas development assistance via agricultural research. ...read more