Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research | ACIAR

Research that works for developing countries and Australia

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ACIAR is an Australian Government statutory authority that operates as part of Australia's Aid Program within the portfolio of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It contributes to the aid program objectives of advancing Australia's national interest through poverty reduction and sustainable development.

News & Highlights

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Food prices on the rise

Sharp increases in food prices, particularly for cereals and oilseeds, are causing concern around the world.

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Papua New Guinea consultations 2008

ACIAR has held high-level consultations with PNG partners to set R&D priorities for the 2008-2012 period.

Media Releases

Media releases from ACIAR and other organisations - view all media releases

ACIAR information

Annual Operational Plan 2008-09
The ACIAR Annual Operational Plan 2008-09 is now available online.

Annual Report 2006-07
The ACIAR Annual Report 2006-07 is now available online.

Latest publications

ACIAR has recently published the following titles as part of its scientific publications series:

Technical Report 69 Achieving food security in China: implications of World Trade Organization accession
Working Paper 59a [Mandarin]A survey of the mineral status of livestock in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Project Final Report CIM-2001-026 Drying systems to improve grain quality in north-east India

Project and other news

The latest about new projects and extensions of project activities.

Information technology and development

Links to articles and websites on the use of technology in the development world.

Climate change and agriculture

The impact of climate change on world agriculture. More

Agricultural news

The latest Australian and International agricultural news.