RT @ACIARCEO: On Intl #RuralWomensDay here is a great sample of excellent work on #gender across the @CGIAR, supported by @ACIARAustralia @… read more

Can you picture a #ZeroHunger future? By 2050, #agriculutre will need to produce 50% more food, feed, and biofuel t… https://t.co/Z3uw4w14Vr read more

RT @PipCohen: A nice visual of the diverse roles of #ruralwomen in fisheries value chains https://t.co/hA4WyDTZOr - also captures the focus… read more

#DYK that #women account for a substantial proportion of the #agricultural labour force, making significant contrib… https://t.co/HQjPqyn2M6 read more

RT @ACIARCEO: Great to be in beautiful Stellenbosch 🇿🇦 with so many committed @CGIAR people working on #food security in ways that also hel… read more

RT @Genderaquafish: Counting women's contribution to fisheries is the first step in expanding our horizons. At #GAF7 we will share stories… read more

#OnThisDay 10 years ago, the @UN est #InternationalDayofRuralWomen to recognise the vital role #women & #girls play… https://t.co/GJ1GSX4Q5i read more

How old will you be in 2030? With #WorldFoodDay next week, it's a good time to think about how we can each play a p… https://t.co/bF1c4KBylk read more

RT @RaidNetwork: What can you do as an @ACIARAustralia grad? Check out this week's blog from current grad, Bec Cotton https://t.co/IS7h2oWC… read more

RT @AgriEducate: A fantastic graduate program is open for applications! Don't miss out, find out more below: @CrawfordFund @RaidNetwork h… read more

Can you picture a #ZeroHunger future? By 2050, #agriculture will need to produce 50% more food, feed, and biofuel than it did in 2012 to meet demand. We're committed to achieving the United Nations's Sustainable Development Goals through funding projects that sustainably intensify agricultural production in developing countries and Australia. Visit Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to find out what you can do to help achieve zero hunger. Learn more: http://www.fao.org/world-food-day read more

On this day a decade ago, the United Nations founded the International Day of Rural Women to recognise the vital role women and girls play in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing. The importance of this role is on display in Pakistan, where women are vital to the local dairy farming industry—both as farmer and researcher. read more

Did you know that women account for a substantial proportion of the agricultural labour force and perform the bulk of unpaid care and domestic work within families and households in rural areas? Women make significant contributions to agricultural production, food security and nutrition, land and natural resource management, and building climate resilience. On the UN Women's #InternationalDayofRuralWomen, we remember the role that women and girls play in ensuring the sustainability of rural households and communities, improving rural livelihoods and overall wellbeing. Learn more at http://www.unwomen.org/en read more

Are you our next Graduate Research Officer? We are looking for two young Australian graduates to join our Graduate Program in 2019 who have recently completed studies in agricultural sciences such as livestock systems, fisheries, veterinary science, animal/health/nutrition, crops, horticulture or agronomy. This is a unique work experience opportunity for young graduates with an interest in international agricultural research and policy development within ACIAR. read more

How old will you be in 2030? With #WorldFoodDay just one week away, it's a good time to think about how we can each play a part in helping achieve #ZeroHunger by 2030, Visit the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to learn more about what you can do to help:http://www.fao.org/world-food-day read more

We're looking for a new manager to run our Capacity Building program to further develop the research capacity of our partner countries. The position will manage a two-person team and be responsible for a number of activities focusing on leadership and career development for agricultural researchers in the Indo-Pacific while maintaining a focus on post-graduate training. Applications close 22 October 2018. More information and application details available via the link below. read more

‘As a young girl, I had always thought that the kids had big tummies because they ate too much. I later learned this is a sign of malnutrition, caused by a lack of protein and essential micronutrients in their diet.' Shanice Tong spent the first seven years of her life in East New Britain Province, PNG, before moving to Australia. She has returned to make a difference as part of an ACIAR-funded project improving food security through inland aquaculture run by the UNSW Aquaculture Research Group. read more

We're proud to be sponsoring the National Farmers' Federation national conference happening next week in Canberra. This year's conference is on the theme 'Diversify', focusing on how diverse thinking can shape the farm sector’s future in a range of areas including people, leaders, global markets and on farms. More information, event programs and registration details available via the link below. read more

The call for papers for the 2019 Seeds of Change: Gender equality through agricultural research for development conference is now open. The deadline for submission is 9am Thursday, 1 November 2018 (AEDT). The conference is an interdisciplinary conference for researchers and practitioners in all fields of agriculture (including food/commodity/cash crops, subsistence/semi-subsistence sectors, supply chains, forestry, fisheries, and water management) read more

‘For the first time in my life, I have spare money in my bag wherever I am. I feel so good about that.’ A major breakthrough has come in Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬️ by viewing each family's agricultural work as a farm business and each family member as being part of a team. The 'Family Farms Team' approach, funded through the University of Canberra, has not only produced better farming outcomes but has also resulted in a more equitable sharing of workload. read more