This project aimed to sustainably increase cropping intensity and productivity in the salt-affected coastal zones of the Ganges Delta by mitigating risk and scaling-out profitable cropping system intensification practices achieved through integrated soil, water and crop management. This project is to support continuation of field programs during transition from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of a program of research on cropping systems in the salt-affected coastal zone of the Ganges Delta.

This project aimed at enhancing yellowfin tuna aquaculture research to provide considerable confidence for commercial investment. In Australia, there is interest in the commercial aquaculture of yellowfin tuna (YFT) and it is expected that successful spawning and larval rearing of this species at Gondol RIM (GRIM), would provide considerable confidence for commercial investment.

The objective of this Mission is to provide an assessment including recommendation(s) to ACIAR on R&D investment opportunities which could enhance production and profitability of the abalone industry of Eastern Indonesia taking into account the program priorities and directions of ACIAR-SADI.

This project sought to enhance the effectiveness and profitability of the use of portable sawmills in the Pacific.

This project identified the various components of the representative supply chains for mangoes in Pakistan and associated impediments and constraints.

Improving human health and livestock productivity through reduced transmission of Taenia solium between livestock and smallholder farmers.

This project aimed to refine a standardised methodology for response assessment for the sustainable management of land, water, and soils in the Philippines. The recent ACIAR project, SLAM/2020/138, brought together Australian expertise to develop the Comprehensive Framework of Response Assessment. This framework aligns with the 2021 FAO decadal report on the State of Land and Water (SOLAW), and is expected to act as a central component in SOLAW-Live, an initiative being led by FAO.

Introducing a robust, science based, inclusive management regime for Culture Based Fishery of giant freshwater prawn (GFP) and finfish species in Sri Lankan reservoirs.

Developing sound weed management methods for direct seeded rice under two lowland agroecosystems; and as a result of good weed control in the field, establish the benefit in terms of grain quality.

Developing and investigating adaptation options and strategies with people managing and living in salinity affected agricultural landscapes in the southern Indus Basin.

Preparedness and management of huánglóngbìng (Citrus greening disease) to safeguard the future of citrus industry in Australia, China and Indonesia

Gender-inclusive seaweed development activities for long term health, income, and wellbeing in coastal communities of Kiribati and Samoa.

This project aimed to undertake a targeted assessment to explore opportunities for the implementation of conservation agriculture and sustainable intensification of smallholder farming systems as a transformational adaptation to climate change in selected countries of the Pacific.

Strengthening leadership, coordination and economic development of the temperate fruit industry in northern Vietnam through the formation and development of a professional and inclusive multi-stakeholder industry association.

This project aimed to undertake a landscape analysis of the Philippines smallholder dairy industry and develop a series of research priorities which will include potential research partners for a future ACIAR project. The Philippines has a population of 108 million people with studies estimating 53% of the population to be moderately to severely food insecure. However, with high economic growth and an emerging middle class, this is changing, particular in regards to food consumption.

Characterising how management practices shape the microbiome and affect the susceptibility of bananas to Fusarium wilt by increasing the understanding of host-pathogen-microbiome interactions.

Production and profitability of saline affected crop production systems in the Mekong Delta and enabling these systems to adapt to ongoing climate change.

Evaluating zoonotic malaria transmission and agricultural and forestry land use in Indonesia (ZOOMAL)

Insight into policies that promote protection against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), with a focus on poultry owners’ livelihoods.

The nature, drivers, and consequences of rural transformation to design changes in the policies, institutions, and investments which support success.

Female smallholder farmers in rural Solomon Islands face barriers to access to agricultural training, community decision-making and economic development. This project aims to facilitate opportunities for equitable and effective agricultural development for Solomon Islands female smallholder farmers and their families.

Nutritional deficiencies are widespread in rural and poor urban communities in Uganda, particularly among women of childbearing age and children of less than 5 years. This project aimed to increase availability, access and consumption of fish through increased public-private partnerships to ensure food and nutritional security and improve the livelihoods of vulnerable groups in Uganda.

Developing affordable, convenient, on-the-shelf bean products requiring less time, fuel, and water to cook, to enhance bean consumption, improve incomes for producers, and conserve the environment.

Understanding current small ruminant (SR) production and marketing, the demand for SR meat, and to identify the current institutional support and research needed for developing profitable smallholder SR production in key Pacific Island Countries (PIC). 

In Papua New Guinea (PNG), women smallholders undertake the major labour in farming whilst also fulfilling valued social roles such as family care. This project is adapting and applying the gender-inclusive Family Farm Teams model for institutions (churches) in PNG to empower women and youth in agriculture.