Australian science helps boost Africa's cotton crops
14 Sep '12
3 min read
"Australians are supporting research and development programs implemented by African research institutes as well as farming organisations and industries geared towards producing more food, more fibre and cash crops, providing more income for communities across sub-Saharan Africa," he said.
The cotton training is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), through its International Agricultural Cooperation program, and the Conservation Farmers Inc (CFI).
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)