The Crawford Fund is a non-profit, non-government organisation and registered charity that works to raise awareness of the benefits to Australia and developing countries from international agricultural research, commissions studies on research policy and practice, and arranges specialist training activities for developing country scientists. What is international agricultural research? Agricultural research designed to benefit developing countries (their farmers, their environment and their economies) and to foster mutual understanding can be defined as international agricultural research. Since the majority of people in less developed countries live in rural areas and are dependent on the land for employment and their food security, support for agricultural research is one of the most effective ways that Australia can assist in their development. History Established in June 1987 by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), the Crawford Fund was named thus in honour of the late Sir John Crawford and commemorates his outstanding services to international agricultural research. The Crawford Fund depends on grants and donations from governments, private companies, corporations, charitable trusts and individual Australians. It also welcomes partnerships with agencies and organisations in Australia and overseas. The Fund promotes and supports international R&D activities in which Australian research organisations and companies are active participants. It supports the work of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research) and other international research centres.
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To feed the world we need to think - sustainable intensification Read this post and more on my Typeshare Social Blog: https://lnkd.in/gWrVsMgM
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The Future of Food Lies in Collaboration. Co-Design: A Pathway to Sustainable Food Systems Read this post and more on my Typeshare Social Blog: https://lnkd.in/gTVvxzZA
Sir John Crawford was a remarkable Australian who recognised the need for not only science but also policies, governance and institutional structures for delivery of food and nutrition security. 'Buying Time: J.G. Crawford and International Agricultural Research' explains Crawford’s embrace of agriculture, and specifically of the promise of the Green Revolution, not only as a simple solution, but a means of ‘buying time’ while other pressing issues might also be addressed. Free copies are now available for download 👉 https://buff.ly/3ZjlgEF
🌏✨ For over 30 years, the Crawford Fund has connected Australian journalists with agricultural research for development projects, sharing impactful stories of food and nutrition security. The Crawford Fund welcomed the financial support of the DFAT Australia-ASEAN Council to arrange for three visits in 2024-25 focused on ‘Transforming ASEAN and Global Agriculture’ and one of those visits was recently completed. the first visit took place in the Philippines, featuring Pip Courtney, one of our 2024 Food Security Journalism Awardees and ABC Australia, capturing CGIAR's International Rice Research Institute's efforts to boost rice resilience in a changing climate. 🔗 Read the full story: https://buff.ly/49Ar2GP #foodsecurity #nutritionsecurity #agriculture #researchfordevelopment
🏆 Your chance to shine: Applications are now open for QLD International Engagement Awards! In 2025, the Queensland Committee will again be offering a small number of Crawford-in-Queensland International Engagement Awards. ▪️ Apply now: https://buff.ly/3ZoVZKm ▪️ Applications for the 2025 awards close on 28 February 2025. 📷 International Rice Research Institute
🗞️ Our December newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest updates, exclusive #NextGenAg4D opportunities, and upcoming events to wrap up the year in style. Don’t miss out – read now ➡️ https://buff.ly/3ZASkb9
Boost your academic journey with awards designed for study and on-the-ground experience 🙌 We're excited to launch two separate 2025 awards for students at Australian universities, as part of the Crawford Fund’s suite of opportunities in our #NextGenAg4D program to encourage the next generation in agriculture for development. This year we have both the Crawford Fund Student Awards and our inaugural Crawford Fund Henzell Awards. If you are at an Australian university, at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, one of these awards may offer you an opportunity to add an international component to your studies, experience, and career pathway. Find out more info and apply now 👉 https://buff.ly/4g6zr6W
🇰🇪🧑🌾 "This research has provided valuable insights into the adoption of climate-smart technologies among smallholder farmers in Baringo County, Kenya. The findings have important implications for local stakeholders, offering practical recommendations to enhance technology uptake and agricultural sustainability,” highlights our student Awardee Geoffrey Wanjiku, a PhD student from The University of Queensland, who recently visited Baringo County in Kenya as part of his research. “Additionally, the research establishes a foundation for ongoing knowledge exchange and collaboration, benefiting both the local community in Kenya and the broader agricultural research community in Queensland and Australia,” he added. Read the full story: https://buff.ly/3Bi9q5F #NextGenAg4D
Dr. Joseph Macharia from QUT (Queensland University of Technology), one of our 2023 Crawford-in-Queensland International Engagement Award Winners, has been working hard to provide hands-on online marketing training and technology engagement for a trainee, Ofusina, from Samoa in Brisbane, and to conduct workshops in Samoa. Ofusina travelled to Queensland as part of the training project. She is pictured here with Peter Kearney, who is an expert in biodynamic agriculture and who utilises technologies such as social media in sharing knowledge and marketing. “This project warrants close attention and support from the international community, policymakers, and the academic world, as it embodies the intersection of entrepreneurship, technology, and sustainable development. The exchange of knowledge and practices across continents is crucial in driving global agricultural resilience and prosperity,” highlights Joseph. Read the full story 👉 https://buff.ly/4gm5ro8
Here's a good news story on transforming ASEAN and global agriculture! Read all about our visit to the Philippines with Pip Courtney, one of our 2024 Food Security Journalism Awardees and ABC Australia, documenting CGIAR's International Rice Research Institute's efforts to boost rice resilience in a changing climate 👉 https://buff.ly/49Ar2GP