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Highlights from the DiFF project workshop in Luang Prabang, Laos
The DiFF project (Digital Finance and Farming) held a workshop in Luang Prabang, Laos from 23 -27 January 2023. The workshop was a critical step for the project team to meet and discuss the project objectives, concepts, research questions and research planning for the next five years.
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Mixing trade with agricultural economics: How Angus is diving deeply into sustainable agriculture to solve issues of the future
Having grown up on a farming property, Angus Crouch wanted to get involved. Beginning a Master of Global Food and Agribusiness has provided the opportunity to deep dive into sustainable agriculture.
How Jingyi is using her passion for food to help shape a more sustainable food future
Coming from a Horticultural Science background with global Agribusiness exchange experiences, Jenn has always had a great passion on food and wanted to be part of the sustainable food future.
Scholarship allows remote student to complete studies
Kate McBride is based on a remote sheep station in New South Wales while she studies a Graduate Diploma of Global Food and Agricultural Business at The University of Adelaide.
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A collaborative approach to promoting food security following 2021 Crawford Fund Food and Nutrition Security - The Biosecurity, Health, Trade Nexus
Blog prepared by Hayley Pfeifer, University of Adelaide/ Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia.
Domestic Agribusiness Scholarships available in 2022
Are you passionate about economic, political, environmental, and social issues affecting global food systems? Would you consider a postgraduate degree in Global Food and Agricultural Business at the University of Adelaide in 2022?
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Staff Community Volunteer of the Year
Patrick O’Connor is an Associate Professor with the Centre for Global Food and Resources. For 40 years Patrick has been a committed volunteer in the Cystic Fibrosis Community. He began volunteering with the South Australian branch in 1982 as children’s camp fundraiser, organiser and leader from the year 2000.
GFAR graduate addressing food insecurity in Africa
"I currently work in the agricultural sector as a Chief Operating Officer, providing farm management and micro-insurance services for smallholder farmers in Nigeria. I couldn’t have been better prepared for the job as the Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business (GFAB) degree prepared me to work in the industry with a multisector approach, solving serious problems while turning a profit."
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Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business designed for a 'real work environment'
Wachirun Zarapho graduated from a Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business in 2020.
Championing a more sustainable future in agriculture
Luke Andrews exemplifies the new generation of agricultural students championing a more sustainable future, with his traditional rural upbringing underpinning a new direction for the industry.
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