ICRISAT seeks applications for a Regional Scientist- Pigeonpea and chickpea breeding, to be based at its regional hub for Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), Nairobi, Kenya.
Archive for November, 2012
More Kenyans to benefit from improved grain storage technologies
“Maize research in the country has contributed to increased productivity by developing high yielding hybrid varieties that give quick returns to the farmers. However, 30% of post-harvest losses incurred during storage due to insect pests such as the …
Postdoctoral Fellow
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Postdoctoral Fellow its Markets, Trade and Institutions Division. This is a two-year, fixed term, exempt, renewable appointment based in Washington, D.C. U…
Genetic diversity for climate change adaptation
UN Conference on Climate Change (COP18) has begun in Doha, Qatar. Climate change is adversely affecting food security and livelihoods of the people from the poorest regions of the world. The Seeds for Needs initiative’s new project in Ethiopia lo…
Louis Verchot – Ahead of COP 18
CIFOR scientist Louis Verchot talks about his hopes and expectations for decisions at the upcoming UNFCCC COP 18 in Doha, Qatar.