The interactions between the atmosphere and vegetation are complex and fascinating, but remain poorly understood. This project aims to provide this understanding, critical for developing appropriate regional policies, in 3 important agricultural areas in rapidly developing countries.

An innovative carbon accounting methodology - Sustainable Agriculture Land Management (SALM) - was approved by the Voluntary Carbon Standards (VCS) and validated in Kenya. SALM allows access of smallholder farmers in developing countries to carbon markets.

Get to grips with key agrochemical formulation types. This brand new 4-week online course starting 5th March 2018 is designed for professionals seeking to advance their formulation career.

Apply for the position of Head of Programme - Crops, Environment & Land Use. The role involves extensive liaison with policy makers, other state agencies, farm representative bodies and other organisations and businesses operating in the agri-food sector. It also involves developing relevant relationships outside of Ireland in the EU and beyond.

Environmental Defense Fund is seeking an economist dedicated to deepening the economics underpinning of their advocacy and support in the following areas: doing ex post analysis so that policy for the future is fully formed by the experience of the past, assessing policy instruments for their environmental effectiveness, economic efficiency, and feasibility (technical, administrative and political), monitoring performance of policy as it is…

This position shall be part of the Bean Commodity Technology Delivery Compact (CTDC) which is part of the Regional Technology Delivery Infrastructure (RTDI) of TAAT. The Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Bean Value Chain Technology Transfer Officer (TTO) has the responsibility of enhancing the capacities of seed and input suppliers and actors to sustainably, provide quality seed of improved high Iron bean (HIB) varieties…

This is a one day seminar on Regulatory Processes and Dossier Structure for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products in the EU. The aim is to introduce participants to the regulatory framework for authorisation of plant protection products in the European Union under Regulation 1107/2009, with a focus on the regulatory processes for formulated products and renewal of approval of actives. Don't miss it!

Michigan State University invites applications for the master programme in Crop and Soil Sciences. This course is conducted at their campus in East Lansing, MI, United States.

The Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) East Africa program leverages US volunteer’s expertise to assist smallholder farmers and small scale processors in East Africa to improve their business practices through volunteer assignments conducted with host organizations. The volunteer will provide training to selected farmers and Darfood staff who will develop into trainers of these techniques. These selected staff will continue training other farmers to improve…

Rejuvenating Agriculture in Nigeria 2018 is a platform for building deeper and more meaningful connections in the Nigerian agriculture sector than is typically afforded by the traditional agriculture trade show. In partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the organizer's vision is to use this summit as an avenue to strengthen the supply chain network of producers, agribusinesses, manufacturers, retailers and…

Celebrating its 10th flagship year, Global AgInvesting is the world’s largest gathering of agriculture investment stakeholders and offers a comprehensive overview of agriculture investment opportunities across all major global production regions. The event provides investors and agribusiness operators with actionable, strategic market intelligence in areas such farmland and infrastructure assets, private equity opportunities, publicly-traded…

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the world’s premier research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice-growing environment for future generations. Under minimum supervision of IRRI Lead, Seed System and Senior Associate Scientist II and Resident Programme Coordinator, the incumbent will oversee the…

This English Bachelor’s programme Horticulture and Business Management at the HAS University of Applied Sciences will introduce you to the world of plants and the entire chain from producer to consumer. You will follow technical courses on innovative cultivation techniques, but also learn about management and organisation, national and international trade, marketing and sales. Courses included are: Plant and Environment; Cultivation and Planning…

Syngenta is currently looking for a Technical Expert to provide environmental fate and exposure expertise to support the development and registration of new and existing active ingredients and products. An ideal candidate for this role has a strong understanding of environmental fate studies and will provide specialist technical expertise and advice to design, manage and interpret programmes of environmental field studies, in particular…

ISA Lille - Graduate School of Agriculture and Bio-engineering located in Lille, France invites applications for the master of science and engineering in Agricultural Science, . As a student of Agricultural Science at ISA Lille, one will build upon a well-established scientific foundation to have a comprehensive overview of all aspects of today’s agricultural industry. From food chain theory and crop management to livestock production and…

The 2018 ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for Women seeks to identify and recognize ASEAN-based, early to mid-career women who are using applied sciences to solve agricultural challenges. The top two finalists will be invited to compete in a pitch competition during an ASEAN Ministerial event in the Philippines in October 2018. The overall winner will receive $20 thousand. Eligibility extends to female scientists from any ASEAN member state under the age…

The Afghanistan Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock invites applications for the consultancy position of External Monitoring Agent (Individual Consultant). The overall Project Development Objective (PDO) of the Afghanistan Agricultural Inputs Project (AAIP) is to strengthen institutional capacity for safety and reliability of agricultural inputs and sustainable production of certified wheat seed. The Project has four components: (A)…

This five-year undivided Agricultural Engineering Program is one where theoretical and practical knowledge form an elemental unit. The course provides an elite/unique training in the field of agricultural science. It is a program in which students are not only to apply their professional knowledge but to learn to develop their practical knowledge, too. Students get to know the most important basic sciences (Chemistry, Agricultural Botany, Basic…

The Ministry of Agriculture and the National Agriculture Marketing Board is seeking the technical services of a Consultancy Firm/National Consultant to conduct a comprehensive baseline assessment for the project. The study will establish the national agricultural capacity and provide an analysis of the impacts of climate change and climate variability in smallholder farmer vegetable and high value field crops. Apply now!

The West Africa Fertilizer Forum 2018 will bring together all links in the fertilizer supply chain in this region, as well as global producers, technology developers and investors to identify the action needed to increase accessibility to fertilizer, expand the market and boost farmers’ productivity. Don't miss it!

The University of Western Australia invites applications to it master programme.

Under the overall supervision of the National Project Manager and the technical supervision of the programme specialist, and the Team Leader of the Sustainable Livelihoods Unit of UNDP, and in close collaboration with the Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources and UNDP Regional Technical Advisor, the international consultant on Satellite based crop and drought monitoring will be responsible for completing the tasks related to this…

El Máster en Protección Integrada de Cultivos es un máster interuniversitario impartido por la Universitat de Lleida, la Universitat Jaume I, la Universitat de Girona y la participación de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. El Máster responde a la necesidad de disponer de profesionales capaces de tomar decisiones para el control de plagas, enfermedades y malas hierbas en la agricultura con criterios económicos, toxicológicos y…

The International Seed Federation World Seed Congress is the flagship event which brings together the principal architects and decision makers of the global seed industry. The Congress will be held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 3 – 6 June. More than 1000 seed industry professionals are expected to gather to discuss the global issues facing the seed industry. Mark the Thematic Day on innovation in your schedule as it is one not to miss…

Trade Essential, is organizing Seed & Seed Treatment conference, an opportunity to discuss the industry’s growth forecast, analyse the regulatory trends, drivers, industry pitfalls, challenges and growth opportunities for participants, the leading market products, applications & regions and how will they perform, the technology & innovation trends, how will they evolve, highlight how companies are they positioned in the market in terms of…