Goal is to develop an African scientific community capable of responding to feeding the targeted populations. The Center focuses on increasing and sustaining food and agricultural productivity in the developing countries and Eastern Europe. Links to the IRRI Riceweb and IRRI Riceworld. Topics included, use of participatory methods in agricultural research, risk reduction and improved household food security in mixed farming. Has a bi-monthly newsletter for members.
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Technological advancements have been made in post-harvest handling of horticultural and livestock produce, and in food processing technologies. It employs 150 scientists and technicians to promote by means of research and investigation the technical profress of the sugar industry. It is composed of a supervisory board, a secrtariat, eight research institutes, and two research stations. Various formulations of margarine, shortening and vanaspati that can be produced using pilot plant facilities. Find out how to get involved in the foundation's work.