Post by University of Canberra

UC researchers have received a significant $3.5 million investment from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) to work with communities in Western Province, Papua New Guinea (PNG), to strengthen the region’s food security. The five-year project will be led by Dr Ann Hill, from the Centre for Advanced Studies in Education. “Traditional food systems often incorporate inherently climate-resilient and regenerative practices such as agroforestry, crop rotation and reduced waste,” Dr Hill said. “This research aims to make a unique scientific contribution by investigating traditional Indigenous food production practices that have developed over thousands of years in challenging environments.” Last week, representatives from UC and ACIAR, including Vice-Chancellor Bill Shorten and Acting CEO of ACIAR, Nick Austin, came together to learn more about this exciting new program. Read the full story on news: https://bit.ly/3Qu61ba #UniCBR