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Research that works for developing countries and AustraliaABC Rural reporter visits Indonesia
 Sarina Locke interviewing Prof Dr. Ketut Sugama, Director Seed Development, Directorate General of Aquaculture, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries ABC Rural reporter Sarina Locke spent two weeks travelling to Java, Bali and West Timor in April 2009 where she interviewed many of the scientists and farmers involved in ACIAR-funded projects. In Java, Sarina covered stories on food security, citrus greening disease, fruit fly control, shrimp production and managing teak plantations. In Bali, she reported on Australia’s role in helping to control a recent rabies outbreak. In West Timor, Sarina visited ACIAR projects on improving cattle production, and supplying better fodder in dry times. While in Indonesia, Sarina was interested in evaluating how this work translates to raising the standard of living for farmers and their families. Sarina travelled to Indonesia with the assistance of the not-for-profit Crawford Fund, which promotes international agricultural research and development. Sarina's visit to Indonesia:http://www.abc.net.au/rural/content/2008/s2573136.htm Sarina’s reports:Australia helping secure Indonesia's food production Australian agricultural aid in Indonesia for 25 years Fruit fly control in Indonesia using beer waste Citrus greening disease destroys Indonesian production Indonesia's hazardous roads hamper food security Australia's $2.5b friendship with Indonesia Australia helps vaccinate rabid dogs in Bali Indonesia farmers not fazed by bird flu Growing prawns in ponds in Indonesia To market, to market for sweet mandarin Development in West Timor, Indonesia This little piggy became roast pork |
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