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- (Back to top)CoP001 Australian Prawn Farming Manual
The Manual draws together a range of research, both in Australia, Indonesia and Thailand, on prawn health management
CoP002 Rice in LaosAn IRRI publication documenting the long association of Laos and its people with rice in historical, cultural and agricultural contexts.
CoP003 Sandfish hatchery techniquesSandfish is arguably the most commercially valuable of the tropical sea cucumber species that are processed into beche-de-mer.
CoP005 A review of Indonesia's Indian Ocean tuna fisheriesThe Indonesia-Australia Meeting on Indian Ocean fisheries, held in Bali in 2000, identified priority areas for future research co-operation and collaboration between Australia and Indonesia in the field of tuna and shark fisheries.
CoP006 Guide to Fumigation Under Gas-Proof SheetsThis fumigation guide has been written to tell, and show, users how to do fumigations with the fumigants phosphine and methyl bromide using gas-proof sheets to treat: bag-stacks of grain and other commodities; loaded freight containers and other products
CoP007 Weeds of upland crops in CambodiaA weed identification guide sponsored by ACIAR, the NSW Department of Primary Industries, and the Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute. The purpose of this book is to help extension workers and farmers to identify plants that are weeds or are considered to have the potential to become weeds in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia.
CoP008 Improved technology practices for upland crops in Cambodia: technical methods demonstration manualThis manual was sponsored by ACIAR, the NSW Department of Primary Industries and the Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute. It is part of a package to enable extension workers and other agencies, including Non‑Government Organisations, to implement on-farm demonstrations of improved technologies for upland crops.
CoP010 Field crop manual: maize - a guide to upland production in CambodiaA guide to maize production in Cambodia, produced jointly by the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute and ACIAR.
CoP012 Rice in CambodiaA Khmer language publication on rice in Cambodia, including the history of rice cultivation, and all stages rice production management - from breeding to market.
CoP013 Diseases of fruit crops in AustraliaDiseases of Fruit Crops in Australia covers important diseases affecting the broad range of fruit and nut crops grown throughout Australia.
CoP014 Economic Analysis of Diversity in Modern WheatScientific breeding in the twentieth century greatly accelerated wheat's evolution, producing high-yielding varieties that helped avoid famine in many developing countries. Emerging scientific tools hold promise for identifying and tapping new, useful genetic diversity within wheat's primary and secondary gene pools and, through genetic engineering, beyond.
CoP015 Cocowood processing manual: from coconut wood to quality flooringThis manual describes best practice for producing high-value flooring products from coconut ‘wood’, or cocowood. The information is intended for operators skilled in timber processing, who need to work with the unusual properties of cocowood, and specifies where cocowood processes differ from standard practice for timber.
CoP016 ACIAR Project FIS/2002/077 summary: Improved hatchery and grow-out technology for marine finfish aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific regionSummary for ACIAR Project FIS/2002/077: Improved hatchery and grow-out technology for marine finfish aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific region.
CoP017 ACIAR Project FIS/2002/074 summary: Capacity development to monitor, analyse and report on Indonesian tuna fisheriesProject summary for project FIS/2002/074: Capacity development to monitor, analyse and report on Indonesian tuna fisheries
CoP018 Forests for peopleForests for people, copublished by Tudor Rose and the United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat, highlights the importance of forestry management in achieving sustainable development. Over 75 authors, including ACIAR’s Forestry Research Program Manager Tony Bartlett, draw upon their diverse experiences from around the world, reflecting how people are changing their interaction with forests to improve the sustainability of their development.
CoP019 Making value chains work better for the poor: a toolbook for practitioners of value chain analysisThis book provides value chain practitioners with an easy-to-use set of tools for value-chain analysis, with a focus on poverty reduction. It aims to strengthen the links between value-chain analysis and development interventions that improve the opportunities available to the poor. Each of the tools has a clear focus on analysing the impact of the value chain from the point of view of the poor.
CoP020 Insect pests in tropical forestryThe management of tropical forest ecosystems is essential to the health of the planet. This book addresses forest insect pest problems across the world's tropics, addressing the pests' ecology, impact and possible approaches for their control. Fully updated, this second edition also includes discussions of new areas of interest including climate change, invasive species, forest health and plant clinics. This work is an indispensible resource for students, researchers and practitioners of forestry, ecology, pest management and entomology in tropical and subtropical countries.
CoP021 Future perfectFuture perfect was copublished by Tudor Rose and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs to coincide with Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, which took place in Brazil in June 2012. This book seeks to raise awareness of what sustainable development means to people in different parts of the world, and to inspire all stakeholders—governments, societies, the UN system and other intergovernmental organisations, and private citizens—to make their own contributions and commitments to a sustainable future.
CoP022 Rice in Laos (Lao transation)An IRRI publication documenting the long association of Laos and its people with rice in historical, cultural and agricultural contexts. It provides a record of the diversity of, and biodiversity within, the rice ecosystems within the country, and summarises the more salient recent advances in rice-related research.
CoP023 Climate exchangeThe Global Framework on Climate Services (GFCS) is a global partnership of governments and organisations that produce and use climate information and services. It seeks to enable researchers and the producers and users of information to join forces to improve the quality and quantity of climate services worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Climate ExChange, copublished by Tudor Rose and the United Nations World Meteorological Organization, explains the benefits of the GFCS across all walks of life, including agriculture, health, water, energy and transport.
CoP024 International Forestry Review Vol. 14, No. 4, 2012Two ACIAR-funded forestry projects in Vanuatu have researched the growth and management of whitewood (Endospermum medulosum) and the improved availability of whitewood germplasm. Whitewood is a fast-growing hardwood species in the natural forest that is well suited to plantation and agroforestry situations, and is able to survive cyclones without major damage. Improved knowledge of whitewood silviculture should enhance the benefits to both the landowners who grow the trees and the processing industries that will utilise them. This special issue of International Forestry Review deals with a diverse series of insights derived from these ACIAR projects in Vanuatu, covering the constraints, establishment, silviculture, genetics and marketing opportunities.
Corporate Publications
- (Back to top)AOP2007-08 Annual Operational Plan 2007-08
ACIAR's Annual Operational Plan for the 2007-08 Financial Year.
AOP2008-09 Annual Operational Plan 2008-09The ACIAR Annual Operational Plan for 2008-09
AOP2008-09-Indo Annual Operational Plan 2008-09 [Indonesian]Indonesian extract from the Annual Operational Plan 2008-09: Indonesia translation.
AOP2008-09-Khmer Annual Operational Plan 2008-09 [Cambodian]Cambodian extract from the Annual Operational Plan 2008-09: Khmer translation.
AOP2008-09-Lao Annual Operational Plan 2008-09 [Lao]Lao extract from the Annual Operational Plan 2008-09: translation.
AOP2008-09-Viet Annual Operational Plan 2008-09 [Vietnamese]Vietnamese extract from the Annual Operational Plan 2008-09: translation.
AOP2009-10 Annual Operational Plan 2009-10The ACIAR Annual Operational Plan is our key communications document on operational issues with partners and stakeholders. It is presented on a region/country basis, with priorities for each grouped into research program areas along with detailed project listings.
Translated extracts from the Annual Operational Plan are also available for Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Lao PDR.
AOP2009-10-Indo Annual Operational Plan 2009-10: Indonesian extractThe translated Indonesian extract from the Annual Operational Plan 2009-10.
AOP2009-10-Khmer Annual Operational Plan 2009-10: Cambodian extractThe translated Cambodian extract from the Annual Operational Plan 2009-10.
AOP2009-10-Lao Annual Operational Plan 2009-10: Lao extractThe translated Lao extract from the Annual Operational Plan 2009-10.
AOP2009-10-Viet Annual Operational Plan 2009-10: Vietnamese extractThe translated Vietnamese extract from the Annual Operational Plan 2009-10.
AOP2010-11 Annual Operational Plan 2010-11The ACIAR Annual Operational Plan is our key communications document on operational issues with partners and stakeholders. It is presented on a region/country basis, with priorities for each grouped into research program areas along with detailed project listings.
AOP2010-11-Indo Annual Operational Plan 2010-11 [Indonesian]Translated extract of ACIAR's Annual Operational Plan 2010-11 [Indonesian]
AOP2010-11-Viet Annual Operational Plan 2010-11 [Vietnamese]Translated extract of ACIAR's Annual Operational Plan [Vietnamese]
AOP2011-12 Annual Operational Plan 2011-12The ACIAR Annual Operational Plan (AOP) is our key communications document on operational issues with partners and stakeholders.
AOP2011-12-Indo Annual Operational Plan 2011-12 [Indonesian]Translated extract of ACIAR's Annual Operation Plan 2010-11 [Indonesian]
AOP2011-12-Viet Annual Operational Plan 2011-12 [Vietnamese]Translated extract of ACIAR's Annual Operational Plan [Vietnamese]
AOP2012-12 Annual Operational Plan 2012-13The ACIAR Annual Operational Plan (AOP) is our key communications document on operational issues with partners and stakeholders. It is presented on a region/country basis, with priorities for each grouped into research program areas along with detailed project listings. The AOP provides a focal point for project development around these priorities. The AOP is the result of detailed consultations with partner countries, Australian organisations and government agencies. The AOP can either be downloaded in full (please note, the file is large), or in sections as listed below.
AOP2012-13-Indo Annual Operational Plan 2012-13 [Indonesian]This is the Indonesian translation of the Annual Operational Plan 2012-13.
AOP2012-13-Viet Annual Operational Plan 2012-13 [Vietnamese]This is the Vietnamese translation of the Annual Operational Plan 2012-13.
AR2002-03 Annual Report 2002-03The ACIAR Annual Report 2002-03.
AR2003-04 Annual Report 2003-04The ACIAR Annual Report 2003-04.
AR2004-05 Annual Report 2004-05The ACIAR Annual Report 2004-05.
AR2005-06 Annual Report 2005-06Annual Report 2005-06
AR2006-07 Annual Report 2006-07The ACIAR Annual Report 2006-07.
AR2007-08 Annual Report 2007-08The ACIAR Annual Report 2007-08.
AR2008-09 Annual Report 2008-09ACIAR's Annual Report for 2008-09 is now online.
AR2009-10 Annual Report 2009-10ACIAR's Annual Report for 2009-10 is now online.
AR2010-11 Annual Report 2010-11ACIAR's Annual Report for 2010-11 outlines the Centre's research and financial performance during the past financial year. The report has been prepared in accordance with the relevant sections of the ACIAR Act 1982 and the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, and meets all reporting requirements, as well as ACIAR's performance against its 2010-11 Annual Operational Plan. Printed copies of the Annual Report are available from our mailing house (02) 6269 1055. Electronic copies of the Annual report, both the full report and chapters, are available in pdf format, listed below.
AR2011-12 Annual Report 2011-12ACIAR's Annual Report for 2011–12 outlines the Centre's research and financial performance during the past financial year. The report has been prepared in accordance with the relevant sections of the ACIAR Act 1982 and the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, and meets all reporting requirements, as well as ACIAR's performance against its 2011-12 Annual Operational Plan. Printed copies of the Annual Report are available from our mailing house (02) 6295 4422. Electronic copies of the Annual report, both the full report and chapters, are available in pdf format, listed below.
AS001 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: Studies of projects completed in 1999-2000ACIAR is increasing its investment in ex-post evaluations
AS002 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: studies of projects completed in 2000-2001ACIAR is increasing its investment in, and expanding the range of, project evalutions.
AS003 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: studies of projects completed in 2001-2002Adoption studies provide valuable insights into the uptake of project results, and the impact on local communities.
AS004 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: studies of projects completed in 2002-2003Adoption studies of projects completed in 2002-03.
AS005 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: studies of projects completed in 2003-2004Adoption studies of projects completed in 2003-04.
AS006 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: studies of projects completed in 2004-2005Adoption studies are undertaken three to four years after a large project is completed to assess the level of uptake and the legacy of the project. They provide valuable insights into the uptake of project results and the impact on local communities. This adoption study looks at projects completed in 2004-05.
AS007 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: studies of projects completed in 2005-06Adoption studies are undertaken three to four years after a large project is completed to assess the level of uptake and the legacy of the project. They provide valuable insights into the uptake of project results and the impact on local communities. This adoption study looks at projects completed in 2005-06.
AS008 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: studies of projects completed in 2006–07Adoption studies are undertaken 3 to 4 years after a large project is completed to assess the level of uptake and the legacy of the project. They provide valuable insidghts into the uptake of project results and the impact on local communities. This adoption study looks at projects completed in 2006–07.
AS009 Adoption of ACIAR project outputs: studies of projects completed in 2007–08Adoption studies are undertaken 3 to 4 years after a large project is completed to assess the level of uptake and the legacy of the project. They provide valuable insights into the uptake of project results and the impact on local communities. This adoption study looks at projects completed in 2007–08.
CP001 Country profiles 2004ACIAR's Country Profiles are an annual snapshot of activities in key partner countries, reporting on the progress in collaborative research being carried out between Australia and partner countries.
CP002 Fisheries project profiles 2005-06This publication summarises ACIAR's Fisheries projects, with 25 active and one recently concluded project included.
CP003 Working with ACIAR now and in the futureStakeholder survey and ACIAR actions.
CP004 Impact of the John Allwright Fellowship Scheme - Survey ReportACIAR currently invests $2.3 million annually on John Allwright Fellowship (JAF) awards for postgraduate study in Australia by scientist involved in active ACIAR projects.
CP005 Building on the John Allwright Fellowship SchemeA survey of participants in the small grants scheme for former John Allwright Fellow's who after completing their postgraduate studies, returned to work in their home country.
CP006 ACIAR Activities in Fisheries and Aquaculture in Indonesia 2005-2006ACIAR's Indonesia program has a strong emphasis on agricultural research interventions to increase farmer and fisher incomes.
CP009 Country Profiles 2005Country Profiles 2005
CP010 Working with ACIAR now and in the future: ACIAR's response to the results of a survey of international stakeholdersAn independent semi-structured dialogue survey of key international ACIAR stakeholders.
CP012 Country Profiles 2006The ACIAR country profiles are designed as a snapshot of the collaborative research being carried out between Australia and our various partner countries.
CP013 Country profiles 2007A snapshot of ACIAR's work as at June 2007.
CP014 ACIAR Corporate Plan 2008–2012ACIAR's Corporate Plan 2008-2012 outlines the challenges for the Centre in regard to its operating environment.
CP015 Country Profiles 2008-09The ACIAR Country Profiles 2008-09.
CP017 The John Allwright Fellowship scheme: survey report 2008The John Allwright Fellowship scheme aims to provide enhancement of the research capabilities of partner-country institutions through postgraduate training of partner-country scientists. This survey looks at the effectiveness of the scheme to determine program strengths and weaknesses.
CP018 Restoring China’s GrasslandsThis brochure is focused on an ACIAR-funded farming-systems project that aims to improve the incomes of poor farmers in the China grasslands, while simultaneously tackling environmental issues of global concern.
CP019 Country Profiles 2009-10The ACIAR country profiles are a snapshot of the collaborative research being carried out between Australia and some of our partner countries. They contain short summaries of active and concluded projects in each country, as well as relevant extracts from ACIAR's 2008-09 Annual Report and 2009-10 Annual Operational Plan.
CP020 ACIAR Publications Catalogue 2010An indexed catalogue of ACIAR publications up to the end of June 2010.
CP021 ACIAR Corporate BrochureACIAR Corporate Brochure
CP022 ACIAR fisheries program project profiles 2011-2012The Fisheries Program, through research partnerships, assists collaborating agencies to build and sustain their capacity to manage capture fisheries and aquaculture industries for improved incomes and food security.
CP023 Strategic Framework for International Agricultural Research within Australia’s aid programThe report of an independent panel commissioned by ACIAR to develop a strategic framework for international agricultural research within Australia's aid program in response to the 2011 Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness.
CP024 ACIAR fisheries program project profiles 2012The Fisheries Program, through research partnerships, assists collaborating agencies to build and sustain their capacity to manage capture fisheries and aquaculture industries for improved incomes and food security.
CP025 Independent review of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)The Minister for Foreign Affairs commissioned a Panel to conduct a Review of ACIAR.
The Review was asked to address issues including: the appropriateness of ACIAR’s goals and strategies in helping people overcome poverty; ACIAR’s effectiveness in improving livelihoods through more productive and sustainable agriculture, and achieving knowledge generation and capacity building outcomes; and the efficiency of ACIAR’s operations and arrangements for managing research programs and building capacity, including internal capability and systems, risk management, performance oversight, and transparency.
Economic Evaluation
- (Back to top)EEU-WP01 Project development assessment: Project 8938: management of clay soils for lowland rice-based cropping systems
This paper reports the results of one of ACIAR's early project development assessments of a research proposal
EEU-WP02 Project development assessment: genetic identification and stock improvement of tilapia in Malaysia and Fiji: project 9206Tilapia are an extremely versatile fish for aquaculture, with high reproductive and growth rates
EEU-WP03 Disaggregation rather than mathematical manipulation for incorporating research impacts on supplyMost accepted approaches for evaluating the potential impact of research on agricultural production rely on a measure of the shift in the supply due to the research as the basis for estimating the welfare gains
EEU-WP04 A model for evaluation of waste reducing postharvest researchEvaluation of the impact and potential impact of agricultural (and other sector) research has been the focus of a significant amount of research during the past 25 to 30 years
EEU-WP05 Project development assessment: mineral elements limiting sheep production in China (project 8911)ACIAR Project 8911, 'Mineral Elements Limiting Sheep Production in China', addresses the issue that inadequate supplies of essential minerals to grazing sheep in northern China have a significant detrimental effect on the production of those animals
EEU-WP06 Project development assessment: Pacific Island pearl oyster resources development (project 9131)The ACIAR Fisheries Program is considering a project proposal aimed at investigating the development of the pearl oyster resources in the South Pacific
EEU-WP07 Some economic aspects for considering future directions for tropical forage researchDuring the past seven years ACIAR has been developing an information system (IS) designed to provide a systematic basis for supporting research decision-making
EEU-WP08 Evaluation of postharvest research: results for an application to tropical fruit research projects and some further methodologicAs most economies develop there is an important trend to specialisation in the production of most activities
EEU-WP09 An economic evaluation of postharvest tropical fruit research: some preliminary resultsAs most economies develop there is an important trend to specialisation in the production of most activities
EEU-WP10 Estimating the social cost of the impacts of fungi and aflatoxinsFungi are a diverse group of organisms ranging from simple single cells through to complex structures
EEU-WP11 An overview of ACIAR's economic assessment of the postharvest program projectsAn overview of ACIAR's economic assessment of the postharvest program projects
EEU-WP12 Collaboration between ACIAR and other research institutions in research evaluation: experience in the Asia, Pacific and AfricanThe Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) was established in 1982 to support collaborative research between Australian scientists and scientists from developing countries
EEU-WP13 Inclusion of environmental and human health impacts in agricultural research evaluations: review and some recent evaluationsThe motivation for writing this paper is well expressed in the following words of Pearce and Warford (1993, p 3): 'Most people are now painfully aware that pursuing economic growth without paying adequate attention to the environment-both built and natural-is unlikely to be sustainable: it cannot last
EEU-WP14 Project development assessment: the application of plant tissue culture techniques to the propagation and breeding of tea in IndonesiaTea is a very important crop not only in Indonesia, but also in a number of other countries in the world
EEU-WP15 An overview of ACIAR's economic evaluation activities with an animal sciences program focusDuring the past seven to eight years ACIAR has been developing an institutional Information System to support decision-making at various levels within the Centre
EEU-WP16 Incorporating atmospheric environmental degradation in research evaluation of options for the replacement of methyl bromideThis paper describes the projected net economic impact of a collaborative research project on the replacements for methyl bromide in timber for quarantine purposes (ACIAR PN 9406) proposed by CSIRO and FRIM1 for funding by ACIAR
EEU-WP17 Integration of research evaluation analysis into research institution decision-making: An overview of progress at ACIARSince it was created in 1982, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) has placed considerable importance on developing a systematic information base to support its research resource allocation decision-making
EEU-WP18 An overview of ACIAR's economic evaluation activities with a forestry program focusDuring the past seven to eight years ACIAR has been developing an institutional Information System to support decision-making at various levels within the Centre
EEU-WP19 Dry land farming in the semi-arid tropics of Kenya: ACIAR project experienceThis paper reports on the outcomes and presents an impact assessment of two joint ACIAR-CSIRO-KARI projects which were both entitled 'The improvement of dry land agriculture in the African semi-arid tropics' and whose aim was to find effective management responses and affordable technological innovations as solutions to some of the problem of dryland farming in the semi-arid tropics
EEU-WP20 Project development assessment: pineapple quality improvement (PN9407)This project deals with two main problems in the pineapple industry: blackheart injury and crown deterioration
EEU-WP21 The human health benefits of research to reduce the hydrogen cyanide potential in cassava cultivars in Africa: A completed project assessment of project PN9007This paper describes a completed project assessment of an ACIAR project PN9007 entitled 'Cassava cyanide: Improved techniques for estimation and influence of environment on concentration' and an associated small project entitled 'Cassava safety: Development and evaluation of simple tests of the cyanogenic potential of cassava flour and cassava tubers'
EEU-WP22 Overcoming the shortage of fuelwood and poles through forestry research: estimate of benefits from three completed ACIAR forestry projects in Africa and ThailandThis paper describes a completed project assessment of three ACIAR funded projects
EEU-WP23 Estimates of realised and potential impacts of three ACIAR projects on the ecology, epidemiology and control of ticks and tick-based diseases in sub-Saharan AfricaThis paper describes a completed project assessment of the following three ACIAR-funded projects: (1) Ecology, epidemiology and control of ticks and tick-borne diseases (PN8303); (2) Develop better methods to manage tick resistance to acaricides in Zimbabwe and Australia (PN9047); and (3) Improved methods for the diagnosis and control of bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis in Zimbabwe and Australia (PN9118)
EEU-WP24 Project development assessment: profilic worm-resistant meat sheep for Maharashtra, India and AustraliaThis paper describes a project development assessment of a proposal for collaborative research (ACIAR project PN9422) between Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, a non-government organisation in India, and four Australian institutions
EEU-WP25 A preliminary evaluation of 54 ACIAR-supported projects in Thailand (1983-1995)This report is the first of a two-stage activity with the aim of undertaking economic evaluations of all ACIAR-supported projects completed (as of Novemver 1996) in Thailand
EEU-WP26 An economic evaluation of realised and potential impacts of ACIAR's biological control projects (1983-1996)Over the 14-year period from 1983, ACIAR invested significantly in biological control research
EEU-WP27 Evaluation of the Crawford Fund master class in biotechnology: A tracer study of participants, their sponsoring institutions and course providersThe master classes in biotechnology represent a new development in the retraining of professional scientists in developing countries The specific purpose of this training has been to expose mid-career scientists and scientific administrators involved in agricultural research to the principles of molecular biology underlying the new techniques and tools of biotechnology, and the application of these to improve the efficiency and outcomes of the research activities in their own institutions
EEU-WP28 Project development assessment: an economic evaluation of the potential benefits of integrating apomixis into hybrid riceThe four main challenges confronting international rice research at present are: to meet the food needs of rapidly growing populations in the less developed countries; to increase the social equity for poor rice-farming and rice-consuming families; to protect the environment; and to conserve natural resources for future generations
EEU-WP29 An assessment of the success and impact of ACIAR projects based on independent reviews of 111 ACIAR projectsIn 1990, Bruce A Auld reviewed 71 independent assessments of ACIAR projects which had been undertaken between the time ACIAR was established in 1982 and March 1990
EEU-WP30 A global agro-climatic analysis of the distribution and production of livestock commoditiesInvestment in agricultural research in developing countries is being increasingly targeted at those areas and issues where the economic and environmental benefits may be expected to be greatest
EEU-WP31 An assessment of ACIAR-funded IARC special and restricted grants projectThis report was commissioned as part of ACIAR's response to an audit review of its Multi-lateral Sub-program which recommended that it implement evaluations of completed Special Purpose and Restricted Grant projects funded by the International Agricultural Research Centre (IARC) program
EEU-WP32 ACIAR economic impact model for use in project development (ex-ante) and completed project (or ex-post) evaluations: a user's manualThis paper discusses the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) Economic Impact Model which can be used in ex-ante and ex-post evaluations of projects
EEU-WP33 A qualitative assessment of the research capacity and community impacts of three randomly selected ACIAR-sponsored projectsThis small study follows from an earlier study (Mauldon 1998) that examined the external reviews of 111 ACIAR-sponsored large bilateral projects completed between 1990 and 1997
External Publications
- (Back to top)EXT01 Master Plan for Agricultural Research Cambodia
A national agricultural master plan with guidance and reference for research in Cambodia.
EXT02 The medium term development strategy 2005-2010 Papua New GuineaThe medium term development strategy 2005-2010 Papua New Guinea
EXT03 Republic of South Africa Agricultural Research Council strategic plan 2005-2008This document guides the processes and activities of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) towards the realisation of its strategic goals.
EXT04 Indonesian Strategic Plans 2005-2009: the Center for the Assessment and Development of Agricultural TechnologyIndonesian Strategic Plans 2005-2009 developed as a response to the changes of the strategic environment and organisation of Indonesian agricultural research and development organisations.
EXT05 National Agriculture Development Plan 2007-2016The Papua New Guinea Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has developed this National Agriculture Development Plan (NADP) as a blue print to guide our future directions in agriculture and rural development.
Fact Sheets
- (Back to top)IAFS02 Sustaining Indonesia’s fisheries
A fact sheet on Impact Assessment Series 55 (IAS55) which was a review and impact assessment of ACIAR fisheries projects in Indonesia.
Final Reports
- (Back to top)Australia–Laos Timber Chain of Custody Capacity Building Project
Final Report for C2010/159: Australia–Laos Timber Chain of Custody Capacity Building Project
FR2007-01 Future directions for animal health services in IndonesiaFinal report
FR2007-02 Mastotermes darwiniensis in the Lae area of PNGFinal report
FR2007-03 Options for teak industry development in south-east Sulawesi, IndonesiaFinal Report
FR2007-03a [Indonesian] Options for teak industry development in south-east Sulawesi, IndonesiaIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2007/197.
FR2007-04 A review of the future prospects for the world coconut industry and past research in coconut production and productFinal report
FR2007-05 Improving lobster grow-out and nutrition in West Nusa Tenggara–a feasibility studyFinal report
FR2007-06 The vegetable industry in the PhilippinesFinal report
FR2007-07 Papua New Guinea coffee and cocoa policy linkagesFinal report
FR2007-08 A constraints analysis of mango supply chain improvement in PakistanFinal report
FR2007-09 Happy Seeder policy linkage scoping studyFinal report
FR2007-10 Vegetable value chains in Eastern Indonesia–a focus on chilliFinal report for SMAR/2007/042.
FR2007-10a [Indonesian] Vegetable value chains in Eastern Indonesia–a focus on chilliIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2007/042.
FR2007-11 Securing the profitability of the Flores coffee industryFinal report
FR2007-12 Securing the profitability of the Toraja coffee industryFinal report
FR2007-13 The citrus market in Indonesia - an Eastern Indonesian perspectiveFinal report
FR2007-14 Livestock health and vaccines in Cambodia and LaosFinal report
FR2007-15 Cattle and buffalo in Cambodia and Laos: The economic and policy environment for smallholdersFinal report
FR2007-16 Improving the marketing system for fresh produce of the highlands of PNGFinal report
FR2008-01 Assessment of zoonotic diseases in IndonesiaFinal report
FR2008-02 Scoping study to assess the technical and economic feasibility of wheat production in southern BangladeshFinal report
FR2008-03 Philippine policy linkages scoping studyFinal report
FR2008-04 Food safety research in Indonesia: a scoping study and ACIAR's responseFinal Report
FR2008-05 Permanent beds for irrigated rice–wheat and alternative cropping systems in north-west India and south-east AustraliaFinal report
FR2008-06 Vaccine business development in the Lao PDRFinal report
FR2008-07 Yam nutrition and soil fertility management in the PacificFinal report
FR2008-08 An inventory of wild sandalwood stocks in VanuatuFinal report
FR2008-09 Policy, institutional and economic constraints to aquaculture research adoption in VietnamFinal report
FR2008-10 Identifying research priorities for development of the beef industry in Cambodia and Lao PDRFinal report
FR2008-11 Developing the ornamentals industry in the Pacific: an opportunity for income generationFinal report for HORT/2006/055.
FR2008-12 Modelling water and solute processes and scenarios for optimisation of permanent raised bed systemsFinal report for LWR/2005/059.
FR2008-13 The potential for cashews in eastern IndonesiaFinal report for SMAR/2007/197 [Cashew].
FR2008-13a [Indonesian] The potential for cashews in eastern IndonesiaIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2007/197.
FR2008-14 The potential for mangoes in eastern IndonesiaFinal report for SMAR/2007/197 [Mango].
FR2008-15 The potential for mangosteen in eastern IndonesiaFinal report for SMAR/2007/197 [Mangosteen].
FR2008-15a [Indonesian] The potential for mangosteen in eastern IndonesiaIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2007/197 [Mangosteen].
FR2008-16 The potential for passionfruit in eastern IndonesiaFinal report for SMAR/2007/197 [Passionfruit].
FR2008-16a [Indonesian] The potential for passionfruit in eastern IndonesiaIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2007/197 [Passionfruit].
FR2008-17 The potential for rambutan in eastern IndonesiaFinal report for SMAR/2007/197 [Rambutan].
FR2008-17a [Indonesian] The potential for rambutan in eastern IndonesiaIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2007/197 [Rambutan].
FR2008-18a Improving lobster grow-out and nutrition in West Nusa Tenggara–a feasibility study [Indonesian]Final report for SMAR/2007/228 [Indonesian].
FR2008-19 Development of an embryo culture manual and transplantation techniqueFinal report for HORT/2006/006.
FR2008-19a Development of an embryo culture manual and transplantation technique [Vietnamese]Final report for HORT/2006/006 [Vietnamese].
FR2008-19b Development of an embryo culture manual and transplantation technique [Indonesian]Final report for HORT/2006/006 [Indonesian].
FR2008-20 A scoping study investigating opportunities for improving biosecurity on commercial poultry farms in IndonesiaFinal report for AH/2007/060.
FR2008-21 Improved beef production in central VietnamFinal report for LPS/2002/078.
FR2008-22 Establishment of fruit fly pest-free areasFinal report for CP/2007/002.
FR2008-23 Research and implementation issues related to management of the brown planthopper / virus problem in rice in VietnamFinal report for CP/2007/211.
FR2008-24 Targeting crop protection R&D towards social change amongst ethnic minority communities in central VietnamFinal report for CP/2006/084.
FR2008-25 The role of women in the safe production, promotion and utilisation of indigenous vegetablesFinal report for CP/2006/113.
FR2008-26 The potential for tropical fruits production in Tonga: a feasibility and constraints analysisFinal report for HORT/2006/108.
FR2008-27 Detection surveys for mango seed and pulp weevils in Sarangani, Davao del Sur and Samal Island, Mindanao, PhilippinesFinal report for HORT/2007/210 and HORT/2007/032.
FR2008-28 Feeding papaya fruits and betel nuts to reduce parasite burdens and increase growth rate in pigsFinal report for AH/2006/038.
FR2008-29 Control of Newcastle disease and identification of major constraints in village chicken production systems in MyanmarFinal report for AH/2002/042.
FR2008-30 Improving productivity and sustainability of rainfed farming systems for the western loess plateau of Gansu provinceFinal report for CIM/1999/094.
FR2008-31 Opportunities to improve land and water management practices in BhutanFinal report for LWR/2007/212.
FR2008-32 Lentil and Lathyrus in the cropping systems of NepalFinal report for CIM/1999/064.
FR2008-33 Drying systems to improve grain quality in north-east IndiaFinal report for CIM/2001/026.
FR2008-34 Managing trade risks arising from the use of crop protection chemicals in mangoes in the PhilippinesFinal report for HORT/2006/011.
FR2008-35 Agricultural water-use efficiency in north-west ChinaFinal report for LWR/2006/076.
FR2008-35a Agricultural water-use efficiency in north-west China [Mandarin]Final report for LWR/2006/076 [Mandarin].
FR2008-36 Facilitating farmer uptake of ACIAR project results: World Vision collaborative programFinal report for PLIA/2000/165.
FR2008-37 Increasing milk production from cattle in TibetFinal report for LPS/2002/104.
FR2008-38 A sea cucumber fisheries management project in PNG: a project feasibility review to ACIARFinal report for C2006/040
FR2008-39 Genetic and morphological relationships of mud crabs, genus Scylla, from throughout the Indo-PacificFinal report for FIS/1992/017.
FR2008-40 Improving smallholder crop-livestock systems in eastern IndonesiaFinal report for LPS/2004/005.
FR2008-41 Establishment of beef industries in additional red soils provinces in ChinaFinal report for PLIA/2006/151.
FR2008-42 Impact of migration and off-farm employment on roles of women and appropriate technologies in Asian and Australian mixed farming systemsFinal report for PLIA/2000/039.
FR2008-43 Horticulture industry development for market-remote communities: Cape York and SamoaFinal report for HORT/2001/023.
FR2008-44 Developing profitable beef business systems for previously disadvantaged farmers in South AfricaFinal report for LPS/1999/036.
FR2008-45 Impacts of the policy and institutional environment on ACIAR research in the South PacificFinal report for PLIA/2005/150.
FR2008-46 Enhancing project impact and science capability through ongoing evaluationFinal report for PLIA/2002/103.
FR2008-47 Economic and policy constraints affecting the development of small-scale dairy farmers in PakistanFinal report for PLIA/2006/136.
FR2008-48 Fertilisation-independent formation of embryo, endosperm and pericarp for apomictic hybrid riceFinal report for CIM/2002/106.
FR2009-01 Prospects for integrated timber–forage–livestock agroforestry systems for economic diversification in West Timor farming communitiesFinal report for SMAR/2006/080.
FR2009-01a [Indonesian] Prospects for integrated timber–forage–livestock agroforestry systems for economic diversification in West Timor farming communitiesIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2006/080.
FR2009-02 Improving productivity and the participation of youth and women in the Papua New Guinea cocoa, coconut and oil palm industriesFinal report for ASEM/2002/014.
FR2009-03 Herbicide use strategies and weed management options in Filipino and Australian croppingFinal report for SMCN/2003/011.
FR2009-04 Identifying economic and social constraints for water management in vegetable production in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa TenggaraFinal report for SMAR/2007/219
FR2009-04a [Indonesian] Identifying economic and social constraints for water management in vegetable production in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa TenggaraIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2007/219.
FR2009-05 Contract farming options for shrimp production in eastern IndonesiaFinal report for SMAR/2007/226.
FR2009-05a [Indonesian] Contract farming options for shrimp production in eastern IndonesiaIndonesian translation of the final report for SMAR/2007/226.
FR2009-06 Assessing the South-East Asian tropical lobster supply and major market demandsFinal report for SMAR/2007/228.
FR2009-07 Abalone industry enhancement in eastern IndonesiaFinal report for C2007/102.
FR2009-07a [Indonesian] Abalone industry enhancement in eastern Indonesia [Indonesian]Indonesian translation of the final report for C2007/102.
FR2009-08 Improving the marketing system for maize and soybeans in CambodiaFinal report for ASEM/2003/012.
FR2009-09 Analysis of nutritional constraints to cocoa production in Papua New GuineaFinal report for SMCN/2006/031.
FR2009-10 Managing groundwater access in the central highlands (Tay Nguyen), VietnamFinal report for SMCN/2002/015.
FR2009-11 Overcoming magnesium deficiency in oil palm crops on volcanic ash soils of Papua new GuineaFinal report for SMCN/2000/046.
FR2009-12 Improving sustainability and profitability of village sea cucumber fisheries in Solomon IslandsFinal report for FIS/2003/051.
FR2009-13 Increasing the productivity of cattle in India and Australia with rumen fungal treatmentsFinal report for AH/1997/058.
FR2009-14 Salinity reduction in tannery effluents in India and AustraliaFinal report for AH/2001/005.
FR2009-15 Evaluating domestic tuna fisheries projectsFinal report for ASEM/2004/011.
FR2009-16 Development of a vaccine for the control of Gumboro in village and small poultry holdings in IndonesiaFinal report for AH/2000/083.
FR2009-17 Farming systems research for crop diversification in Cambodia and AustraliaFinal report for ASEM/2000/109.
FR2009-18 Microbial contaminants associated with sago processing and storage in Papua New GuineaFinal report for ASEM/2001/016.
FR2009-19 Economic performance and management of the Gulf of Papua prawn fisheryFinal report for ASEM/2002/050.
FR2009-20 Inland pond aquaculture in Papua New Guinea: assessment of the industry and evaluation of smallholder research and development needsFinal report for FIS/2001/034.
FR2009-21 Feeding village poultry in Solomon IslandsFinal report for LPS/2003/054.
FR2009-22 Using local feeds to reduce the cost of pig and poultry production in TongaFinal report for LPS/2006/149.
FR2009-23 Biological control of two major weeds affecting crop and livestock production in East TimorFinal report for LPS/2003/028.
FR2009-24 Strategies to increase growth of weaned Bali calvesFinal report for LPS/2004/023.
FR2009-25 Opportunities to use cocoa pods and forages to address feed gaps during the dry season in Southeast SulawesiFinal report for SMAR/2007/013.
FR2009-26 Potential economic impacts of the Varroa bee mite on the pollination of major crops in Papua New GuineaFinal report for AH/2008/037.
FR2009-27 Integrated pest management and supply chain improvement for mangoes in the Philippines and AustraliaFinal report for HORT/2003/071.
FR2009-28 Development of a model for the control of fasciolosis in cattle and buffaloes in CambodiaFinal report for AH/2002/099.
FR2009-29 Large-scale production of a vaccine and diagnostic reagents for Jembrana disease in IndonesiaFinal report for AH/2004/074.
FR2009-30 Identification of policy responses to minimise negative socioeconomic impacts of an avian influenza epidemic in IndonesiaFinal report for AH/2004/032.
FR2009-31 Strengthening market information activities in VietnamFinal report for ADP/2001/066.
FR2009-32 Scoping study on impacts and policy implication of plausible futures for Indonesia and AustraliaFinal report for ADP/2007/044.
FR2009-33 Agricultural trade liberalisation and domestic market reforms in Indian agricultureFinal report for ADP/2002/089.
FR2009-34 Exploring alternative futures for agricultural knowledge, science and technology (AKST)Final report for ADP/2004/045.
FR2009-35 Viability of alternative frameworks for agricultural trade negotiationsFinal report for ADP/2008/005.
FR2009-36 Sustainable land-use change in the north-western provinces of ChinaFinal report for ADP/2002/021.
FR2009-37 Trade liberalisation, agriculture and land degradation in Fiji: implications for sustainable development policiesFinal report for ADP/2002/047.
FR2009-38 Improved diagnostic and control methodologies for two major livestock diseases in Lao PDR and Yunnan province, ChinaFinal report for AH/1994/038.
FR2009-39 Poverty alleviation and food security through improving the sweetpotato-pig systems in Papua, IndonesiaFinal report for AH/1998/054.
FR2009-40 Assessing and extending schemes to enhance the profitability of the PNG coffee industry via price premiums for qualityFinal report for ASEM/2004/042.
FR2009-41 Evaluation of production technology, product quality and market potential for the development of bivalve mollusc aquaculture in the PhilippinesFinal report for FIS/2007/045.
FR2009-42 Cost effective disinfestation treatments for Pacific horticultureFinal report for PC/2008/029.
FR2009-43 Development of PRSV-P resistant papaya genotypes by introgression of genes from wild Carica speciesFinal report for HORT/2001/049.
FR2009-44 Seasonal climate forecasting for better irrigation system management in Lombok, IndonesiaFinal report for SMCN/2002/033.
FR2009-45 Enhancing agricultural production in the Philippines by sustainable use of shallow groundwaterFinal report for SMCN/2003/006
FR2009-46 Improving understanding and management of rice pathogens in CambodiaFinal report for CIM/2003/030
FR2009-47 Towards a sustainable oil palm industry in Papua New GuineaThe final report for project SMCN/2008/028
FR2009-48 Sustainable vegetable production in Central province, Papua New GuineaFinal report for SMCN/2008/032
FR2010-01 Improving financial returns to smallholder tree farmers in the PhilippinesFinal report for project ASEM/2003/052
FR2010-02 Smallholder commercial pig production in East Nusa Tenggara - opportunities for better market integrationFinal report for SADI-ACIAR project SMAR/2007/195 (English version)
FR2010-02a Budidaya Ternak Babi Komersial oleh Peternak Kecil di NTT - Peluang untuk Integrasi Pasar yang Lebih BaikFinal report for SADI-ACIAR project SMAR/2007/195 (Indonesian translation)
FR2010-03 Productivity and marketing enhancement for peanut in Papua New Guinea and AustraliaFinal report for project SMCN/2004/041
FR2010-04 Minimising agricultural pollution to enhance water quality in Laguna de Bay (Philippines) and Mt Lofty Ranges (Australia)Final report for project SMCN/2004/069
FR2010-05 Improved productivity, profitability and sustainability of sheep production in Maharashtra, India, through genetically enhanced prolificacy, growth and parasite resistanceFinal Report for project AH/2002/038
FR2010-06 The identification of constraints and possible remedies to livestock production by zoonotic diseases in the South PacificFinal report for project AH/2001/054
FR2010-07 Improvement of vegetable production and postharvest practices in Cambodia and AustraliaFinal report for project HORT/2003/045
FR2010-08 Management of classical swine fever and foot and mouth disease at the village level in Lao PDRFinal report for project AH/2003/001
FR2010-09 Australia–China linkage for enhanced rice cold-toleranceFinal report for project CIM/2005/152
FR2010-10 Huanglongbing management for Indonesia, Vietnam and AustraliaFinal report for project HORT/2000/043
FR2010-11 Use and improvement of sugarcane germplasmFinal report for project CIM/2000/038
FR2010-12 Mitigating the threat of banana Fusarium wilt: understanding the agroecological distribution of pathogenic forms and developing disease management strategiesFinal Report for HORT/2005/136
FR2010-13 Assessing the potential for low-cost formulated diets for mud crab aquaculture in Australia, Indonesia and VietnamFinal report for FIS/2000/065
FR2010-14 Development of fish passage criteria for floodplain species of Central LaosFinal report for small research activities FIS/2007/076 & FIS/2006/183 (note: small research activities are not published on the website)
FR2010-15 Final report: Integrated soil and crop management for rehabilitation of vegetable production in the tsunami-affected areas of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, IndonesiaFinal report for project SMCN/2005/075 Integrated soil and crop management for rehabilitation of vegetable production in the tsunami-affected areas of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, Indonesia
FR2010-16 Final report: Training in soil assessment and scientific writing for aquaculture officers in Papua New GuineaFinal report for project FIS/2009/027 Training in soil assessment and scientific writing for aquaculture officers in Papua New Guinea.
FR2010-17 Final report: Strengthening regional mechanisms to maximise benefits to smallholder shrimp farmer groups adopting better management practicesFinal report for project FIS/2006/144 Strengthening regional mechanisms to maximise benefits to smallholder shrimp farmer groups adopting better management practices
FR2010-18 Final report: Enhancing food security in eastern AfricaFinal report for project CSE/2009/043 Enhancing food security in eastern Africa. Note that this project was a small research & development activity and is therefore not available on the website.
FR2010-19 Developing research options to mainstream climate adaptation into farming systems in Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh and IndiaFinal report for project LWR/2008/015 Developing research options to mainstream climate adaptation into farming systems in Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh and India.
FR2010-20 Final report: Development of conservation farming implements for two-wheel tractors (power tillers) in Cambodia, Lao PDR and BangladeshFinal report for project CSE/2007/027 Development of conservation farming implements for two-wheel tractors (power tillers) in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Bangladesh. Note that this project is a small research and development activitiy and does not appear on the website.
FR2010-21 Final Report: Forage legumes for supplementing village pigs in Lao PDRFinal report for project AH/2004/046, Forage legumes for supplementing village pigs in Lao PDR.
FR2010-22 Final Report: Assessing mariculture market constraints and potential in South-East Sulawesi: stakeholder engagement and situation analysisFinal Report for project SMAR/2007/225, Assessing mariculture market constraints and potential in South-East Sulawesi: stakeholder engagement and situation analysis
FR2010-23 Final Report: Implementation of rodent management in intensive irrigated rice-production systems in Indonesia and VietnamFinal Report for project ADP/2003/060, Implementation of rodent management in intensive irrigated rice-production systems in Indonesia and Vietnam.
FR2010-24 Assessment and improvement of quality management during postharvest processing and storage of coffee in Papua New GuineaFinal report for ASEM/2004/017, Assessment and improvement of quality management during postharvest processing and storage of coffee in Papua New Guinea
FR2010-25 Socioeconomic impact assessment of cocoa pod borer in East New Britain province, Papua New GuineaFinal report for project ASEM/2008/034 Socioeconomic impact assessment of cocoa pod borer in East New Britain province, Papua New Guinea
FR2010-26 Final Report: Community Agricultural Technology Program (CATP)Final report for project ASEM/2006/059, Community Agricultural Technology Program (CATP)
FR2010-27 Final Report: Development of emerging farmer and crop-livestock systems in northern South AfricaFinal Report for project LPS/2002/081, Development of emerging farmer and crop-livestock systems in northern South Africa.
FR2010-28 Coordination of coffee project suite in Papua New GuineaFinal report for project ASEM/2006/033, Coordination of coffee project suite in Papua New Guinea
FR2011-01 Enhancing Papua New Guinea smallholder cocoaproduction through greater adoption of disease control practicesFinal report for project ASEM/2003/015: Enhancing Papua New Guinea smallholder cocoaproduction through greater adoption of disease control practices
FR2011-02 Utilisation of local ingredients in commercial pig feedsFinal report for project LPS/2002/079: Utilisation of local ingredients in commercial pig feeds
FR2011-03 Identifying pilot sites and research methods for soil health research in the Pacific regionFinal report for project PC/2010/038, Identifying pilot sites and research methods for soil health research in the Pacific region
FR2011-04 The effect of research on agricultural productivity in IndonesiaFinal Report for project AGB/2010/018 The effect of research on agricultural productivity in Indonesia
FR2011-05 Sustainable management of coffee green scales in Papua New GuineaFinal Report for project ASEM/2004/047, Sustainable management of coffee green scales in Papua New Guinea
FR2011-06 Applying wheat quality markers in IndiaFinal Report for CIM/2010/014, Applying wheat quality markers in India.
FR2011-07 Realising genetic gains in Indonesia and Australian plantations through water and nutrient managementFinal report for project FST/2004/058 Realising genetic gains in Indonesia and Australian plantations through water and nutrient management
FR2011-08 Enhancing tree seedling supply via economic and policy changes in the Philippines nursery sectorFinal report for ASEM/2006/091 Enhancing tree seedling supply via economic and policy changes in the Philippines nursery sector
FR2011-09 Accelerating economic development through engagement and development of local industry institutions in Pacific island countriesFinal report for project ADP/2010/024 Accelerating economic development through engagement and development of local industry institutions in Pacific island countries
FR2011-10 Assessment, management and marketing of goods and services from cutover native forests in Papua New GuineaFinal report for project FST/2004/061 Assessment, management and marketing of goods and services from cutover native forests in Papua New Guinea
FR2011-11 Oilseed brassica improvement in China, India and AustraliaFinal report for project CIM/1999/072 Oilseed brassica improvement in China, India and Australia
FR2011-12 Ensuring productivity and food security through sustainable control of wheat yellow rust in AsiaFinal report for CIM/2003/067 Ensuring productivity and food security through sustainable control of wheat yellow rust in Asia
FR2011-13 Seeds of Life 2Final report for project CIM/2003/014 Seeds of life 2
FR2011-14 Improving the quality of pearl millet residues for livestockFinal Report for project CIM/1999/062 Improving the quality of pearl millet residues for livestock
FR2011-15 Improving goat production in integrated estate cropping systems in South SulawesiFinal report for project SMAR/2007/201 Improving goat production in integrated estate cropping systems in South Sulawesi
FR2011-16 Market development for citrus from eastern IndonesiaFinal report for project SMAR/2007/196 Market development for citrus from eastern Indonesia.
FR2011-17 Developing a regional conservation agriculture hub for northern Africa: scoping study assessmentFinal Report for project CSE/2010/027 Developing a regional conservation agriculture hub for northern Africa: scoping study assessment
FR2011-18 Improving rice productivity in South and South-East SulawesiFinal Report for project SMAR/2007/216 Improving rice productivity in South and South-East Sulawesi
FR2011-19 Benchmarking the beef supply chain in eastern IndonesiaFinal Report for project SMAR/2007/202 Benchmarking the beef supply chain in eastern Indonesia.
FR2011-20 Evaluating strategies to improve calf survival in West Timor villagesFinal report for project LPS/2006/005 Evaluating strategies to improve calf survival in West Timor villages
FR2011-21 Facilitating efficient agricultural markets in India: an assessment of competition and regulatory reform requirementsFinal report for project ADP/2007/062 Facilitating efficient agricultural markets in India: an assessment of competition and regulatory reform requirements
FR2011-22 Integrated disease management (IDM) for anthracnose, Phytophthora blight, and whitefly-transmitted geminivirus in chili pepper in IndonesiaFinal report for project HORT/2004/048 Integrated disease management (IDM) for anthracnose, Phytophthora blight, and whitefly-transmitted geminivirus in chili pepper in Indonesia
FR2011-23 Enhancing farm profitability in north-western India and South Australia by improving grain quality of wheatFinal report for project CIM/2006/094 Enhancing farm profitability in north-western India and South Australia by improving grain quality of wheat
FR2011-24 Optimising the productivity of the potato/brassica cropping system in Central and West Java and potato/brassica/allium system in South Sulawesi and West Nusa TenggaraFinal report for project AGB/2005/167, Optimising the productivity of the potato/brassica cropping system in Central and West Java and potato/brassica/allium system in South Sulawesi and West Nusa Tenggara
FR2011-25 Samal Island Mango Growers Association (SIMAGA) mango study tour 2010Final report for project HORT/2010/030, Samal Island Mango Growers Association (SIMAGA) mango study tour 2010
FR2011-26 Preliminary assessment of the handline (banca) fisheries in the PhilippinesFinal Report for project (FIS/2009/033) Preliminary assessment of the handline (banca) fisheries in the Philippines
FR2011-27 Analyses of three Mekong River fisheries databasesFinal Report for project FIS/2006/137 Analyses of three Mekong River fisheries databases
FR2011-28 Efficient nutrient use in rice production in Vietnam achieved using inoculant biofertilisersFinal report for project SMCN/2002/073 Efficient nutrient use in rice production in Vietnam achieved using inoculant biofertilisers
FR2011-29 Increasing food security and farmer livelihoods through enhanced legume cultivation in the central dry zone of BurmaFinal Report for project SMCN/2006/013 Increasing food security and farmer livelihoods through enhanced legume cultivation in the central dry zone of Burma (Myanmar)
FR2011-30 The epidemiology, pathogenesis and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and VietnamFinal Report for project AH/2004/040, The epidemiology, pathogenesis and control of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ducks in Indonesia and Vietnam
FR2011-31 Control and characterisation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strains in poultry in IndonesiaFinal Report for project AH/2006/050, Control and characterisation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strains in poultry in Indonesia
FR2011-32 Improved hatchery and grow-out technology for marine finfish aquaculture in the Asia–Pacific regionFinal Report for project FIS/2002/077 Improved hatchery and grow-out technology for marine finfish aquaculture in the Asia–Pacific region
FR2011-33 Barramundi feed development trial in Western Province, Papua New GuineaFinal Report for project FIS/2008/043, Barramundi feed development trial in Western Province, Papua New Guinea
FR2011-34 Land capability assessment and classification for sustainable, pond-based aquaculture systemsFinal report for project FIS/2002/076, Land capability assessment and classification for sustainable, pond-based aquaculture systems
FR2011-35 Tropical sea cucumber aquaculture symposium in the Asia–Pacific regionFinal report for project FIS/2010/035, Symposium on tropical sea cucumber aquaculture symposium in the Asia–Pacific region
FR2012-01 Expanding the area for Rabi-season cropping in southern BangladeshFinal report for project LWR/2005/146, Expanding the area for Rabi-season cropping in southern Bangladesh
FR2012-02 Fish supply and demand in the lower Mekong basin with special reference to CambodiaFinal Report for project FIS/2010/031, Fish supply and demand in the lower Mekong basin with special reference to Cambodia
FR2012-03 Improving resilience and adaptive capacity of fisheries-dependent communities in Solomon IslandsFinal report for project FIS/2007/116, Improving resilience and adaptive capacity of fisheries-dependent communities in Solomon Islands
FR2012-04 Extension approaches to scaling out livestock production in northern Lao PDRFinal Report for project ASEM/2005/124 Extension approaches to scaling out livestock production in northern Lao PDR
FR2012-05 Freshwater prawn aquaculture in the Pacific region: improving culture stock quality and nutrition in FijiFinal report for project FIS/2005/108 Freshwater prawn aquaculture in the Pacific region: improving culture stock quality and nutrition in Fiji
FR2012-06 Management of fungal root rot in plantation acacias in IndonesiaFinal Report for project [FST/2003/048] Management of fungal root rot plantation acacias in Indonesia
FR2012-07 A review of the use of portable sawmills in Papua New Guinea and Solomon IslandsFinal Report for project [FST/2003/049] A review of the use of portable sawmills in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands
FR2012-08 Improving value and marketability of coconut woodFinal Report for project FST/2004/054, Improving value and marketability of coconut wood
FR2012-09 Establishing pest detection systems in South Pacific countries and AustraliaFinal Report for project FST/2004/053, Establishing pest detection systems in South Pacific countries and Australia
FR2012-10 Value-adding to Lao PDR plantation timber productsFinal Report for project FST/2005/100, Value-adding to Lao PDR plantation timber products
FR2012-11 Improving economic outcomes for smallholders growing teak in agroforestry systems in IndonesiaFinal Report for project FST/2005/177, Improving economic outcomes for smallholders growing teak in agroforestry systems in Indonesia
FR2012-12 Processing of Canarium indicum nuts: adapting and refining techniques to benefit farmers in the South PacificFinal Report for project FST/2006/048,Processing of Canarium indicum nuts: adapting and refining techniques to benefit farmers in the South Pacific
FR2012-13 Improving the efficiency of land-use change in ChinaFinal Report for project ADP/2007/055, Improving the efficiency of land-use change in China
FR2012-14 Management of pig-associated zoonoses in Lao PDRFinal Report for project [AH/2006/161], Management of pig-associated zoonoses in Lao PDR
FR2012-15 Improving farming systems for managing soil-borne pathogens of ginger in Fiji and AustraliaFinal Report for project [PC/2004/049], Improving farming systems for managing soil-borne pathogens of ginger in Fiji and Australia
FR2012-16 Control of Asian honey bees in Solomon IslandsFinal Report for project [PC/2004/030] Control of Asian honey bees in Solomon Islands
FR2012-17 Promising indigenous fish species and bioremediation for barramundi aquaculture in northern AustraliaFinal report for project FIS/2004/065, Promising indigenous fish species and bioremediation for barramundi aquaculture in northern Australia
FR2012-18 Development of winged oyster pearl industry in TongaFinal report for project FIS/2006/172, Development of winged oyster pearl industry in Tonga
FR2012-19 Improving productivity and profitability of smallholder shrimp aquaculture and related agribusinesses in IndonesiaFinal report for project FIS/2005/169, Improving productivity and profitability of smallholder shrimp aquaculture and related agribusinesses in Indonesia
FR2012-20 Achieving consistent spawning of captive yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) broodstock at Gondol Research Institute for Mariculture, Bali, IndonesiaFinal report for project FIS/2006/140: Achieving consistent spawning of captive yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) broodstock at Gondol Research Institute for Mariculture, Bali, Indonesia
FR2012-21 Domestication and commercialisation of Canarium indicum in Papua New GuineaFinal Report for project FST/2004/055 - Domestication and commercialisation of Canarium indicum in Papua New Guinea
FR2012-22 Development of integrated crop management practices to increase sustainable yield and quality of mangoes in Pakistan and AustraliaFinal report for project [HORT/2005/153] Development of integrated crop management practices to increase sustainable yield and quality of mangoes in Pakistan and Australia
FR2012-23 Improving women’s business acumen in PNG: working with women smallholders in horticultureFinal report for project ASEM/2009/042, Improving women’s business acumen in PNG: working with women smallholders in horticulture
FR2012-24 Plant biosecurity: technological research and training for improved pest diagnostics in Thailand and AustraliaFinal report for project HORT/2006/170, Plant biosecurity: technological research and training for improved pest diagnostics in Thailand and Australia
FR2012-25 Building bivalve hatchery production capacity in Vietnam and AustraliaFinal report for project FIS/2005/114, Building bivalve hatchery production capacity in Vietnam and Australia
FR2012-26 Biological control of eucalypt pests overseas and in AustraliaFinal report for project FST/2011/028, Biological control of eucalypt pests overseas and in Australia.
FR2012-27 Evaluation and adoption of improved farming practices on soil and water resources, Bohol Island, PhilippinesFinal Report for project SMCN/2004/078; Evaluation and adoption of improved farming practices on soil and water resources, Bohol Island, Philippines
FR2012-28 Improving the management of water and nitrogen fertiliser for agricultural profitability, water quality and reduced nitrous oxide emissions in China and AustraliaFinal report for project LWR/2003/039, Improving the management of water and nitrogen fertiliser for agricultural profitability, water quality and reduced nitrous oxide emissions in China and Australia
FR2012-29 Improving water resource management in India’s agriculture: search for effective institutional arrangements and policy frameworksFinal report for project LWR/2001/014, Improving water resource management in India’s agriculture: search for effective institutional arrangements and policy frameworks
FR2012-30 Promotion of conservation agriculture using permanent raised beds in irrigated cropping in the Hexi Corridor, Gansu, ChinaFinal report for project LWR/2002/094, Promotion of conservation agriculture using permanent raised beds in irrigated cropping in the Hexi Corridor, Gansu, China
FR2012-31 Enhancing development outcomes for smallholder farmers through closer collaboration between ACIAR’s landcare and other projectsFinal report for project ASEM/2009/044, Improving development outcomes for smallholder farmers through closer collaboration between landcare and other ACIAR projects.
FR2013-01 Technology for direct drilling into rice and other heavy stubbles in Pakistan and AustraliaFinal Report for project LWR/2004/035: Technology for direct drilling into rice and other heavy stubbles in Pakistan and Australia.
FR2013-02 Improving marketing efficiencym postharvest management and value addition of sweetpotato in Papua New GuineaFinal Report for project ASEM/2006/035: Improving marketing efficiency, postharvest management and value addition of sweetpotato in Papua New Guinea
FR2013-03 Sustaining landcare systems in the Philippines and AustraliaFinal Report for Project ASEM/2002/051: Sustaining landcare systems in the Philippines and Australia
FR2013-04 Re-commercialisation of the pyrethrum industry in PNG and improving harvested yields in AustraliaFinal Report for project ASEM/2006/023: Re-commercialisation of the pyrethrum industry in PNG and improving harvested yields in Australia
FR2013-07 Improved silvicultural management of Endospermum medullosum (whitewood) for enhanced plantation forestry outcomes in VanuatuFinal Report for project FST/2005/089: Improved silvicultural management of Endospermum medullosum (whitewood) for enhanced plantation forestry outcomes in Vanuatu
Impact Assessment Series
- (Back to top)IAS001 Control of Newcastle disease in village chickens
Between 1983 and 1992, ACIAR invested A$3 million in research to find a vaccine that could provide protection from Newcastle disease in chickens and be applied in village environments in developing countries
IAS002 Increased efficiency of straw utilisation by cattle and buffaloACIAR has sponsored several research projects with the aim of increasing the efficiency of straw utilisation by cattle and buffaloes in some Australian and Indian situations
IAS003 Establishment of a protected area in VanuatuThe Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) project ANREI/90/20 assisted in the establishment of a number of protected areas in Vanuatu by improving information flows and by establishing appropriate institutional structures
IAS004 Raw wool production and marketing in ChinaAn evaluation and economic assessment of an ACIAR project aimed at improving economic knowledge of the Chinese wool industry.
IAS005 Fruit fly in Malaysia and Thailand 1985-1993Fruit flies are a serious economic pest affecting horticultural production world-wide
IAS006 Pigeonpea improvementThis study was commissioned by ACIAR to evaluate the economic impact of two projects (8201 and 8567) for which ACIAR provided support from 1982-89
IAS007 Reducing fish losses due to Epizootic Ulcerative SyndromeACIAR project no 9130 established causes and control measures for epizootic ulcerative syndrome, a major killer of wild and cultured fish
IAS008 Australian tree species selection in ChinaThe Chinese have been planting Australian tree species for more than 100 years
IAS009 Sulphur test KCl-40 and growth of the Australian canola industryTwo ACIAR projects in the mid-1980s (Projects 8328 and 8804) funded research at the University of New England to help better understand and improve phosphorus and sulphur management in tropical agricultural systems
IAS010 Conservation tillage and controlled trafficThe following review is an financial assessment of an ACIAR conservation tillage and controlled traffic research project which was conducted in China (for the conservation tillage component) and Australia (for the controlled traffic component) during the period 1993?1996, inclusive
IAS011 Postharvest R & D concerning tropical fruitsThis study evaluates the economic impact of two projects supported by ACIAR over the period 1983 to 1991, relating to postharvest handling of tropical and subtropical (hereafter referred to jointly as tropical) fruit crops
IAS012 Economic benefits to Papua New Guinea and Australia from the biological control of banana skipper (Erionota thrax)The successful introduction of a biological control agent has prevented losses to bananas in PNG and also protected the Australian industry.
IAS013 Breeding and quality analysis of rapeseedThis study is an ex-post, economic assessment of two projects supported by ACIAR and concerned with the breeding and quality analysis of rapeseed in Australia and China
IAS014 Improved drying of high moisture grainsAn economic evaluation of three ACIAR projects whose primary objective was to improve postharvest grain drying in Thailand and Australia is provided in this report
IAS015 Use and management of grain protectants in China and AustraliaAn ACIAR-supported project 'Integrating Grain Protectants into Storage Pest Management' was based in China and Australia.
IAS016 Control of footrot in small ruminants of NepalFootrot, a bacterial disease which attacks the feet of sheep and goats causing lameness and high levels of flock mortality, was endemic in the western districts of Nepal
IAS017 Breeding and feeding pigs in Australia and VietnamThis study identifies and examines the impacts if ACIAR research project AS2/1994/023
IAS018 Controlling phalaris minor in the Indian rice-wheat beltThe ACIAR-managed project CS1/1996/013, Herbicide-resistant weeds of wheat in India and Australia: integrated management, was designed to find a long-term method of control of Phalaris minor, a problem weed of the rice-wheat cropping system of north-western India
IAS019 Measuring the poverty impact of ACIAR projects: a broad frameworkThis report sets out some broad ideas about how poverty evaluation could be conducted for ACIAR research projects
IAS020 Mama Lus Frut scheme: an assessment of poverty reductionThe Mama Lus Fruit scheme was established to increase the productivity of smallholder palm-oil plantations in Papua New Guinea
IAS021 Improving methods in diagnosis, epidemiology, and information management of foot and mouth disease in SE AsiaFoot and Mouth disease (FMD) is a major animal health issue in Southeast Asia, causing losses due to reduced milk and meat production
IAS022 Saving a staple crop: impact of biological control of the banana skipper on poverty reduction in Papua New GuineaThe ACIAR-supported Banana Skipper project led to the successful introduction of a biological control agent against the butterfly pest of bananas that was reducing the productivity of the banana crop
IAS023 Improved methods for the diagnosis and control of bluetongue in small ruminants in Asia and the epidemiology and control of bovine ephemeral fever in ChinaInformation from ACIAR supported research has led to the development of a successful and widely-used vaccine for bovine ephemeral fever (BEF) - a disease which causes widespread economic losses in China
IAS024 Assessment of rodent control projects in Vietnam: adoption and impactInformation used for this assessment was gathered from key informants among people involved in the ACIAR, AusAID CARD, and ACIAR-World Vision projects and from focus-group discussions among farmers' representing the treatment and control areas in five provinces of Vietnam
IAS025 Genetics of and breeding for rust resistance in wheat in India and PakistanThe main objects of ACIAR projects CS1/1983/037 and CS1/1988/014 were to investigate and enhance the sources of rust resistance in wheat in India and Pakistan, and to provide training for Indian and Pakistan rust scientists at the National Wheat Rust Control Program at the University of Sydney
IAS026 Impact assessment of ACIAR-funded projects on grain-market reform in ChinaAn assessment has been made of two projects (ANRE1/1992/028 and ADP/1997/021) funded by ACIAR dealing with economic research into grain-marketing policy in China
IAS027 Acacia hybrids in VietnamThis impact assessment focuses on the net economic, environmental and social value of the spill-over benefits accruing to Vietnam
IAS028 Water and nitrogen management in wheat-maize production on the north China plainThe North China Plain supports a large number of highly intensive small farms that produce winter wheat traditionally followed by a summer crop of maize
IAS029 Impact assessment of research on the biology and management of coconut crabs on VanuatuACIAR and AIDAB (now AusAID) funded a suite of projects starting in 1985 with the aim of providing a science-based foundation for sustainable management of Vanuatu's coconut crab resources, for the benefit of the Ni-Vanuatu people
IAS030 Eucalypt tree improvement in ChinaEucalypt plantation forestry has become a major economic activity in China's southern provinces
IAS031 Review of ACIAR's research on agricultural policyThis review includes a framework for assessing future 'ideal' policy projects; a meta-analysis of ACIAR's policy portfolio and a more detailed analysis of clusters of projects completed over the past decade in China, Indonesia and India
IAS032 Shelf-life extension of leafy vegetables: evaluating the impactsThe project evaluated in this report examined handling and storage methods in China and Australia for a number of leafy vegetables
IAS033 Research into conservation tillage for dryland cropping in Australia and ChinaThe ACIAR projects evaluated in this report explored the suitability of Australian conservation cropping techniques for China, aiming to maximise wheat and maize yields while conserving moisture and reducing soil degradation.
IAS034 Identifying the sex pheromone of the sugarcane borer mothThe project evaluated in this report helped to identify the sex pheromone (attractant chemical) of the sugarcane borer.
IAS035 Review of the returns to ACIAR's bilateral R&D InvestmentsACIAR's investment in bilateral research over the past 22 years has more than paid for itself, as revealed in a review of returns to ACIAR's Bilateral R&D investments.
IAS036 Impacts of mud crab hatchery technology in VietnamThis report describes a benefit-cost analysis carried out to quantify the economic impacts in Vietnam from adoption of the mud crab hatchery technology developed by two ACIAR-funded projects.
IAS037 Management of fruit flies in the PacificEconomic analysis of project benefits and costs suggests that the total investment in fruit fly research will deliver considerable benefits, mainly to Fiji, but also to Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands and Vanuatu.
IAS038 Future directions for ACIAR's animal health researchTo meet the escalating demand for animal protein in the Asia-Pacific region, ACIAR's challenge is to underpin the sustainability of increased livestock and fisheries production for poor farmers and consumers.
IAS039 Benefits to Australia from ACIAR-funded researchWhile funding research in developing countries, ACIAR also delivers benefits to Australia and, in particular, to Australian agriculture.
IAS040 Zero tillage for weed control in India: the contribution to poverty alleviationThis report took the opportunity of an existing survey in India to try to measure poverty-reduction impacts of research.
IAS041 ACIAR and public funding of R&D: submission to the Productivity CommissionACIAR provided the Science and Innovation Commissioned Study with a submission detailing it's unique and interesting role which transcends both Australia's aid program and its innovation system.
IAS042 Benefits to Australia of selected CABI productsCAB International is one of the 15 International Agriculture Research Centres that ACIAR provides funding for in its multilateral program.
IAS043 Water management in public irrigation schemes in VietnamIrrigation systems in most of Vietnam, like in many countries, are public systems.
IAS044 Impact assessment of capacity building and training: assessment framework and two case studiesCapacity building and training have long been recognised as an important component of most research-for-development activities.
IAS045 Development of sustainable forestry plantations in China: a reviewThe forestry sector in China is a major contributor to economic growth. The development of fast-growing, high-yeilding plantations for wood production has made a significant contribution to this sector. This report documents the story of Chinese forestry development.
IAS046 Mite pests of honey bees in the Asia-Pacific regionMite pests of bees are one of the major production constraints facing the apiary industry throughout the world. In most countries, the mites are present and have a significant impact on productivity and production costs. In Australia, the only country in the world without these mites, the maintenance of effective quarantine strategies against them is a major aim. ACIAR has funded research on these pests for about 15 years, which has made a significant contribution internationally to a better understanding of the mites, especially species, and their host conditions.
IAS047 Improved Australian tree species for VietnamAustralian tree species are being used extensively throughout the world because of their rapid growth and adaptability to many (harsh) environments. This study looks at the impact on Vietnam of some past ACIAR research activities. It shows that, through adaptation, significant improvements in productivity can be achieved by selecting tree provenances that are best suited to specific environments.
IAS048 Assessment of capacity building: overcoming production constraints to sorghum in rainfed environments in India and AustraliaThis project uncovered new sorghum plant material with characteristics of considerable potential benefit to Australia. Through other Australian funding, this was subsequently developed into a new variety. Although no new sorghum varieties were developed in India, it markedly enhanced the capacity of the Indian collaborators in some new biotechnology research techniques. This enhanced capacity aided successful application for funding from other sources.
IAS049 Minimising impacts of fungal disease of eucalypts in South-East AsiaEucalypt species are relatively free of pests and diseases when introduced into new environments, which has led to large areas under plantation throughout the world. However as the plantation areas increase so does the threat of pest and disease introduction. This ACIAR project found new genetic material with enhanced disease resistance. It also used climatic modelling to identify high disease-risk regions.
IAS050 Improved trade in mangoes from the Philippines, Thailand and AustraliaThis impact assessment focused on two ACIAR mango projects, looking at production cycles and quarantine requirements in export markets. The production cycle project was a high risk project in a very complex area and it did not have direct impacts, however it did initiate further research. The quarantine requirement project was a lower risk project and it generated significant returns on investment.
IAS051 Growing trees on salt-affected landSalinity and waterlogging are significant problems in a wide range of agricultural areas throughout the world. It has been found that some Australian species, including species in the genera Eucalyptys and Acacia, have adapted to thrive in these conditions. Bioremediation using such trees has often been suggested as a potentially lower-cost alternative to physical methods, however adoption has not been high. This is probably due to the development costs and relatively long investment periods before seeing a return.
IAS052 Breeding and feeding pigs in Vietnam: assessment of capacity building and an update on impactsThe study updates the estimates of the impact provided in IAS 17. It highlights two important issues. First, the total benefits from this research activity and subsequent follow-up activities have increased substantially, from a net present value of benefits of nearly $500 million to nearly $2.0 billion. This provides a benefit-to-cost return of over 250:1 and an internal rate of return of 74%. Second, the capacity building included as an important component of the original project has been crucial in sustaining and extending the impact of the research.
IAS053 The impact of increasing efficiency and productivity of ruminants in India by the use of protected-nutrient technologyThe dairy industry is a large and important sector for India and availability of quality feed is a significant issue for cow productivity. The ACIAR project assessed in this impact study focused on this major constraint and adapted some technologies readily available in Australia to suit the types of feed available in India. The impact was shown to be substantial, with a benefit to cost ratio of 124:1.
IAS054 Impact of improved management of white grubs in peanut-cropping systems in IndiaThis project looked at the problems caused by various species of white-grub pests in peanut production in India and Australia. The impact assessment study shows that the project has generated important benefits for a crop that is largely grown by the poorer farmers in this part of India.
IAS055 ACIAR fisheries projects in Indonesia: review and impact assessmentThis study provided a review of all ACIAR-funded fisheries research in Indonesia and selected two different programs of research for detailed studies – tuna capture fisheries and shrimp aquaculture. The returns attributed to the ACIAR supported component of tuna capture fisheries was assessed to be $168 million, indicating a return on ACIAR and partner-invested funds of a benefit to cost ratio of 179:1. For shrimp aquaculture the net present value of the welfare gains from the impact was found to be $547 million with a benefit to cost ratio of 52:1.
IAS056 A review and impact assessment of ACIAR’s fruit-fly research partnerships, 1984–2007This study reviewed the full set of 17 projects on fruit flies that ACIAR has supported with many partner organisations and countries. Overall the study shows that the return on this substantial research and development investment has been significant. The net present value of all benefits was estimated as $208.1 million (in A$2007).
IAS057 Management of internal parasites in goats in the PhilippinesGoats are an important source of income for smallholders in the Philippines and were shown to be sustaining significant losses from internal parasites. In collaboration with Philippine and international organisations, ACIAR funded a program which developed a management package which effectively controlled internal parasites and enhanced goat productivity. This study found significant impacts with the estimated net present value of welfare gains of $66 million, a benefit to cost ratio of 10:1 and an internal rate of return of 25 per cent.
IAS058 Guidelines for assessing the impacts of ACIAR's research activitiesThese guidelines are designed for all independent consultants to use as a basis for future impact assessments and adoption studies.
IAS059 Two-stage grain drying in the PhilippinesGrain drying is a major issue in all grain-producing countries and presents particular problems in humid, tropical climates. ACIAR and PCARRD, in association with other Philippine research organisations, have supported a major effort in this area. The review indicated that the technologies developed in these projects had not been adopted and that little use was being made of them in the Philippines, however the same technologies had been adopted in other collaborating countries in the Asian region and in Australia. Therefore it was decided that the assessment resources should be used to look in detail at the reasons for this lack of adoption and impact. This report presents the results of this assessment study.
IAS060 ACIAR Database for Impact Assessments (ADIA): an outline of the database structure and a guide to its operationThis report describes the development of the ACIAR Database for Impact Assessments (ADIA) that will be the repository of information from impact assessments and PIAS forms. The database will record all projects funded by ACIAR, and build up the information for each project as adoption studies and impact assessments are undertaken.
IAS061 Salinity reduction in tannery effluents in India and AustraliaThis study examines research undertaken in India, where communities are suffering economically and socially from the salt pollution from tanneries. The estimated net benefits to Indian tanneries is A$47.3 million in present-value terms (using a 5% discount rate), of which $22.4 million can be attributed to ACIAR on a cost-share basis. They represent an impressive 32.4% internal rate of return.
IAS062 Integrated management of insect pests of stored grain in the PhilippinesThis study looks at projects that focused on developing effective methods for treating stored grains for control of pests in several countries in South-East Asia, including the Philippines. There has been significant adoption of the outcomes, primarily by larger storage and handling sectors of the rice and other grain industries. The study found that the return on this significant investment by all parties was substantial, with a net present value of research gains to the Philippines of PHP65,544m or A$1,696m. This provides a benefit:cost ratio of approximately 174:1 and an internal rate of return of 46.6%.
IAS063 Analysis of ACIAR’s returns on investment: appropriateness, efficiency and effectivenessACIAR has a long history of assessing the impact of its research and development investments, which provides valuable lessons for improving the selection, design and delivery of projects, as well as demonstrating the value of ACIAR as part of Australia’s international development assistance program. This report is an update of a review of of the returns on ACIAR's bilateral R&D investments (http://aciar.gov.au/publication/IAS035), published in 2005.
IAS064 Reform of domestic grain markets in China: a reassessment of the contribution of ACIAR-funded economic policy researchA report on a reassessment of two ACIAR-funded economic research projects dealing with the reform of domestic grain markets in China.
IAS065 ACIAR investment in research on forages in IndonesiaAs part of the continuing approach of ACIAR to assess the impact of its past R&D investments, this study presents a brief overview of ACIAR-funded forage research in Indonesia.
IAS066 Extending low-cost fish farming in Thailand: an ACIAR-World Vision collaborative programAn assessment of the impact of an ACIAR–World Vision extension project training farmers in northern Thailand on fish farming with low-cost feed. The impact was assessed on the basis of the economic returns that accrue to farmers adopting the extension advice.
IAS067 The biology, socioeconomics, and management of the barramundi fishery in Papua New Guinea's Western ProvinceAn impact assessment on the effects of introduction of the barramundi fishery management plan on fishing practices and fishing communities.
IAS068 Benefit–cost meta-analysis of investment in the International Agricultural Research CentresThis study examines, in very broad terms, evidence of the returns on investment flowing from research undertaken by the various centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research across ACIAR’s mandated regions (North Asia, Papua New Guinea and Pacific island countries, South Asia, South-East Asia and southern Africa).
IAS069 Lessons learned from past ACIAR impact assessments, adoption studies and experienceThis review seeks to capture the elements that contribute to a successful ACIAR project.
IAS070 Extending low-chill fruits in nothern Thailand: an ACIAR-World Vision collaborative projectAn assessment of the impact of an ACIAR–World Vision extension project that encouraged farmers in the hill areas of northern Thailand to grow high-value, low-chill temperate fruits. The impact was assessed on the basis of the economic returns that accrued to farmers adopting the extension advice.
IAS071 The economic impact in Indonesia and Australia of investment in plantation forestry research, 1987–2009This report describes the first economic impact study of ACIAR’s plantation forestry research in Indonesia and Australia.
IAS072 Frameworks for assessing policy research and ACIAR’s investment in policy-oriented projects in IndonesiaThis study adds to the body of literature on the development of methodological frameworks and tools that could be used to assess the benefits of policy-oriented research. It also investigates the extent to which policy outputs were achieved in 10 of ACIAR’s Indonesian policy projects.
IAS073 Forestry in Papua New Guinea: a review of ACIAR’s programThis study provides an overall assessment of ACIAR’s forestry program in PNG and takes a more in-depth look at projects relating to galip nuts.
IAS074 International Rice Research Institute’s contribution to rice varietal yield improvement in South-East AsiaThis study assesses the impact of IRRI’s work on varietal improvement on rice production in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam.
IAS075 Extending rice crop yield improvements in Lao PDR: an ACIAR–World Vision collaborative projectAn assessment of the impact of an ACIAR–World Vision extension project on improving rice crop yields in southern Laos. The assessment shows there have been significant gains in food security for the adopting farmers, with widespread acceptance of the new rice varieties and improvement of wet-season rice yields.
IAS076 The contribution of agricultural growth to poverty reductionThere is general consensus that, since 1980, there has been a significant reduction in poverty in many developing countries, and studies have pointed to the strong link between agricultural growth and poverty reduction. Nevertheless, the interest of government policymakers and donor organisations in agriculture declined from the 1980s onwards, regaining momentum only when the price of staple food crops started to rise sharply in the mid 2000s.
IAS077 Rice–wheat cropping systems in India and Australia, and development of the ‘Happy Seeder’While India’s expansion of the rice–wheat cropping system led to the production of more food, it has also led to degradation of the natural environment, and concerns over the sustainability of the practice. This report looks at the returns on investment of ACIAR projects that sought to develop alternative practices for growing rice and wheat sustainably, and designing a machine that allows direct seeding of wheat into rice stubble.
IAS078 A methodology for assessing the poverty-reducing impacts of Australia’s international agricultural researchThere is much evidence to support the assertion that improving agricultural productivity can reduce extreme poverty among rural populations in the developing world. This report examines some recent advances in methods for assessing the impact of agricultural research on the poor, and suggests a method specifically suitable for measuring the poverty-reducing impact of ACIAR research.
IAS079 Developing and testing a tool for measuring capacity buildingACIAR commissioned the development of a monitoring and capacity-development tool, called the Capacity Snapshot. It is designed to capture data on the ways in which scientists engage in capacity development, and to provide a clear picture of the capacities developed by research scientists in specific ACIAR projects.
IAS080 Oil palm pathways: an analysis of ACIAR’s oil palm projects in Papua New GuineaACIAR has funded a range of oil palm projects in PNG. This report examines the pathways through which ACIAR’s portfolio of oil palm projects, in particular the socioeconomic and biocontrol clusters – have delivered benefits to the community.
IAS081 Including natural resource management and environmental impacts within impact assessment studies: methodological issuesThis report provides an overview of the methodological issues involved in incorporating environmental and natural resource values within ACIAR’s economic impact assessments. Recent developments in analytical techniques have provided a sound basis for combining two parallel streams of research: tradition economic analysis of the environment, and the ‘ecosystem service’ approach to evaluation. These approaches are complementary, and they bring an added dimension to measuring the benefits attributed to ACIAR-funded research.
IAS082 ACIAR’s activities in Africa: a reviewACIAR has a long history of working with countries in Africa. Given the increasing attention to food security in Africa, leading to the establishment of ACIAR’s Australian International Food Security Centre, it is timely to review ACIAR’s experiences in Africa to date. Reviewing past projects can help guide future investment decisions by highlighting the types of projects that deliver the best returns and by identifying some of the barriers faced in different countries.
IAS083 Impact pathway analysis of ACIAR’s investment in rodent control in Vietnam, Lao PDR and CambodiaThis impact assessment report analyses the extent to which ACIAR-funded research into rodent control has been taken up in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The report identifies factors that favour and constrain adoption, and lays out a plan for future action.
Impact assessment program
- (Back to top)IAP-WP34 Research capacity and general community impacts of five ACIAR-sponsored projects
This small study is a second stage of a program of assessments being undertaken of the research capacity and community impact of bilateral projects sponsored by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) that were completed some five years previously
IAP-WP35 Poverty alleviation through agricultural research: the ACIAR experienceA recent external review of ACIAR (Nairn et al 1998) recommended (p 42) that ACIAR should more effectively communicate the way in which the benefits flow from ACIAR projects to ultimately achieve poverty alleviation
IAP-WP36 Research capacity and general community impacts of five ACIAR-sponsored projectsThis report is the third resulting from a program of assessments being undertaken of impacts of ACIAR projects that were completed some five years previously
IAP-WP37 Determining international agricultural research prioritiesACIAR was established in 1982 as a statutory authority within the Commonwealth Government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
IAP-WP38 Impact assessments of forty-nine Thailand/Australia collaborative projects funded by ACIAR during 1983-1995There is strong evidence that agricultural research is an important source of growth in agriculture, resulting in economic and environmental benefits
IAP-WP39 The dual approach to research evaluation: a simplified empirical illustrationIn this paper, the dual approach to ex ante research evaluation in a multiple-input, multiplt-output industry is explained and demonstrated
IAP-WP41 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers: how to monitor and evaluate impactsElectronic Version onlyThe Forages for Smallholder Project (FSP) is a participatory research program in Southeast Asia that commenced in 1995
IAP-WP42 Assessment of 25 ACIAR-supported projects in the Department of Agriculture of the PhilippinesWhile ACIAR has invested heavily in scientific biological research in agriculture, interest has evolved in other areas of disipline such as in agricultural policy
IAP-WP43 Impact assessment of 21 ACIAR-supported projects based at the University of the Philippines, Los Banos (1983-1995)This paper discusses project evaluation of twenty-one ACIAR-supported projects based at the University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB) funded between 1983-1995
IAP-WP44 Defining practical guidelines for evaluating long-term, smallholder decision-making in developing countriesUpon developing a new agricultural technology, national agricultural research services (NARS) and international agricultural research centres (IARCs) need to determine whether the innovation will provide long-term, sustainable benefits to their targeted stakeholders, usually smallholder farmers in developing countries
IAP-WP45 Collect, access and use of agricultural statistics in the Pacific IslandsInformal discussions among SPC staff, many of whom have considerable experience of working in the Pacific Islands, suggested that there were problems with accessing and using agricultural statistical information in the region
IAP-WP46 Understanding the socioeconomic significance of livestock disease with particular reference to surra (trypanosomiasis) in selected communities in Eastern IndonesiaThis project was designed to provide preliminary information about the cultural, social, political and economic context of livestock disease in Indonesia, and to determine the likely effect on the transfer to Indonesian institutions
WP47 Results of a Social and Economic Impact Assessment of Integrated Pest Management Strategies in Brassica Vegetable Crops in ChinaThe purpose of this assessment was to extend an earlier analysis by investigating the longer-term impacts of two ACIAR-funded projects
Monographs
- (Back to top)MN002 Nutritional disorders of grain sorghum
Grain sorghum is the staple food of lowland farmers in semi-arid tropical areas of Africa and Asia, but crop yields are commonly less than 30% of those in developed countries
MN003 Grain protectantsSpoilage of grain by pests, high temperatures and/or humidity can be brought under control by the correct use of suitable grain protectants
MN004 Assessment of agricultural research priorities: an international perspectiveIn this study an economic surplus approach to the assessment of commodity and regional priorities for international support of agricultural research in developing countries is described and employed in an empirical analysis.
MN005 Newcastle disease in poultry: a new food pellet vaccineOUT OF PRINT Newcastle disease is the major virus disease of poultry in many countries of Southeast Asia
MN006 Chemistry of tropical root crops: significance for nutrition and agriculture in the PacificRoots crops are a staple food throughout the world's tropical regions
MN007 Malignant catarrhal fever in Asian livestockThis monograph represents a major study of Malignant Catarrhal Fever in Indonesia and is based on a collaborative research project between Balitvet and James Cook University, supported by ACIAR. Many of the papers were presented at a workshop on MCF held in Indonesia, being contributions from the district investigation centres and provincial veterinary services, as well as from Balitvet scientists.
MN008 The Coconut Crab: aspects of Birgus latro biology and ecology in VanuatuThis publication aims to enable non-scientists as well as scientists to appreciate the coconut crab as the valuable commodity, and that the work will stimulate everyone involved in the management of renewable natural resources to become more active in conserving the remaining stocks of coconut crabs.
MN009 Giant Clams in Asia and the PacificGiant clams have been over exploited throughout much of their geographic range, and in certain areas some species are now extinct
MN010 Trees for the tropicsThis book consists of a series of papers summarising attempts to exploit, evaluate and domesticate a wide range of lesser-known Australian tropical tree species. The book has been divided into four parts: Program Development, Field Trials, Resource Evaluation and Future Perspectives.
MN011 Methods for evaluating nitrogen fixation by nodulated legumes in the fieldThis handbook described simple, reliable methods of measuring nitrogen fixation that have emerged from ACIAR-funded research
MN012 Biological control - Pacific prospects: supplement 1This supplement was published in 1987 by Inkata Press, from material collected under ACIAR's South Pacific program and has arisen in response to requests for data on additional pests, and the six pests documented were chosen following recommendations made at Plant Protection meetings held in Apia in 1986 and Noumea in 1987
MN013 Management of acid soils in the humid tropics of AsiaThis is a joint publication of ACIAR and the International Board for Soil Research and Management (IBSRAM)
MN014 The giant clam: an anatomical and histological atlasOUT OF STOCK Giant clams are a source of food and income for the people of the Indo-Pacific region
MN015 The giant clam: a hatchery manualThis manual provides a guide to the practicalities of giant clam aquaculture, and deals with hatchery and land nursery operations
MN016 The giant clam: an ocean culture manualOUT OF STOCK During the past decade research into the reproduction and larval culture of giant clams has become an important component in the process of repopulating depleted coral reefs and establishing commercial giant clam farms
MN018 Giant clams in the sustainable development of the South PacificThis monograph looks at giant clam farming for subsistence, commercial use and development at the village level
MN019 Draught animal systems and management: an Indonesian studyFarming methods based on draught animals are among the most significant agricultural systems in the world. This manual contains a comprehensive account of the draught animal systems in representative areas of Indonesia whose characteristics simulate many other areas of Southeast Asia.
MN020 Biological control - Pacific prospects: supplement 2The publication of Biological Control: Pacific Prospects in 1987 and supplement 1 in 1989 has generated a new drive for biological control in the south and west pacific
MN021 The major arthropod pests and weeds of agriculture in Southeast AsiaThis publication follows in the steps of the successful Biological Control: Pacific Prospects and its supplements
MN022 Food price policy in IndonesiaSince the early 1970s the Indonesian government has had an active approach to agricultural policy, mainly to stimulate rice production in order to provide a stable base for the overall economy
MN023 Escaping from hungerFrom 1984 to 1993 ACIAR funded a project in which Kenyan and Australian scientists sought ways to address the many problems encountered by farmers living in Kenya's semi-arid rural areas
MN024 Australian trees and shrubs: species for land rehabilitation and farm planting in the tropicsThis book is an extensive revision and enlargement of 'Multipurpose Australian trees and shrubs: Lesser-known species for fuelwood and agroforestry', which ACIAR published in 1986
MN025 Economics of commercial giant clam maricultureResults of research undertaken in the period 1989-1993.
MN026 Biological control of weeds: Southeast Asian prospectsA survey commissioned by ACIAR identified 28 major weeds that are exotic to Southeast Asia and that merited evaluation as possible targets for biological control
MN027 Recollections of a Pacific entomologist 1925-1966Insight into the historic setting of biological control in Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
MN028 The economics of Papua New Guinea's tuna fisheriesFisheries represent an important resource for the South Pacific
MN029 Stock assessment of coconut crabsCoconut crabs are a resource unique to the island communities of the tropical Indo-Pacific region
MN030 A profit in our own countryThis publication is a record of a seminar conducted by the Crawford Fund for International Agricultural Research at Parliament House Canberra, May 17 1994.
MN032 Working with mycorrhizas in forestry and agricultureThis manual is the result of an ACIAR-sponsored workshop to promote the use of mycorrhizal fungi for eucalypt plantation forestry in China
MN033 Illustrated guide to the identification of banana varieties in the South PacificACIAR has funded research in Western Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands in collaboration with the Queensland Department of Primary Industries to introduce banana varieties resistant to the highly damaging leaf disease black sigatoka
MN034 Breeding for resistance to infectious diseases in small ruminantsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the issues involved in controlling livestock diseases through selective breeding
MN035 A survey of the subsistence and artisanal fisheries in rural areas of Viti Levu, FijiACIAR funded this survey in 1993 and 1994 to gather as much information as possible about the subsistence fishery in Fiji
MN036 Ruminant nutrition and production in the tropics and subtropicsThe first section of this book explores the principles of nitrogen metabolism in ruminants, indicates relatively simple ways in which deficiencies of nitrogen can be diagnosed, and explores practical ways to overcome such deficiencies
MN037 Detection and treatment of mineral nutrition problems in grazing sheepThis monograph presents selected papers from a workshop held in Beijing in October 1995
MN038 Protected area assessment in Vanuatu: a socieconomic approachThis monograph describes the outcomes of an ACIAR project which undertook a socioeconomic assessment of native forest use in Vanuatu
MN039 Economic evaluation of agricultural research in Australia and New ZealandProceedings of a Research Evaluation Group for Agricultural Economists (REGAE) workshop in conjunction with the Australian Agricultural and Resource Economies Society 40th Conference
MN040 Essential oils of tropical Asteromyrtus, Callistemon and Melaleuca speciesEssential oils - those oils usually obtained from leaves, fruit, bark or wood through steam distillation - are used as flavours or fragrances, and for medicinal or healthcare purposes
MN041 The problem of maintaining soil fertility in eastern Kenya: a review of relevant researchRapid population growth in Africa together with low inputs of soil nutrients and intensive cropping have resulted in a gradual decline in per capita production of food grains
MN042 Global food security: implications for AustraliaRecord of a seminar conducted by the Crawford Fund for International Agricultural Research, Parliament House, Canberra, 28 May 1996
MN043 Management of soil, nutrition and water in tropical plantation forestsOUT-OF-PRINT Although some plantation forests have grown successfully for hundreds of years, most experience is from temperate environments
MN044 The major invertebrate pests and weeds of agriculture and plantation forestry in southern and western PacificThis publication provides data needed to help countries throughout the Southern and Western Pacific select appropriate target pests for classical biological control
MN045 Report on ACIAR-Funded Research on Viroids and Viruses of Coconut Palm and Other Tropical Monocotyledons 1985-1993This publication describes many aspects of the work that followed the discovery of the viroid agent of the disease
MN046 The Distribution and Importance of Arthropod Pests and Weeds of Agriculture and Forestry Plantations in Southern ChinaThe use of naturally occurring enemies to control native insects continues to be a dominating influence on biological control in China today
MN047 Partners in the HarvestRecord of a serminar, "NGOs, scientists and the poor: competitors, combatants or collaborators?", conducted the Crawford Fund for International Agricultural Research and World Vision Australia
MN048 Nutrient Disorders of Sweet PotatoThis publication is based on a systematic approach to research involving controlled experiments and field surveys in the collaborating Pacific Island nations
MN048a Nutrient Disorders of Sweet Potato - ChineseThis translation of publication mn048 is based on a systematic approach to research involving controlled experiments and field surveys in the collaborating Pacific Island nations.
MN049 Biological control of weeds: theory and practical applicationWeed problems in the Asia-Pacific region are becoming increasingly difficult to manage.
MN050 Saline agriculture for irrigated land in PakistanSaline agriculture is a rich collection of possible systems for the use of saline land, involving combinations of salt-tolerant trees, shrubs and crops
MN051 Biological control of insect pests: southeast Asian prospectsThis is a companion volume to Biological Control of Weeds: Southeast Asian Prospects (Waterhouse 1994)
MN052 Improving smallholder farming systems in imperata areas of southeast Asia: alternatives to shifting cultivationThe predominant form of land use by smallholders on Imperata grassland is shifting cultivation
MN053 Field experiments with forages and cropsThe first edition of this practical guide was compiled by the Forages for Smallholders Project and the Lao Department of Livestock and Fisheries, with the assistance of many researchers and field workers throughout Southeast Asia
mn053a Field experiments with forages and crops [Chinese translation]The first edition of this practical guide was compiled by the Forages for Smallholders Project and the Lao Department of Livestock and Fisheries, with the assistance of many researchers and field workers throughout Southeast Asia. This second edition, with illustrations, has been published with small changes so the techniques suggested are relevant to African countries.
mn053b Field experiments with forages and crops [Lao translation]The first edition of this practical guide was compiled by the Forages for Smallholders Project and the Lao Department of Livestock and Fisheries, with the assistance of many researchers and field workers throughout Southeast Asia. This second edition, with illustrations, has been published with small changes so the techniques suggested are relevant to African countries.
MN054 Survey toolbox forlivestock diseases: a practical manual and software package for active surveillance in developing countriesThis book deals with a series of techniques for the collection of animal health information in developing countries The techniques have been developed to provide high quality information at a minimal cost, taking infrastructure and other constraints into account
MN055 Food and other crops in FijiThe scope of this bibliography includes published and unpublished documents on research and development activities that are readily accessible or available
MN056 Bibliography of trees, shrubs and grasses for saltlandsThis publication is a revised and expanded version of the book 'A bibliography of forage halophytes and trees for salt-affected lands' which was produced in 1990 by Shoaib Ismail and Rafiq Ahmad (Botany Department, University of Karachi, Pakistan) and Clive Malcolm (Agriculture Western Australia)
MN057 Haemorrhagic SepticaemiaHaemorrhagic septicaemia (HS) is an acute, fatal, septicaemic disease of cattle and buffaloes caused by specific serotypes of the bacterium Pasteurella multocida
MN058 Understanding animal health in southeast Asia: advances in the collection, management and use of animal health informationLivestock diseases cause enormous losses through death and decreased production impacting directly on food security and local economics. In most developing countries livestock represent, in addition to food and power, an important savings system within the village economy. In these countries disease of livestock are usually more severe, more widespread and inflict more social and economic damage than in developed countries. This publication reports the extensive and successful research that was undertaken as part of the ACIAR-facilitated projects.
MN059 Ecologically-based rodent managementThe genesis of this book was a common concern on the lack of progress in rodent pest management over the past 20 years in both developing countries and elsewhere
MN060 Biological control of water hyacinth(Available electronically only) Water hyacinth is widely recognised as the world's worst aquatic weed.
MN061 A visual guide to nutritional disorders of tropical timber species: Swietenia macrophylla and Cedrela ordorataThe recognition of symptoms on leaves and stems which result from nutritional disorders is a powerful tool in determining nutritional constraints to the growth of trees, especially when little other nutritional information is available
MN062 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers: how to select the best varieties to offer farmers in southeast AsiaThis booklet is based on the experiences of researches and farmers working with the AusAID-funded Forages for Smallholders Project (FSP) in Southeast Asia.
MN063 The food and environment tightropeThis is a record of a seminar conducted by the Crawford Fund for International Agricultural research, Parliament House, Canberra, 24 November 1999
MN065 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers: how to select the best varieties to offer farmers in southeast Asia [Indonesian translation]This booklet is based on the experiences of researches and farmers working with the AusAID-funded Forages for Smallholders Project (FSP) in Southeast Asia. This project is a partnership of smallholder farmers, development workers and researchers who are using participatory approaches to developing forage technologies on farms.
MN066 A review of Papua New Guinea's red meat industryThis study of the red meat industry, funded by AusAID under special funding arrangements with ACIAR, provides a much needed analysis
MN067 The distribution and importance of arthropod pests and weeds of agriculture in MyanmarThe preferred approach to pest control is now unquestionably Integrated Pest Management
MN068 Distribution and importance of arthropods associated with agriculture and forestry in ChileThis publication in both English and Spanish contains information on the most important pest species in Chile
MN069 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers : how to select the best varieties to offer farmers in Southeast Asia [Thai translation]This booklet is based on the experiences of researches and farmers working with the AusAID-funded Forages for Smallholders Project (FSP) in Southeast Asia. This project is a partnership of smallholder farmers, development workers and researchers who are using participatory approaches to developing forage technologies on farms.
MN070 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers : how to select the best varieties to offer farmers in Southeast Asia [Lao translation]This booklet is based on the experiences of researches and farmers working with the AusAID-funded Forages for Smallholders Project (FSP) in Southeast Asia. This project is a partnership of smallholder farmers, development workers and researchers who are using participatory approaches to developing forage technologies on farms. FOR HARD COPIES, PLEASE CONTACT ACIAR.
MN071 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers: how to select the best varieties to offer farmers in southeast Asia [Vietnamese translation]Vietnamese translation.
MN072 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers: how to select the best varieties to offer farmers in southeast Asia [Chinese translation]Chinese translation
MN073 Food, water and war: security in a world of conflictThis report is a record of a conference conducted by the Crawford Fund for International Agricultural Research at Parliament House, Canberra, 15 August 2000
MN074 Nutrient disorders in plantation eucalyptsThe purpose of this manual is to illustrate the symptoms associated with essential nutrient deficiencies of thos species of eucalypts which are now widely established in plantations
MN075 Socio-economic evaluation of the potential for Australian tree species in the PhilippinesThis study has involved development of an approach to studying the prospects of, and impediments to, Australian tree species in the Philippines which is considered to have applicability to other forest technology transfer studies
MN076 Plant genetic resources in the PacificThe conservation, improvement and management of crop genetic resources is particularly important in the Pacific because of the region's dependence on agriculture
MN077 Classical biological control of arthropods in AustraliaThis publication provides ready access to a summary of information on the natural enemies that have been liberated for classical biological control of anthropods in Australia up to 2000, including their origin, year of liberation, whether they have been established and with what effect
MN078 Soil conservation technologies for smallholder farming systems in the Philippine uplandsHuman-induced soil erosion and consequent degradation of agricultural land in the Philippines upland is recognised as a major environmental and socioeconomic problem
MN079 Biological control of water hyacinth 2Water hyacinth is widely recognised as the world's worst aquaric weed
MN080 Setting policy priorities for the development of tree crop industries in Papua New GuineaA set of assessments of policy options is made in this paper to identify policy priorities for the development of the tree crops sub-sector.
MN081 Policy options for the tree crop industries in Papua New GuineaOUT OF STOCK - electronic version available This publications covers the outcomes of a research project funded by ACIAR aimed at developing the tree crops sub-sector in Papua New Guinea.
MN082 Controlling Newcastle disease in village chickens: a field manualThis manual aims to present information that will enable veterinary departments and development agencies to implement a sustainable Newcastle Disease control program
MN083 How to unravel and solve soil fertility problemsThis book provides a way for farmers in developing countries to benefit from scientific knowledge on plant nutrition and soil fertility.
MN084 Regional water and soil assessment for managing sustainable agriculture in China and AustraliaThis book summarises the results of a collaborative project between Chinese and Australian scientists to improve agricultural water use efficiency and thereby increase agricultural productivity and sustainability in the North China Plain and the Loess Plateau in China and the Murray Darling Basin in Australia
MN085 Fruits of OceaniaThis book covers the woody species, which cultivated or wild, produce the great majority of fleshy and non-fleshy fruits of the Pacific.
MN086 Controlling Newcastle disease in village chickens: a training manualThis manual aims to assist trainers to enable farmers to become successful community vaccinators against ND
MN087 Controlling Newcastle disease in village chickens: a laboratory manual - 2nd editionThis manual, originally published in 2002, describes the procedures needed to produce and test live, thermostable avirulent I-2 vaccine against Newcastle disease (ND) of poultry. It has formed the basis of practical training workshops for scientists and technicians in vaccine-producing laboratories in Africa and Asia. This second edition, updated on the basis of practical experience over the last decade, has been published due to increasing interest in local production of ND vaccine.
MN088 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use foragesFarmers have to spend much time feeding their animals, grazing them in distant areas or cutting feed far from their homes. Supplementing traditional feed resources with planted forages is a simple solution to decreasing natural feed resources
MN089 [Lao] Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages [Lao](Available electronically only) The Lao translation of Monograph 88 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages.
MN090 [Indonesian] Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages [Indonesian](Available electronically only) The Indonesian translation of Monograph 88 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages. Smallholder farmers traditionally have fed their animals on freely-available forage resources which have no value to smallholders except as livestock feed. These include crop residues and natural vegetation such as grasses, herbs and tree leaves. As livestock numbers and cropping areas have increased these once abundant feed resources have become increasingly limited.
MN091 [Chinese] Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages [Chinese](Available electronically only) The Chinese translation of Monograph 88 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages. Smallholder farmers traditionally have fed their animals on freely-available forage resources which have no value to smallholders except as livestock feed. These include crop residues and natural vegetation such as grasses, herbs and tree leaves. As livestock numbers and cropping areas have increased these once abundant feed resources have become increasingly limited.
MN092 [Thai] Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages [Thai](Available electronically only) The Thai translation of Monograph 88 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages. Smallholder farmers traditionally have fed their animals on freely-available forage resources which have no value to smallholders except as livestock feed. These include crop residues and natural vegetation such as grasses, herbs and tree leaves. As livestock numbers and cropping areas have increased these once abundant feed resources have become increasingly limited.
MN093 [Vietnamese] Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages [Vietnamese](Available electronically only) The Vietnamese translation of Monograph 88 Developing forage technologies with smallholder farmers - how to grow, manage and use forages. Smallholder farmers traditionally have fed their animals on freely-available forage resources which have no value to smallholders except as livestock feed. These include crop residues and natural vegetation such as grasses, herbs and tree leaves. As livestock numbers and cropping areas have increased these once abundant feed resources have become increasingly limited.
MN094 Survey toolbox for aquatic animal diseases: a practical manual and software packageThe tools presented in this book will be valuable for anybody who needs to collect reliable information about aquatic diseases or production
MN095 Improving Indonesia's beef industry(Available electronically only) The project described in this report aimed to provide an analytical modelling framework to help beef industry analysts and advisers understand how changes in the general economic environment and in government policy are likely to affect each component of the cattle to beef supply chain, from production through sales
MN096 Rats, mice and people: rodent biology and managementAll the papers published in this book were presented at the 2nd International Conference on Rodent Biology and Management
MN097 Effects of globalisation and economic development on the Asian livestock sectorThis report analyses the impact of growth in demand for livestock products and trade liberalisation on the performance of the beef, pig meat, poultry and dairy systems in China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand
MN098 Domestication of ChukrasiaACIAR has supported a project that helps develop domestication strategies for commercially important indigenous tree species in Southeast Asia
MN099 Developing agricultural solutions with smallholder farmers - how to get started with participatory approachesThis book describes a participatory approach used by development workers in Southeast Asia to help smallholders integrate forages onto their farms.
MN099a Developing agricultural solutions with smallholder farmers - how to get started with participatory approaches [Thai translation]Thai translation
MN100 Field methods for rodent studies in Asia and the Indo-PacificOver the past decade rodents have emerged as significant agricultural pests throughout Southeast Asia
MN101 The coconut odyssey: the bounteous possibilities of the tree of lifeMike Foale has spent more than 40 years researching coconuts in the Solomon Islands and elsewhere
MN102 Lantana: current management status and future prospectsThis book brings together the available information about lantana and the insects and diseases that have been studied to control it
MN103 Developing agricultural solutions with smallholder farmers - how to get started with participatory approaches [Lao translation]Lao translation
MN104 Developing agricultural solutions with smallholder farmers - how to get started with participatory approaches [Vietnamese translation]Vietnamese translation
MN105 Developing agricultural solutions with smallholder farmers - how to get started with participatory approaches [Chinese translation]Chinese translation
MN108 Pig husbandry in New Guinea: a literature review and bibliographyThere are nearly two and a half million domestic pigs in New Guinea, or approximately one animal for every three people
MN109 Community based resource planning - studies from Zimbabwe and northern AustraliaThis monograph describes research activities and outcomes from the ACIAR funded project 'Enhanced Resource-Use Planning for Tropical Woodland Agroecosystems' based in Zimbabwe and northern Australia
MN110 Advances in grouper aquacultureAquaculture of high-value finfish species, such as groupers, is an industry of increasing importance throughout the Asia-Pacific
MN111 High-yielding anthracnose-resistant Stylosanthes for agricultural systemsThis comprehensive book summarises new knowledge about Stylosanthes research and development
MN112 Landcare in the Philippines: stories of people and placesThis book contains a wide perspective of individual stories about the development of landcare in the Philippines, richly illustrated with more than 170 colour photos and maps
MN113 Worm control for small ruminants in tropical AsiaThis book and the accompanying CD draw together information from a number of sources to describe the state of research and development on worm control in Asia and the Pacific
MN114 Diversity and management of Phytophthora in southeast AsiaThis publication focuses on the Phytophthora pathogens present in Southeast Asia, their hosts, general biology and economics
MN115 Nitrogen fixation in acaciasOver the past two decades scientists have learnt a great deal about acacias and their symbiotic micro-organisms and the development of methods to exploit efficient symbioses
MN116 China's agricultural and rural development in the early 21st centuryThis book discusses several of the key agricultural and rural development policy issues faced by China in the first years of the 21st century.
MN117 Selecting safer pesticides - integrating risk assessment, monitoring and management of pesticidesThis book describes a process to select safer pesticides and to improve the management of pesticide use.
MN117a Selecting safer pesticides - integrating risk assessment, monitoring and management of pesticides [Vietnamese translation]Vietnamese translation
MN118 Integrating knowledge for river basin managementThe authors have developed an integrated water resources assessment and management framework.
MN119 Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the PacificThis manual will assist plant health scientists to devise surveillance programs and to transmit specimens to the laboratory for identification and preservation.
MN119a [Indonesian] Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific [Indonesian translation]Indonesian translation of MN119, the manual on surveillance programs for plant health.
MN119b [Vietnamese] Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific [Vietnamese translation]The Vietnamese translation of MN119, the manual on surveillance programs for plant health.
MN119c [Thai] Guidelines for surveillance for plant pests in Asia and the Pacific [Thai translation]The Thai translation of MN119, the manual on surveillance programs for plant health.
MN120 Better-practice approaches for culture-based fisheries development in AsiaCulture based fisheries are an effective way of increasing supplies of fish in rural areas.
MN120a [Lao] Better-practice approaches for culture-based fisheries development in Asia [Lao translation]The Lao translation of MN120, a manual on integrating community based fisheries into rural development plans.
MN120b [Vietnamese] Better-practice approaches for culture-based fisheries development in Asia [Vietnamese translation]The Vietnamese translation of MN120, a manual on integrating community based fisheries into rural development plans.
MN120c [Tamil] Better-practice approaches for culture-based fisheries development in Asia [Tamil translation]The Tamil translation of MN120, a manual on integrating community based fisheries into rural development plans.
MN120d [Sinhalese] Better-practice approaches for culture-based fisheries development in Asia [Sinhalese translation]The Sinhalese translation of MN120, a manual on integrating community based fisheries into rural development plans.
MN121 Planters and their components: types, attributes, functional requirements, classification and descriptionThis manual provides a valuable reference for research and extension personnel engaged in the selection, adaptation and/or construction of complete planters appropriate to specific soil, crop, climate and residue conditions.
MN121a Planters and their components: types, attributes,functional requirements, classification and description [Persian translation]A major constraint to adoption of improved resource-conserving cropping systems in developing countries is the lack of simple planting equipment. This manual provides a valuable reference for research and extension personnel engaged in the selection, adaptation and/or construction of complete planters appropriate to specific soil, crop, climate and residue conditions. FOR HARD COPIES, PLEASE CONTACT ACIAR.
MN122 Gardens of OceaniaGardens of Oceania summarises available knowledge about numerous food plants with commercial potential.
MN123 Agricultural development and land policy in VietnamThe main aims of the project, which provided the information for this book, were to assess the impacts of the Vietnamese government's new policies on agriculture and to provide economic models suitable for analysing policy reforms.
MN123a [Vietnamese] Agricultural development and land policy in Vietnam [Vietnamese translation]This is the Vietnamese translation of 'Agricultural development and land policy in Vietnam'.
MN124 Economically important sharks and rays IndonesiaObtaining reliable species composition and abundance data from catches is essential for effective fishery management.
MN124a Economically important sharks and rays Indonesia [Indonesian cover]Obtaining reliable species composition and abundance data from catches is essential for effective fishery management. Field guides are needed to assist fishery biologist with species identification, but no such identification guide to sharks and rays of Indonesia existed prior to this publication. This comprehensive guide, written in both English and Indonesian, is the first of its kind to provide identifications of the sharks and rays marketed in Indonesia. This is a bilingual publication.
MN125 Aquaculture in Papua New Guinea: status of freshwater fish farmingThis publication provides the reader with a comprehensive account of the history of aquaculture and fish stock enhancement programs in PNG.
MN126 Agricultural development and land policy in Vietnam: policy briefs [Bilingual version]A bilingual (English and Vietnamese back-to-back) version of chapter 12 of MN123: Agricultural development and land policy in Vietnam.
MN127 Postlarval fish capture and grow-outThis manual describes a new method for Pacific islanders to catch valuable fish and crustaceans for the aquarium trade. It explains the stages involved in setting up a 'capture and grow-out' operation and will help readers decide if this business is right for them and their community.
MN128 Quality management of fresh produce from the highlands of Papua New GuineaThis spiral-bound postharvest manual is a valuable reference for farmers, marketers and extension personnel as they seek to improve the management and marketing of highlands-based fresh produce.
MN129 Diagnostic manual for plant diseases in VietnamA manual designed to help plant pathologists develop basic skills in the diagnosis of the cause of diseases, focusing on fungal diseases of the roots and stems.
MN129a [Vietnamese] Diagnostic manual for plant diseases in Vietnam [Vietnamese translation]The Vietnamese translation of MN129, a manual designed to help plant pathologists develop basic skills in the diagnosis of the cause of diseases, focusing on fungal diseases of the roots and stems.
MN130 Soil constraints and management package (SCAMP): guidelines for sustainable management of tropical upland soilsThis book describes a decision-support framework called the Soil Constraints and Management Package (SCAMP).
MN131 Integrated pest and disease management for sustainable cocoa production: a training manual for farmers and extension workers – 2nd editionThis booklet is the second edition of the original monograph published in 2008. New management approaches, based on sound agronomic practices and integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies, have been developed to assist farmers to optimise their cocoa production. The revised edition encompasses updates, particularly to the sections on IPDM and cocoa pod borer.
MN131a [Indonesian] Integrated pest and disease management for sustainable cocoa production: a training manual for farmers and extension workers [Indonesian translation]This is the Indonesian translation of MN131, a booklet that addresses knowledge gaps in cocoa production. New management approaches, based on sound agronomic practices and integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies, have been developed to assist farmers to optimise their cocoa production. Farmers can expect significantly higher yields if these approaches are implemented completely and correctly. FOR HARD COPIES, PLEASE CONTACT ACIAR.
MN132 TaroPest: an illustrated guide to pests and diseases of taro in the South PacificA guide to the pests and diseases of taro in the South Pacific.
MN133 Overcoming liver fluke as a constraint to ruminant production in South-East AsiaThis monograph addresses the knowledge gaps in the genetics, immunology, epidemiology and control of liver fluke disease.
MN134 Growing peanuts in Papua New Guinea: a best management practice manualA best management production manual aimed at the wide spectrum of industry stakeholders interested in growing and marketing peanuts in PNG. It is designed to assist agricultural researchers, extension people, smallholder producers, agricultural consultants and commercial producers by providing information on best management practices that will improve peanut productivity and quality.
MN135 Sea cucumber fisheries: a manager's toolboxOutcomes of the ‘Papua New Guinea, Pacific Islands and Northern Australia Sea Cucumber Fisheries Management Workshop’, held at Motupore Island Research Centre, Papua New Guinea, 20–23 March 2006.
MN136 Measuring plant-associated nitrogen fixation in agricultural systemsNitrogen is one of the key drivers of global agricultural production, with between 150 and 200 million tonnes required each year to produce the world’s food, animal feed and industrial products. Improving the efficiency with which Nitrogen is used in world agriculture is vital to the long-term sustainability of the planet, as gaseous losses contribute to global warming, and leaching and erosion losses to the degradation of watercourses and storages.
MN137 Jorani and the green vegetable bugsThis book is for primary school children for use in the ‘Life Skills’ part of the Cambodian School curriculum. It will teach children about integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and the positive impact on the environment.
MN137a [Khmer] Jorani and the green vegetable bugs [Khmer translation]This is the Khmer translation of MN137, a book for primary school children for use in the ‘Life Skills’ part of the Cambodian School curriculum. It will teach children about integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and the positive impact on the environment.
MN137b [Lao] Jorani and the green vegetable bugs [Lao translation]This is the Lao translation of MN137, a book for primary school children for use in the ‘Life Skills’ part of the Cambodian School curriculum. It will teach children about integrated pest management (IPM) in crops and the positive impact on the environment. IPM is aimed at reducing pesticide use, which will benefit the environment and human health. Children are very good at understanding environmental issues like this and take the messages home to their parents.
MN138 Landcare in the Philippines: a practical guide to getting it started and keeping it goingThe Australian aid program has been working with the landcare movement in the Philippines for 10 years, encouraging farmers and their communities to take control of their own problems and to implement appropriate solutions. This book provides practical guidelines for all those involved in this important role.
MN139 Improving village chicken production: a manual for field workers and trainersAustralia has supported the implementation of effective village chicken production programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America, including several research projects funded by ACIAR. This investment in research and development, always in collaboration with producers, traders and other stakeholders, has been shown to increase poultry numbers, household purchasing power, home consumption of chicken products (resulting in improved nutrition for families) and the decision-making power of women. This manual is focused on developing countries.
MN140 A guide to upland cropping in Cambodia: maizeIn response to the Royal Cambodian Government’s National Poverty Reduction Strategy (2003–2005), ACIAR funded research to develop sustainable farming systems for crops. The aim was to help reduce poverty and contribute to food security at household and national levels through the development of technologies and opportunities for the production of non-rice upland crops. This book is part of a series of publications produced by ACIAR in support of the on-going rollout of onfarm demonstrations for upland crops in Cambodia.
MN140a [Khmer] A guide to upland cropping in Cambodia: maize [Khmer]This book is part of a series of publications produced by ACIAR in support of the on-going rollout of onfarm demonstrations for upland crops in Cambodia.
MN141 Weeds of upland crops in CambodiaA weed identification guide for farmers and extension workers in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia. Sponsored by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, the NSW Department of Primary Industries, and the Cambodian Agricultural Research and Development Institute. This book is part of a series of publications produced by ACIAR in support of the on-going rollout of on-farm demonstrations for upland crops in Cambodia.
MN141a Weeds of upland crops in Cambodia [Khmer translation]A weed identification guide for farmers and extension workers in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia.
MN142 Forages and farmers - Case studies from South-East AsiaCopublished by ACIAR and CIAT (International Center for Tropical Agriculture), this book recounts the stories of innovative farmers, both men and women, who transformed marginal farming into productive, profitable and market-oriented enterprises.
MN143 Insects of upland crops in CambodiaAn insect identification field guide for farmers and extension workers in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia.
MN143a Insects of upland crops in Cambodia [Khmer translation]An insect identification field guide for farmers and extension workers in the upland cropping systems of Cambodia. This book is part of a series of publications produced by ACIAR in support of the rollout of on-farm demonstrations for upland crops in Cambodia.
MN144 Yam nutrition: nutrient disorders and soil fertility managementThis book draws together what is currently known about the mineral nutrition of yams. It is intended as a useful reference for agronomists and extension personnel, and also researchers.
MN145 Beef production in crop–livestock systems: simple approaches for complex problemsACIAR has supported cattle health and production research programs in many countries, focusing on component technologies such as forages, epidemiology, vaccine development, nutrition and genetics. Increasing focus has been given to understanding how these technologies can be adapted to and integrated into smallholder farming systems. The case studies presented here highlight the approaches that have been taken by recent ACIAR-funded projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and China.
MN146 A guide to upland cropping in Cambodia: soybeanIn response to the Royal Cambodian Government’s National Poverty Reduction Strategy (2003–2005), ACIAR funded research to develop sustainable farming systems for crops, with a focus on maize, soybean, sesame, mungbean, peanut and cowpea in upland areas of Kampong Cham and Battambang provinces. The aim was to help reduce poverty and contribute to food security at household and national levels through the development of technologies and opportunities for the production of non-rice upland crops.
MN146a A guide to upland cropping in Cambodia: soybean [Khmer]In response to the Royal Cambodian Government’s National Poverty Reduction Strategy (2003–2005), ACIAR funded research to develop sustainable farming systems for crops, with a focus on maize, soybean, sesame, mungbean, peanut and cowpea in upland areas of Kampong Cham and Battambang provinces. The aim was to help reduce poverty and contribute to food security at household and national levels through the development of technologies and opportunities for the production of non-rice upland crops. For hard copies please contact ACIAR
MN147 Practical methods for the quality control of inoculant biofertilisersInoculant biofertilisers are preparations that contain beneficial micro-organisms that are applied to crops with the aim of reducing or replacing more costly and environmentally damaging chemical fertilisers. Research has shown that rice yields in Vietnam can be maintained and even increased with reduced application rates of chemical fertiliser when treated with the biofertiliser BioGro. However, the benefits of reduced input costs and potential yield increases can only be achieved if there is adequate quality control of biofertiliser production.
MN148 Membuat Rantai Nilai Lebih Berpihak Pada Kaum Miskin: Buku Pegangan Bagi Praktisi Analisis Rantai Nilai [Making value chains work better for the poor: a toolbook for practitioners of value chain analysis]ACIAR is committed to funding research into profitable agribusiness systems in eastern Indonesia. The methodologies outlined in this toolbook for practitioners of value-chain analysis were originally published in English by Agricultural Development International. They have been updated and translated into Indonesian, and will be used to analyse and identify agribusiness development opportunities and interventions that have the potential to improve livelihoods of the poor in Indonesia. FOR HARD COPIES PLEASE CONTACT ACIAR
MN149 Hatchery management of tiger grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus): a best-practice manualThis hatchery manual provides guidelines for the production of tiger grouper fingerlings. It outlines best-practice methods for broodstock maintenance, spawning, egg incubation and rearing of larvae through to 2–3 cm, fully metamorphosed juveniles. The manual provides a valuable aid for improving the availability of grouper seed stock to support sustainable small-scale aquaculture in the Asia–Pacific region.
MN150 Nursery management of grouper: a best-practice manualThis manual provides practical guidelines for those engaged in the nursery culture of groupers in Indonesia as well as elsewhere in the tropics. The nursery phase is an intermediate step between hatchery production of seed (ACIAR Monograph No. 149) and stocking of grow-out farms. It involves growing delicate juvenile fish of 2–3 cm long through to physically robust animals of 5–10 cm long. The manual provides information on husbandry of groupers in the nursery phase, to reduce losses due to disease and cannibalism, and thus to increase the profitability of grouper nursing.
MN151 Vanuatu sandalwood: growers’ guide for sandalwood production in VanuatuACIAR has supported research into the growing and marketing of sandalwood in Vanuatu. This guide provides practical advice on how to grow sandalwood, including site and host selection, spacing, weeding, disease management, pruning and harvesting. Sandalwood’s high value and small size make it unique among forestry trees in that it can be incorporated into smaller ornamental gardens as well as larger commercial plantings. This guide will help the people of Vanuatu and other Pacific island countries to participate in this lucrative rural industry.
MN152 Sophy and the vegetable patchThis book is for primary school children for use in the ‘Life Skills’ part of the Cambodian school curriculum. It will teach children and their families about human nutritional needs; how these can be met through eating indigenous vegetables; and how to create their own garden so that they can grow their own healthy food year round.
MN152a Sophy and the vegetable patch [Khmer translation]Khmer translation of Sophy and the vegetable patch. This book is for primary school children for use in the ‘Life Skills’ part of the Cambodian school curriculum. It will teach children and their families about human nutritional needs; how these can be met through eating indigenous vegetables; and how to create their own garden so that they can grow their own healthy food year round. For copies, please contact ACIAR
MN153 Growing healthy sweetpotato: best practices for producing planting materialSweetpotato is a major food crop in Papua New Guinea, with about 2.9 million tonnes grown each year. But sweetpotato is prone to pests and diseases, particularly viruses, which can significantly reduce yields. Because there are no varieties known to be resistant to viruses, the next best solution is to produce planting material that is free from infection, and to make this readily available to growers. This manual is aimed at researchers and technicians, and describes how to test for sweetpotato viruses and to keep vines free from infection.
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This edition of Partners focuses on Global Partnerships and the Millenium Development Goals.
PMG017 Partners Magazine June 2004Partners in Research for Development June 2004 magazine, reporting on the people who help us achieve our goals and those who benefit from better policies, increased productivity and more sustainable agriculture.
PMG018 Partners Magazine September 2004The September 2004 edition of Partners Magazine focuses on the dual themes of the International Year of Rice, and Caombodia and Laos and ACIAR's role in building research capacity and food security.
PMG019 Partners Magazine December 2004The December edition of ACIAR's Partners Magazine focuses on Papua New Guinea, reporting on the positive impacts of several ACIAR projects in that country.
PMG020 Partners Magazine April 2005This edition focuses on ACIAR's activities in China, reporting on the benefits of ACIAR projects in that country that are helping poor farmers and improving environmental management.
PMG021 Partners Magazine July 2005The July 2005 edition of Partners magazine is now available online. Indonesia is the main focus of this edition,with ACIAR's activities helping poor farmers featured
PMG022 Partners Magazine October 2005ACIAR's Partners Magazine, October 2005 edition features stories on project activities in South Asia.
PMG023 Partners Magazine Summer 05-06ACIAR's Partners Magazine, Summer 2005-06 edition features stories on project activities in the Philippines.
PMG024 Partners Magazine Autumn 2006ACIAR's work in the South Pacific, focusing on fisheries management, crop improvement and protection and poultry is profiled.
PMG025 Partners Magazine Winter 2006ACIAR administers the Australian Government's contribution to CGIAR and other research centres.
PMG026 Partners Magazine Spring 2006ACIAR's Partners Magazine, Spring 2006 edition features stories on project activities in the Mekong Region.
PMG027 Partners Magazine March-June 2007Partners in research for development - from farm to market
PMG028 Partners Magazine July - October 2007Partners for July to October 2007 features articles on biosecurity, including research addressing Avian Influenza (Birdflu), pig viruses, eucalypt rust, and potato and banana diseases.
PMG029 Partners Magazine November 2007 - February 2008Partners magazine November 2007 - February 2008 is focused on climate change.
PMG030 Partners Magazine March - June 2008Partners magazine for March - June 2008 is focused on the role of women in agriculture. It also includes a story on a public/private partnership that is helping to revitalise the pyrethrum industry in Papua New Guinea.
PMG031 Partners Magazine July-October 2008Partners magazine July - October 2008 is focused on gene technology.
PMG032 Partners Magazine November 2008 - February 2009The latest edition of Partners magazine is focused on food security. It includes stories on a market driven collaboration reducing rural poverty in Indonesia, creating aquaculture opportunities in India and Australia, raising farm production in Bangladesh and boosting horticulture in the Pacific.
PMG033 Partners Magazine March - June 2009This issue of Partners Magazine highlights the important link between natural resource management and food security. It focuses on ACIAR-supported initiatives and partnerships which are delivering sustainable approaches to agriculture, with examples of projects that demonstrate that environmental sustainability can also help smallholders increase their productivity.
PMG035 Partners Magazine November 2009 - February 2010Partners Magazine November 2009 to February 2010 examines the issues of water management and agriculture, and how these impact on food security.
ACIAR is trialling a new e-magazine version of Partners. Have a look and let us know what you think of the e-magazine in our online survey.
PMG036 Partners Magazine March - June 2010Partners Magazine March-June 2010 focusses on Policy to Plate. ACIAR is trialling a new e-magazine version of Partners. Have a look and let us know what you think of the e-magazine in our online survey.
PMG037 Partners Magazine November 2010 - February 2011Partners Magazine November 2010 - February 2011
PMG038 Partners Magazine March - May 2011Partners Magazine March 2011 – May 2011 has a focus on ACIAR’s partnerships with non-government organisations. Also in this issue we ‘celebrate women’ with a special edition of ACIAR’s roundup focusing on the achievements of women working with ACIAR.
PMG039 Partners Magazine June - August 2011Partners Magazine June 2011 – August 2011 has a focus on ACIAR’s partnerships with the people working within ACIAR projects. This edition celebrates the dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of the people involved with ACIAR, and recognises that these qualities bring success to ACIAR projects.
PMG040 Partners Magazine Summer 2012The Summer 2012 edition of Partners Magazine has a focus on aid and effectiveness.
PMG041 Partners Magazine 30th Anniversary June 2012The June 2012 edition of Partners Magazine celebrates 30 years of achievements, drawing on and reprinting past articles to retell some of our best stories. It also tells the history of ACIAR through the eyes of some former employees as well as contributors and writers involved in producing Partners.
PMG042 Partners MagazineThis edition of Partners features a special report on Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia’s nearest neighbour. Many of the stories were photographed and written by Paul Jones, a photojournalist who has worked for leading newspapers in Australia and the UK.
PMG043 Partners MagazineThis edition of Partners tells stories of opportunity—from poultry farmers in Tanzania and Mozambique selling chickens to nearby villagers, to oyster farmers in Vietnam attracting the interest of commercial buyers, it is smallholders who benefit.
Proceedings
- (Back to top)PR001 Proceedings of the eastern Africa-ACIAR consultation on agricultural research
Proceedings of the Eastern Africa-ACIAR Consultation on Agricultural Research, outlining major agricultural problems and research priorities in the Eastern-Africa Region.
PR002 Proceedings of the international workshop on soilsProceedings of the international workshop on soils: research to resolve selected problems of soils in the tropics.
PR003 Shrub legume research in Indonesia and AustraliaShrub Legume Research in Indonesia and Australia: proceedings of an International workship held in Indonesia in 1984
PR004 Proceedings of the Nigeria-Australia seminar on collaborative agricultural researchProceedings of the Nigeria-Australia Seminar on Collaborative Agricultural Research
PR005 Evaluation of large ruminants for the tropicsEvaluation of large ruminants for the tropics: Proceedings of an international workshop held at CSIRO, Rockhampton, Queenland, 1984.
PR007 Goat production and research in the tropicsproceedings of a workshop held at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 6-8 February 1984. The aims of the workshop Goat Production and Research in the Tropics were: firstly to identify the major problems facing the goat industries in developing countries: secondly, to understand Australia's comparative advantage in goat research: and finally, to identify potential topics, operating institutions and scientists around which ACIAR might develop collaborative research proposals.
PR008 Tropical legume improvementProceedings of a Thailand/ACIAR Planning and Coordinalion Workshop, Bangkok, 10-12 October 1983.
PR009 Smallholder rubber production and policiesproceedings of an international workshop held at the University of Adelaide, South Australia, 18-20 February 1985.
PR010 Draught animal power for productionproceedings of an international workshop held at James Cook University, Townsville, Qld, Australia, 10-16 July 1985.
PR011 Agricultural systems research for developing countriesproceedings of an international workshop held at Hawkesbury Agricultural College, Richmond, N.S.W., Australia, 12-15 May 1985. In this volume some of the heterogeneity of the farming systems approach to research is reviewed and considered.
PR012 Forages in southeast Asian and South Pacific agricultureProceedings of an international workshop held at Cisarua, Indonesia, 19-23 August 1985. The meeting provided a valuable forum for scientists in the region to share experiences, and to identify areas of high priority in forage research that will contribute to the continuing development of forage as an important component of the farming systems throughout the region.
PR013 Bacterial wilt disease in Asia and the South PacificOUT OF STOCK Bacterial wilt, caused largely by Pseudomonas solanacearum, is one of the most destructive bacterial plant diseases
PR014 Pesticides and humid tropical grain storage systemsProceedings of an international seminar, Manila, Philippines, 27-30 May 1985. The concern of this seminar is the integrated use of pesticides to improve the safe storage of cereal grains and other secondary foodstuffs under the difficult environmental conditions of the humid tropics.
PR015 Preserving grain quality by aeration and in-store dryingProceedings of an international seminar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9-11 October 1985.
PR016 Australian acacias in developing countriesProceedings of an international workshop held at the Forestry Training Centre, Gympie, Qld., Australia, 4-7 August 1986.
PR017 Ticks and tick-borne diseasesProceedings of an international workshop on the ecology of ticks and epidemiology of tick-borne diseases, held at Nyanga, Zimbabwe, 17-21 February 1986.
PR018 Food legume improvement for Asian farming systemsOUT OF STOCK Food legumes are grown throughout Asia for human and animal nutrition
PR019 Technological change in postharvest handling and transportation of grains in the humid tropicsSignificant advances in grain harvesting, drying, handling, storage and milling have occurred in the ASEAN region in the last decade
PR020 Management of wild and cultured sea bass/barramundi (Lares calcarifer)Bananas and plantain (musa spp) are one of the few tropical crops that have not been bred successfully
PR022 Bulk handling and storage of grain in the humid tropicsOUT OF STOCK High yields from new early-maturing varieties of rice and the development of systems enabling two crops per year have created problems for the existing grain handling system in the ASEAN region
PR023 Transport of fresh fruit and vegetablesOUT OF STOCK These proceedings are the outcome of a workshop held under the auspices of ACIAR
PR024 Smallholder agricultural development in TongaThese proceedings detail the findings of the ACIAR smallholder agriculture project which were presented at a workshop held in Tonga in May 1988
PR025 Fumigation and controlled atmosphere storage of grainOUT OF STOCK These proceedings stem from aconference held in Singapore in February 1989
PR026 Economics of fishery management in the Pacific islands regionOUT OF STOCK These are the proceedings of a conference held to assess the need for economic research into increasing fisheries productivity for island nations in the South Pacific region
PR027 Draught animals in rural developmentOUT OF STOCK The estimated one billion draught animals throughout the developing world provide vital power, transport, milk, meat and security to millions of rural families
PR028 Tropical tree seed researchThese proceedings from a workshop of the International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) focus on the seed problems of multipurpose trees
PR029 Sulfur fertilizer policy for lowland and upland cropping systems in IndonesiaACIAR has supported a wide range of fertilizer-related projects within its plant nutrition program
PR030 Tuna baitfish in the Indo-Pacific regionOUT OF STOCK These proceedings arise from a workshop held in Honiara, Solomon Islands in December 1989
PR031 Bacterial wilt of groundnutThese proceedings are the outcome of an ACIAR/ICRISAT joint planning meeting on bacterial wilt disease of groundnut (peanut), held in Malaysia in March 1990
PR032 Forages for plantation cropsOUT OF STOCK This proceedings provides information needed by extension workers and farmers to increase the productivity of ruminants in plantation crops
PR033 Sustainable agriculture on marginal uplands of southeast AsiaThese proceedings review the resources available for achieving sustainable development of upland areas in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, and examine some of the problems that must be overcome
PR034 Buffalo and goats in AsiaThese seminar proceedings report the results of ACIAR sponsored research which commenced in 1985
PR035 Advances in tropical acacia researchOUT OF STOCK Australian acacias have received attention in recent years because they are proving suitable for reforestation projects in the tropics
PR036 Fungi and mycotoxins in stored productsContamination of stored food and feedstuffs by fungi and the mycotoxins they produce poses a serious health risk for humans and livestock and causes economic losses worldwide
PR037 Breeding technologies for tropical acaciasFast-growing acacias are being used to reforest degraded grasslands and cutover rainforest in the humid tropics
PR038 Forages on red soils in ChinaThe red soils region of south central China has been the focus of recent research as it represents large areas of upland cropping and animal enterprises
PR039 Newcastle disease in village chickensOUT OF STOCK Newcastle disease (ND) is a widespread and important cause of loss in productivity of village poultry.
PR040 Peanut improvement: a case study in IndonesiaProceedings of an ACIAR/AARD/QDPI collaborative review meeting held at Malang, East Java, Indonesia, 19-23 August, 1991. These proceedings present a brief summary of the activities and results of six years of collaboration between Indonesia and Australia under the ACIAR project Peanut Improvement in Indonesia.
PR041 Sustainable dryland cropping in semi-arid eastern KenyaMuch of sub-Saharan Africa is semi-arid and the burgeoning population depends heavily on small-scale dryland agriculture.
PR042 Productive use of saline landsSalt-affected soils pose hazardous conditions for plant establishment
PR043 Pasteurellosis in production animalsProceedings of An international workshop sponsored by ACIAR held at Bali, Indonesia, 10-13 August 1992. A general review is made of specific diseases of economic importance in production animals, dealing in depth with those diseases and aspects of them not covered by other plenary speakers. The diseases reviewed are haemorrhagic septicaemia, bovine pneumonic pasteurellosis, pasteurellosis of sheep and goats, and, briefly, atrophic rhinitis.
PR044 Bovine ephemeral fever and related rhabdovirusesOUT OF STOCK Joint research into bovine ephemeral fever involving China and Australia was instigated in response to a massive epidemic in 1983
PR045 Bacterial wiltBacterial wilt is primarily of importance in the tropics and subtropics
PR046 Draught animal power in the Asian-Australasian regionThe economic structure of draught animal power in Asia varies from country to country according to national policy, social patterns and agricultural practices
PR047 The biology and mariculture of giant clamsOUT OF STOCK These proceedings are the result of research undertaken at giant clam hatcheries throughout the Pacific
PR048 Australian tree species research in ChinaACIAR has supported collaborative forestry research between China and Australia since 1985
PR049 Sandalwood in the Pacific regionThe papers reproduced here are edited versions of presentations given at the Symposium on Sandalwood Conservation at the XVII Pacific Science Congress, held in Honolulu, Hawaii, in June 1991. This symposium was a follow-up to a previous symposium on Sandalwood in the Pacific held at the East-West Center, University of Hawaii, April 9-11, 1990.
PR050 Postharvest handling of tropical fruitThese proceedings present the contributions made at the International Conference on Postharvest Handling of Tropical Fruits held in Chiang Mai, Thailand in July 1993. Issues for consideration included the review of key technical information on postharvest handling of tropical fruits, defining problems with successful handling, transportation and marketing of tropical fruits both for export and domestic markets.
PR051 Foot-and-mouth disease in southeast AsiaAustralia and Thailand have collaborated for six years to study foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a disease which is endemic in Asia
PR052 Tuna baitfish in Fiji and Solomon IslandsThese proceedings are the culmination of a workshop held in Fiji in August 1993, and provide a background to the tuna baitfish industry as well as canvassing management issues, baitfish biology and the current status of baitfishing in the Solomon Islands
PR053 Coconut improvement in the South PacificThese proceedings arose from a workshop held in conjunction with the final review of the ACIAR coconut improvement project
PR054 Soil fertility and climatic constraints in dryland agricultureProceedings of ACIAR/SACCAR workshop held at Harare, Zimbabwe 30 August I September 1993. This volume records the proceedings of a workshop held to consider the problems of dry land agriculture. The workshop was organised jointly by AClAR and the Southern African Centre for Cooperation in Agricultural Research and Training (SACCAR)
PR055 Agroforestry and animal production for human welfareproceedings of an international symposium held in association with the 7th AAAP Animal Science Congress, Bali. Indonesia. 11-16 July 1994. This paper reviews the animal production potential of agroforestry systems. Factors influencing animal productivity include the forage contribution from tree and nontree sources, competition between tree and understorey, compatibility between tree crop and animals, and the service role of the tree in ameliorating the microclimate of the animal.
PR056 Soil organic matter management for sustainable agricultureThese proceedings came from a workshop in Ubon, Thailand, designed to review current research and identify future research opportunities in the areas of soil organic matter dynamics and nutrient cycling in tropical and temperate regions -- topics already included in ACIAR projects that have attempted to assist smallholders to manage their lands by improving soil fertility and reducing soil losses
PR057 Leucaena - opportunities and limitationsOUT OF STOCK These proceedings provide an update on progress with research on multipurpose trees in general and leucaena in particular. They include details on priorities for future research and the establishment of LEUCNET, the international network to promote leucaena research and development worldwide.
PR058 Development of postharvest handling technology for tropical tree fruitsThese proceedings arose from a workshop associated with an ACIAR project on the development of postharvest handling technology for selected tropical tree fruits
PR059 Fish drying in IndonesiaThese proceedings examine the issues behind Indonesia's dried fish industry and prospects for improving the quality of dried fish
PR060 Postharvest technology in VietnamVietnam is striving to increase its agricultural production, but gains in productivity are offset by large postharvest losses
PR061 Agricultural impacts on groundwater qualityGroundwater contamination has been linked to intensive agriculture in many industrialised countries in temperate regions
PR062 Mycorrhizas for plantation forestry in AsiaMycorrhizal associations are an integral part of natural and managed forests
PR064 Integration of ruminants into plantation systems in southeast AsiaThere are already instances of successful introduction of ruminants into Southeast Asia's rubber, oil palm and coconut plantations, in ways that enable more intensive use of these areas
PR065 Mineral deficiencies in root cropsSustainable crop production is dependent on good nutrient management.
PR066 Bluetongue disease in the Asia-Pacific regionIn most of Asia, bluetongue is an infection which has existed since cattle, buffalo and deer have been present
PR067 Sugarcane germplasm conservation and exchangeEstimates given in 1987-88 place sugar as the fourteenth most important crop in developing countries with a gross value of production of over US$7 billion
PR068 Exploring approaches to research in the animal sciences in VietnamEnormous changes have occurred in Vietnam since 1990
PR069 South Pacific indigenous nuts(Available electronically only) This publication brings together most of the papers presented at a five day workshop held in Vanuatu in 1994
PR070 Management of clay soils for rainfed lowland rice-based cropping systemsIn Asian countries rice is the most important staple food.
PR071 Grain drying in AsiaGrain drying has taken on an important role in Asia as countries strive to produce grains for world export
PR072 Sterility in wheat in subtropical AsiaWheat in subtropical Asia is a potential minor crop although consistently high yields have not yet been achieved.
PR073 Mineral problems in sheep in northern China and some other regions in AsiaChina has vast areas of arid and semi-arid pastoral land in its northern provinces
PR074 Sustainable parasite control in small ruminantsSmall ruminants are important to the nations of tropical and subtropical Asia and the Pacific Islands, but their productivity is severely constrained by inadequate nutrition and gastrointestinal parasites
PR075 Jembrana disease and the bovine lentivirusesJembrana is a disease similar to rinderpest, and found to affect Indonesian cattle and buffalo
PR076 Management of fruit flies in the PacificThis publication presents extended abstracts of the papers presented to a workshop held in Nadi, Fiji 28-31 October 1996
PR077 Breeding strategies for rainfed lowland rice in drought-prone environmentsThese proceedings present the results of five years collaborative research involving scientists from Australia, Thailand and Lao PDR
PR078 Mud crab aquaculture and biologyUntil recently, mud crabs have only been reared from stock captured from the natural environment, in those countries where they are being farmed
PR079 Trochus: status, hatchery practice & nutritionTrochus shell is highly sought after for buttons and costume jewellery
PR080 Disease resistance in fruitThe objective of this workshop on disease resistance in fruit was to review recent research on non-chemical control of fruit diseases, with particular emphasis on utilisation and enhancement of constitutive or inducible host defence mechanisms.
PR081 Disease control and storage life extension in fruitTreatments which extend storage life by reducing disease and delaying ripening are essential if tropical fruit are to be shipped to distant markets
PR082 Recent developments in acacia plantingRecent developments in acacia planting. Proceedings of an international workshop held in Hanoi, Vietnam, 27-30 October 1997. ACIAR Proceedings No. 82.
PR083 Inland saline aquacultureACIAR cosponsored a workshop in Perth, Western Australia in August 1997
PR084 Sandalwood and its productsThese proceedings are a record of the papers presented at an international seminar held at Bangalore, India, 18-20 December 1997
PR085 Seeking agricultural produce free of pesticide residueA review of options for monitoring and minimising the contamination of agricultural produce and the environment by pesticide residues, while maintaining the benefits of pesticide use for agricultural production
PR086 Leucaena: adaption, quality and farming systemsThese proceedings report the presentations at the international workshop on Leucaena held at the Vietnam National University in Hanoi, 9-14 February 1998 and comprise three major sections: Taxonomy and Agronomy, Forage Quality and Farming Systems
PR087 Upland farming systems in the Lao PDR: problems and opportunities for livestockImprovements in disease control are desperately needed making the 1997 Vientiane workshop organised jointly by the Department of Livestock and Fisheries (GoL) and ACIAR, extremely timely
PR088 Towards better management of soils contaminated with tannery wasteLeather production is a major industry in India and makes a significant contribution to the country's export earnings
PR089 Elimination of aflatoxin contamination in peanutProceedings of A collaborative workshop project between the Queensland Department of Primary Industries, Australia and Bogor Agriculture University, Indonesia.
PR090 Towards sustainable shrimp culture in Thailand and the regionShrimp farming expanded rapidly in Thailand and other countries in Asia in the early 1990s, but productivity plateaued and then went into decline
PR091 Fire and sustainable agricultural and forestry development in eastern Indonesia and northern AustraliaOver the past decade or so there has been growing recognition of the impacts of biomass burning in the wet forests of Indonesia
PR092 Tannins in livestock and human nutritionTannins are one of the most common secondary products found in plants species, and represent one of the greatest hurdles to effective utilisation of forages by grazing livestock
PR093 Integrated nutrient management in farming systems in southeast Asia and AustraliaProceedings of an International Workshop held at the National Agricultural Research Centre, Vientiane, Laos 21-22 April, 1999
PR094 Classical swine fever and emerging diseases in southeast AsiaThe drive in Southeast Asia to satisfy the increasing demand for animal protein has resulted in many changes to common agricultural practices
PR095 Working with farmers: the key to adoption of forage technologiesThis proceedings puts on record the papers and posters which were presented and the discussions which were held at the international workshop which marked the completion of the Forages for Smallholders Project
PR097 Hypsipyla shoot borers in meliaceaeDamage from shoot borers of the genus Hypsipyla Ragonot present the greatest deterrent to the establishment and cultivation of the high value timber species belonging to the family Meliaceae, including species of Swietenia, Khaya, Toona and Cedrela
PR098 Reservoir and culture-based fisheries: biology and managementReservoirs are a major, and for several Asian countries an expanding, water resource which is very diverse both in terms of size and fisheries potential
PR099 Food security for Papua New GuineaOverall, food security is high in PNG as most rural people have access to land and can grow most of their food requirements
PR100 Quality assurance in agricultural produceThis publication contains the 125 papers presented at the 19th ASEAN/1st APEC Seminar on Postharvest Technology held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 9 to 12 November 1999
PR101 Increased lowland rice production in the Mekong regionThese proceedings report the outcome of an International Workshop held in Vientiane, Laos, 30 Oct to 2 Nov 2000 to coincide with the beginning of a new ACIAR project, Increased productivity of rice-based cropping systems in Lao PDR, Cambodia and Australia
PR102 Biological and integrated control of water hyacinth Eichhornia crassipesThese proceedings represent the current status of work on water hyacinth world-wide and include new research initiatives, overviews of water hyacinth implementation programs in various countries and a proposal for a mechanism to facilitate the dessemination of information on water hyacinth through a clearinghouse
PR103 SADC planning workshop on newcastle disease control in village chickensThis publication is a record of papers presented at a workshop in Maputo, Mozambique 6-9 March, 2000 on Newcastle disease in village chickens
PR104 Agrochemical pollution of water resourcesThis volume records the main research findings of ACIAR Project LWR1/1994/054 as presented to a conference held in Thailand on 16-18 February 2000
PR105 Postharvest handling of fresh vegetablesThis proceedings covers papers presented at end of project workshop in Beijing in 2001
PR106 Water policy reform: lessons from Asia and AustraliaProceedings of an international workshop held in Bangkok, Thailand which brought together researchers working in the area of water resource management
PR107 Wood-cement composites in the Asia-Pacific regionThis proceedings covers the papers presented at the 5th Pacific Rim Bio-based Composites Symposium that was held in Canberra, Australia on 10 December 2000
PR108 Development strategies for genetic evaluation for beef production in developing countriesThis workshop was organised so that Thailand could share its experiences and results with other Southeast Asian countries who share similar production environments and constraints with the aim of sharing information and ideas and to foster cooperation in Southeast Asia for beef production and breeding
PR109 Inoculants and nitrogen fixation of legumes in VietnamThis report covers research carried out in an ACIAR project to increase yields and nitrogen fixation of soybean, groundnut and mungbean in Vietnam through rhizobial inoculation
PR110 Strategies to improve Bali cattle in eastern IndonesiaThis publication brings together Indonesian and Australian expertise on Bali cattle production and herd improvement
PR111 Eucalypts in AsiaPapers presented at an international workshop in China, April 2003 examine the role of eucalypt species in Asia
PR112 Breeding of drought-resistant peanutsThese proceedings report papers presented at the final external review of ACIAR project CS97/114 held at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India on 25-27 February 2002
PR113 Agriculture: new directions for a new nation East Timor (Timor-Leste)An urgent task in the newly emerging nation of East Timor is to develop a sustainable agricultural sector
PR114 Modelling nutrient management in tropical cropping systemsThis is an end-of-project workshop proceedings with contributions from Africa, Asia, Australia and Latin America, focusing on improving capabilities in crop modelling for tropical cropping systems
PR115 Tropical legumes for sustainable farming systems in southern Africa and AustraliaThe papers in this book come from an ACIAR project to develop sustainable animal and cropping systems in southern Africa
PR116 Water in agricultureThe availability of water and water quality are major concerns for everyone
PR117 Control of newcastle disease and duck plague in village poultryThese proceedings cover the papers presented at a workshop in Vietnam
PR118 Improving the management of irrigation schemes in VietnamContains the main findings of a project carried out in Vietnam which focused on the operation and management of publicly managed irrigation systems
PR119 Agriproduct supply-chain management in developing countriesProgressing beyond self-sufficiency, whether at the farm or national level, requires the capacity for reliable production and profitable marketing of products sought by consumers
PR120 Spiny lobster ecology and exploitation in the south China sea regionTropical spiny lobsters, and particularly the ornate lobster Panulirus ornatus, are a valuable resource for most countries bordering the South China Sea
PR121 Evaluation and performance of permanent raised bed cropping systems in Asia, Australia and MexicoPermanent raised bed cropping systems are being adopted under a wide range of irrigated and dryland farming conditions.
PR122 Improving yield and economic viability of peanut production in Papua New Guinea and AustraliaPeanuts are an important cash crop for many smallholder farmers in Papua New Guinea.
PR123 Agricultural water management in ChinaACIAR has supported collaborative research on water management in agriculture in China for more than 15 years.
PR124 Heart rot and root rot in tropical Acacia plantationsFast-growing hardwood plantations are increasingly important to the economies of many countries around the Pacific rim. However fungal heart rot and root rot are impacting on the industry.
PR125 Coconut revival: new possibilities for the 'tree of life'Proceedings of the International Coconut Forum held in Cairns, Australia, 22-24 November 2005
PR126 Integrated rural development in East Nusa Tenggara, IndonesiaThese proceedings report on an international workshop held in Kupang, in April 2006, to identify opportunities and constraints to improving livelihoods in East Nusa Tenggara using an integrated rural development approach, and to discuss directions for future activities.
PR127 Permanent beds and rice-residue management for rice–wheat systems in the Indo-Gangetic PlainThe proceedings of a workshop on permanent raised beds for irrigated rice–wheat and alternative cropping systems.
PR128 Management of classical swine fever and foot-and-mouth disease in Lao PDRThese proceedings are a compilation of research papers presented at a workshop in Vientiane on foot-and-mouth disease and classical swine fever, which continue to be a problem for livestock producers.
PR129 Silvicultural management of bamboo in the Philippines and Australia for shoots and timberA symposium was organised in November 2006 in the Philippines, to provide an opportunity for bamboo researchers to present their findings. The peer-reviewed papers contained herein provide an opportunity to fully report on the research.
PR130 Efficient nutrient use in rice production in Vietnam achieved using inoculant biofertilisersThese proceedings provide a summary of the research outputs of work in Vietnam to assess the significance of a biofertiliser called BioGro, which provides significant benefits for the growth and yield of rice.
PR131 Village chickens, poverty alleviation and the sustainable control of Newcastle diseaseThese proceedings are a collection of papers presented at an international conference of 102 village poultry researchers and animal health specialists from eastern, southern and western Africa, South-East Asia, Europe and Oceania, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, October 2005. The proceedings showcase the background, methodology and results of the AusAID-funded Southern Africa Newcastle Disease Control Project.
PR132 Spiny lobster aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific regionThis publication, in the ACIAR Proceedings series, is a compilation of papers presented at the International Symposium on Spiny Lobster Aquaculture that was held at Nha Trang, Vietnam in December 2008.
PR133 Use of the FecB (Booroola) gene in sheep-breeding programsProceedings of the Helen Newton Turner Memorial International Workshop held in Pune, Maharashtra, India, 10–12 November 2008. The workshop was the conclusion of ACIAR projects that entailed more than a decade of research in India on improved meat sheep production.
PR134 Development of sustainable livestock systems on grasslands in north-western ChinaThese proceedings present the results of the first ACIAR project on livestock farming systems in north-western China.
PR135 Native forest management in Papua New Guinea: advances in assessment, modelling and decision-makingThis report reviews the historical context of forest management and the recent focus on tropical forest-based climate-change mitigation in PNG, and identifies challenges and priorities. Advances in the assessment of timber, carbon stocks and biodiversity, as well as in the quantitative understanding of forests through modelling, are described in order to provide a scientific basis for forest-management decision-making at both the community and the government level.
PR136 Asia–Pacific tropical sea cucumber aquacultureACIAR has provided significant, long-term research investment into tropical sea cucumber aquaculture in the Asia–Pacific region. Work has included large-scale hatchery culture of sandfish (a species of sea cucumber), techniques for releasing cultured juveniles into the wild, and sea ranching and pond culture. ACIAR, together with the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, organised a symposium to review this work, as well as research from other parts of the world.
PR137 Animal biosecurity in the Mekong: future directions for research and developmentLivestock disease constrains livelihood development in the Mekong countries through loss of animals and their productivity, restriction of trade within and between countries, and the diseases that can be transmitted from livestock to humans. The term biosecurity describes the methods used to contain these diseases and prevent their transmission.
Research Notes
- (Back to top)RN22 Management of Irrigation Areas: Irrigation Management in the Red River Delta of Vietnam
Vietnam's future food security depends on the country's ability to expand agricultural production, and this in turn will rely heavily on the increased efficiency of irrigation systems associated with the Red River Delta in the country's north and the Mekong Delta in the south
RN23 Measurement and maintenance of duck and hen egg quality in VietnamThe albumen quality of duck and hen eggs declines very rapidly when eggs are stored at ambient temperature especially in hot climates
RN24 Bringing trees back in the PhilippinesReforestation is recognised as an urgent need in the Philippines following the clearing of most of the native forest cover
RN26 Non-chemical Control of Rodents in Lowland Irrigated Rice CropsRodents are a major agricultural pest across much of Southeast Asia
RN27 Assessing the extent and causes of degradation in India's arid rangelandsLand use pressures are increasing degradation in India's arid zone
Technical Reports
- (Back to top)Food security in East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Pacific island countries and territories
Research funded by ACIAR is largely directed towards attaining food security. This report documents the food security issues in three of ACIAR’s focus areas: East Timor, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific islands. The studies help identify which problems are amenable to solutions, through research, development and extension.
MN087a Controlling Newcastle disease in village chickens: a laboratory manual – 2nd edition [French translation]This manual, originally published in 2002, describes the procedures needed to produce and test live, thermostable avirulent I-2 vaccine against Newcastle disease (ND) of poultry. It has formed the basis of practical training workshops for scientists and technicians in vaccine-producing laboratories in Africa and Asia. This second edition, updated on the basis of practical experience over the last decade, has been published due to increasing interest in local production of ND vaccine.
TR001 ACIAR grain storage research programThe primary thrusts of the ACIAR Grain Storage Research Program are to achieve first an understanding of, and then the ability to manage, grain moisture and pest activities under the humid conditions characteristic of many tropical countries.
TR002 Pastures in VanuatuThe Government of Vanuatu sought assistance from Australia for a survey of pastures throughout the country. This technical report presents the findings of that survey, carried out by the Department of Agriculture at the University of Queensland and funded by ACIAR. It provides valuable information on the potential and limitations of pasture improvement for the beef cattle industry in Vanuatu, as well as giving guidance to both ACIAR and the Australian Development Assistance Bureau (ADAB) in planning projects for further research and development in the industry.
TR003 ACIAR grain storage research program research report 1984-85Within its general postharvest activities, ACIAR has established a grain storage research program with a specific objective of safe storage of grain. This has been done in response to many requests for assistance in preventing the very substantial losses that are known to occur in the postharvest sector. The program seeks to achieve safe storage by facilitating research on high priority problems, such as grain drying and losses from pests, that have been identified as the major constraints to preserving grain quality after harvest.
TR004 Coconut germplasm in the South Pacific islandsThe survey described in this report in selected Pacific countries was conducted by Mr Mike Foale in August and September 1986.
TR005 South Pacific agriculture: challenges and opportunities for ACIAR and its research partnersThe Policy Advisory Council of AClAR met in Apia, Western Samoa, on 17-21 June 1985. As part.
TR006 ACIAR grain storage research program research report 1985-86The prime objective of the ACIAR Grain Storage Research Program is to develop cost-effective methods for the safe storage of grains under the difficult physical conditions of the humid tropics, particularly the Southeast Asian region.
TR007 Building on success: agricultural research, technology, and policy for developmentReport of a symposium held at Canberra, 14 May 1987
TR008 New technologies for rainfed rice-based farming systems in the Philippines and Sri LankaThis publication focuses on rice and rice based farming systems as critical components of the Asian food system
TR009 Gaseous nitrogen loss from urea fertilizers in Asian cropping systemsWith increasing demands for food to meet the growing population throughout Asia, increasing quantities of nitrogen fertilizer are being used, particularly urea. However, urea broadcast on rice paddies by the method commonly used by farmers can lead to the loss from 30 to 90% of the applied nitrogen. This loss represents an enormous cost to farmers, and ways need to be found to increase the uptake of nitrogen by rice.
TR010 Bulk handling of paddy and rice in Malaysia: an economic analysisThe focus of this study is to provide a conceptual framework in which both technological and policy choices can be evaluated in regards to the adoption of modern bulk handling methods and more efficient and effective grain-drying equipment in rice production in Malaysia.
TR011 Economic prospects for vanilla in the South PacificInformation on the vanilla industry in the South Pacific has not been readily available, so this report was prepared to fill this information gap
TR012 Biological control of Salvinia molesta in Sri Lanka: an assessment of costs and benefitsIn the mid 1980s the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) committed itself to a program of biological control of the aquatic weed Salvinia molesta in Sri Lanka. Salvinia in Sri Lanka interferes with irrigation and drainage of rice paddies, it reduces the fish catch in water reservoirs and it also poses a health risk in providing additional breeding opportunities for mosquitoes. The agent of biological control is a Brazilian weevil called Cyrtobagous solvinioe.
TR013 Rainfed rice production in the Philippines: a combined agronomic/economic study of Antique provinceThis report contains details of two ACIAR projects: an agronomic project designed to study environmental constraints to increase productivity of rainfed rice-based farming systems in the lowlands and upland areas of Sri Lanka and the Philippines and; an economic project focusing on the factors responsible for the difference between potential productivity and actual farm performance
TR014 Transport of vegetables in Papua New GuineaThis report contains a description of an ACIAR supported project concerned with the postharvest transport of fresh fruit and vegetables in Papua New Guinea that has demonstrated how fresh produce can be moved from the Highlands to the main markets of Papua New Guinea and arrive in good condition
TR015 Marketing perspectives on a potential Pacific spice industryThe scarcity of information on spices became apparent during an ACIAR study on the economics of vanilla production
TR016 Mineral nutrition of food legumes in ThailandACIAR has supported two complementary studies in Thailand that have confirmed deficiencies of the micronutrients boron and molybdenum and the macronutrients phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and nitrogen in a high proportion of food legume crops
TR017 Rice production in Sri Lanka: a combined agronomic/economic study in the intermediate and dry zonesThis is a companion volume to Technical Report No 13 (a study of rainfed rice production in Antique Province, Philippines)
TR018 Post-flask management of tissue-cultured bananasBanana production, an important component of the island economies of the South Pacific, is threatened by the fungal leaf disease black Sigatoka
TR019 Utilisation of remote sensing in the South PacificRemote sensing is the interpretation of aerial photographs and electronic multispectral scanner (MSS) images in order to acquire information about the quantity, quality and distribution of terrestrial and marine resources
TR020 Hybridisation techniques for acaciasOUT OF PRINT Manipulation of the genetic composition of a plant via crossing and selection offers the opportunity for improvements in both yield and quality
TR021 Production of pathogen-tested sweet potatoIn 1985 a program for the improvement of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (Lam) L) was funded by ACIAR
TR022 Plants fed to village ruminants in IndonesiaThis report presents original information on the composition of 136 species of plants known to be fed to village ruminants, mostly in West Java
TR023 Allozyme electrophoretic methods for analysing genetic variation in giant clams (Tridacnidae)The analysis of electrophorectically detectable protein variation has revolutionised population genetics and allowed the extent and structure of genetic variation in natural populations to be described
TR024 Tuna baitfish and the pole-and-line industry in KiribatiOUT OF PRINT The pole-and-line fishery (a low-cost high-employment technique of tuna fishing(requires live baitfish to lure the tuna close to the boat
TR025 Economic aspects of raw wool production and marketing in ChinaThe Chinese Government has placed a high priority on the development of the nation's raw wool industry
TR026 A review of food research in Vietnam, with emphasis on postharvest lossesThis report by a consultant, Dr My-Yen Lam, identifies where development assistance agencies such as ACIAR might best provide help to the postharvest subsector in Vietnam. It also gives wider information on food research, production, and handling that may be of value to food and agribusiness companies seeking to establish commercial partnerships with Vietnamese counterparts.
TR027 Selection for water-use efficiency in grain legumesReport of a workshop held at ICRISAT Centre, Andhra Pradesh, India, 5-7 May 1993
TR028 Afforestation and rehabilitation of imperata grasslands in southeast Asia: identification of priorities for research, education, training and extensionTHIS paper touches on edaphic, climatic, ecological, silvicultural. agricultural, anthropological, socioeconomic, demographic and political problems associated with afforestation and rehabilitation of lmperafa grasslands in Southeast Asia.
TR029 Research and development prospects for faba beanThis report is the result of a workshop held in Melbourne in March 1994, which aimed to define research and development priorities for faba beans at a regional, national and international level
TR030 A review of the biology and management of rodent pests in southeast AsiaTwenty-nine species of rodents have been identified as having economic importance in Southeast Asia
TR031 Styrax tonkinenis: taxonomy, ecology, silviculture and usesStyrax tonkinensis is a fast growing tropical species that occurs naturally in the forests of northern Laos and Vietnam, but is also cultivated in plantations
TR032 Production of fine wool in northern China: effect of nutrition and helminth infectionsThe northern provinces of China where the land is suitable only for grazing livestock supports approximately 100 million sheep based on Merino types originally from Russia and Australia
TR033 Afforestation of imperata grasslands in IndonesiaThis report describes results from industrial tree plantation research trials at Teluk Sirih on Pulau Laut, Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia, where the performance of several eucalypts and acacia species was measured under a range of treatments on land made unproductive by colonisation of Imperata grass (Imperata cylindrica)
TR034 Techniques for pollinating eucalyptsThis report describes the practical steps necessary to produce controlled cross seed of eucalypts as a means of tailoring plantations for increased vigour and desirable traits such as high wood density, high pulp yield, optimum fibre length, low extractives content and a higher content of essential oils
TR035 Biotechnology and its implications for ACIARThis publication examines the issues involved in the effective application of biotechnology in ACIAR-funded programs
TR036 A guide to the zygotic embryo culture of coconut palms (Cocos nucifera L.)Coconut embryo culture has many applications, foremost of which is in the facilitation of germplasm movement
TR037 Mycotoxin contamination in grainsHigh levels of mycotoxin are hazardous to human and animal health
TR038 Principles of grain marketing: some lessons from the Australian experiencesThis technical report emphasises the importance of efficient methods for determining price in agricultural markets and the importance of transport in developing efficient domestic and international marketing systems
TR039 The cut flower industry: research and development issuesThis publication examines the issues involved in the effective application of biotechnology in ACIAR-funded programs
TR040 A new soil conservation methodology and application to cropping systems in tropical steeplandsThis technical report documents what may become something of a watershed in terms of the field investigation of soil erosion and soil conservation in biophysical terms
TR041 SCUAF version 4: a model to estimate soil changes under agriculture, agroforestry and forestrySCUAF is a computer model which predicts the effects on soils of specific land use systems under given environmental conditions.
TR042 Modified BEAM rubber agroforestry models: RRYIELD and RRECONThis publication summarises the modified BEAM model, including functions of the model, changes that were made and tutorials on how to use the model.
TR043 Grain market reform in China: global implicationsThe grain marketing system in China has become more competitive over the 1990s and domestic and international prices have become more closely aligned
TR044 A variety collection of edible nut tree crops in Solomon IslandsThis technical report summarises results of a variety collection of indigenous edible nut tree crops
TR045 Rodent biology and managementThis technical report contains abstracts from an international conference on rodent biology and management held in Beijing in 1998.
TR046 Kava (Piper methysticum) in the South PacificThis report discusses kava myths and ceremonies, the relative importance of kava as a cash crop, the kava plant and its cultivation, and the diseases and pests commonly found in kava gardens
TR047 Coastal shrimp aquaculture in Thailand: key issues for researchThis report describes the results of a study that was carried out from 1994-1999, a period in which Thailand became the world's leading producer of farmed shrimp but also had to confront new shrimp diseases, trade issues and environmental concerns
TR048 Genetic transformation, regeneration and analysis of transgenic peanutConventional breeding has led to the improvement of some peanut traits such as seed yield and drought tolerance
TR049 Chukrasia: biology, cultivation and utilisationThis technical report on Chukrasia has been prepared as part of ACIAR forestry project FST/1996/005
TR050 Mapping land resource potential and agricultural pressure in Papua New GuineaThis report outlines the development of new methods to assess land resource potential and agricultural pressure in Papua New Guinea
TR051 Heartrots in plantation hardwoods in Indonesia and AustraliaDetection and identification of the causal fungi of heartrot disease is fundamental to effective disease management strategies for heartrot pathogens in tree plantations
TR052 Rice-shrimp farming in the Mekong Delta: biophysical and socioeconomic issuesThe papers presented in this report are the proceedings of the project's final review workshop, held in December 2000 at Can Tho University, Vietnam
TR053 Cooperatives: issues and trends in developing countriesThis report is the outcome of a workshop held in 2003
TR054 Contract farming in Indonesia: smallholders and agribusiness working togetherAs developing countries continue on the path of economic liberalisation, there is an urgent need to bring the benefits of new trade and market opportunities to rural areas
TR055 Chromolaena in the Asia-Pacific regionChromolaena (Siam weed) is a serious weed which has spread from its original home in the West Indies to large areas of Africa and Asia
TR056 Feeds and feeding for inland aquaculture in Mekong region countriesAquaculture of freshwater species in the Mekong regions of Cambodia, Vietnam, Lao PDR and Thailand is an important source of protein and income for small-scale land owners
TR057 Trials of cold-tolerant eucalypt species in cooler regions of south central ChinaEucalypts are of considerable economic, social and environmental importance in southern China
TR058 Evaluation of international provenance trials of Casuarina equisetifoliaThe results published in this report reveal a considerable amount of genetic variation between provenances of Casuarina equisetifolia and provide important information for people interested in agroforestry and fuelwood production in the tropics and subtropics
TR059 Using seasonal climate forecasting in agriculture: a participatory decision-making approachThe challenge in using seasonal forecasting in agriculture is to assess and capture the potential benefits so that the well-being of people is improved in terms of increased food security, protection of the resource base, lower costs or better economic outcomes within the community
TR060 Building economic decision-making capabilities of Chinese wool textile millsThe models and analyses presented in this report are designed to assist wool textile mills as they implement new operational procedures, management practices and decision-making processes.
TR061 Production technologies for low-chill temperate fruitsReports from the Second International Workshop on Production Technologies for Low-chill Temperate Fruits, Chiang Mai 2004.
TR062 Pest and disease incursions: risks, threats and management in Papua New GuineaThe papers in this report were presented at the 2nd PNG Plant Protection Conference and include information on crop pests, diseases and weeds and their management, pest incursions and quarantine, and pest and disease identification.
TR063 Controlled pollination methods for Melaleuca alternifolia (Maiden & Betche) CheelThe production of tea-tree oil from Melaleuca species in Australia began some 80 years ago, and the industry has grown steadily, if erratically, since then.
TR064 Towards improving profitability of teak in integrated smallholder farming systems in northern LaosOccurring naturally in Laos, teak is one of the world's finest timbers.
TR065 A review of animal health research opportunities in Nusa Tenggara Timur and Nusa Tenggara Barat provinces, eastern IndonesiaThis report looks into livestock production and health issues in Indonesia to determine future research directions.
TR066 Modelling minimum residue thresholds for soil conservation benefits in tropical, semi-arid cropping systemsDeveloping and promoting farming systems that make use of conservation tillage practices in combination with retention of crop residues is a strategy being pursued by many national and international research organisations
TR067 Grassland degradation on the Tibetan Plateau: the role of small mammals and methods of controlThis publication looks at degradation of the grasslands of the Tibetan Plateau.
TR068 Economic potential of land-use change and forestry for carbon sequestration and poverty reductionA report on the potential for smallholders in developing countries to be involved in sequestering carbon in agroforestry systems.
TR069 Achieving food security in China: implications of World Trade Organization accessionA report on the effect of China's WTO accession commitments on its agricultural sector.
TR070 Characterisation of the tuna purse seine fishery in Papua New GuineaThe tuna fisheries in the western and central Pacific Ocean comprises a variety of fishing activities, the most important of which are the industrial-scale purse seine, longline and pole-and-line fisheries. The analysis reported in this publication focuses on characterising the target and non-target catch of the purse seine fishery in the PNG exclusive economic zone.
TR071 Soil fertility in sweetpotato-based cropping systems in the highlands of Papua New GuineaThis report summarises the results from a pilot study on soil fertility management, and reviews sweetpotato-based cropping systems in the highlands of PNG. It also describes the lessons learnt from survey methodologies used to assess the socioeconomic and biophysical constraints to sweetpotato production in this area.
TR072 Beef palatabililty in the Republic of South Africa: implications for niche-marketing strategiesACIAR supports research on improving the competitiveness and profitability of smallholder cattle producers in the Republic of South Africa. The consumer research presented in this report highlights the potential for smallholder producers of indigenous cattle to gain a share of markets currently dominated by grain-fed beef from feedlots.
TR073 Balsa: biology, production and economics in Papua New GuineaThis study provides information on the biology of balsa, the status of the balsa industry, and explores the relative merits of the main balsa production systems in PNG.
TR074 Social capital and cattle marketing chains in Bali and Lombok, IndonesiaThis study provides evidence of the importance of social capital in the process of alleviating poverty through rural development initiatives, particularly with respect to Indonesian smallholders accessing cattle market opportunities.
TR075 Environmental sustainability of oil palm cultivation in Papua New GuineaThe oil palm industry in Papua New Guinea is small by international standards, but very important for the country, underpinning the economies of the provinces where it is mostly grown (West New Gritain, Oro, Milne Bay and New Ireland). An estimated 200,000 people live in households that depend on oil palm as their principal source of income. It is vital for the future livelihoods of these people, and for others living in surrounding areas, that the crop is grown in a way that maintains the ecological integrity of the land and surrounding ecosystems.
TR076 Nutritional status of cocoa in Papua New GuineaACIAR Technical Report 76: Nutritional status of cocoa in Papua New Guinea
TR077 Hidden economies, future options: trade in non-timber forest products in eastern IndonesiaThis report analyses a broad range of non-forest timber products to identify those that could be developed into a wider industry to improve the incomes and livelihoods of farmers and agribusiness in the East Nusa Tenggara province of eastern Indonesia.
TR078 Sustainable intensification of Rabi cropping in southern Bangladesh using wheat and mungbeanThis report summarises findings from an ACIAR project that aimed to lift agricultural productivity in southern Bangladesh and address the large and growing wheat deficit of the country. The challenge was to determine whether wheat or other short-duration Rabi (dry-season) crops, including mungbean, could be grown profitably under the hot, humid and sometimes saline conditions of this region.
TR079 Opportunities for the smallholder sandalwood industry in VanuatuSandalwood is one of the world’s most valuable forest products. However, much of the wild-sourced sandalwood has been overharvested. The Vanuatu Government has been implementing measures to foster the sustainable use of sandalwood, including controlling the quantity that can be harvested, requiring value-added processing, and producing sandalwood seedlings for planting by landowners.
TR081 Enhancing livelihoods in Lao PDR through environmental services and planted-timber productsThis report provides an exploration of the concept of payments for environmental services (financial benefits to land managers who, through improved practices, enhance environmental services such as carbon sequestration, protection of water quality and biodiversity conservation) and the value chains for wood products in Lao PDR. Both these topics are intrinsically linked by their focus on the forests of Laos and their aim of improving livelihoods for thousands of Lao people, many of whom live below the poverty line. The report recommends researchable issues and how these could be tackled.
Training Manuals
- (Back to top)TM001 Financial and economic research methods
Training manual.
TM002 Research planning and management for forestersTraining Manual.
TM003 Communicating scienceTraining manual
TM004 Social and community dimensions to ACIAR researchTraining manual.
Working Papers
- (Back to top)IAP-WP40 Socioeconomic study on farmers' adoption of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in brassica vegetable crops in China
China is both a big vegetable consumer and a big vegetable producer in the world
WP51 Report on ACIAR-funded Research on Viroids and Viruses of Coconut Palm and other Tropical MonocotyledonsThis publication describes many aspects of the work that followed the discovery of the viroid agent of the disease. This phase has included attempts to develop and improve a range of diagnostic procedures suitable for varied applications, to look for resistance, to describe the distribution and epidemiology of the viroid, and to search for a vector. (Out of print) Also published as Monograph 45.
WP52 Watershed Management for Water Quality Improvement: the role of agricultural researchLand and water management is increasingly being based on watersheds
WP53 Priorities for Pig Research in Southeast Asia and the Pacific to 2010The majority of pig producers are smallholders, most of whom are located in rural areas
WP54 Mud Crab Aquaculture in Australia and Southeast AsiaMud crab aquaculture has been practised for many years in Southeast Asia, based primarily on capture and fattening of juvenile crabs from the wild
WP55 Forages for the Red Soils Area of ChinaThis working paper covers the proceedings of an international workshop held in Jianyang, Fujian Province, Peoples Republic of China on the 6-9 October 1997
WP56 Agricultural Research and Poverty Alleviation: Some International PerspectivesPoverty alleviation has become a primary goal of overseas development assistance for most donor countries and international financial institutions
WP57 A Survey of Marine Trash Fish and Fish Meal as Aquaculture Feed Ingredients in VietnamAquaculture is an important industry in Vietnam but one of the main constraints on increasing production is the lack of cost-effective feeds and feeding strategies
WP58 Scaling out impacts: A study of three methods for introducing forage technologies to villages in Lao PDRResults of a study to research the effectiveness of three participatory extension methods for scaling out forage and livestock technologies to new villages
WP59 A survey of the mineral status of livestock in the Tibet Autonomous Region of ChinaThis report is the outcome of a cooperative program involving scientists from the Tibet Academy of Agricultural and Animal Sciences, the Institute of Animal Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Australia.
WP59a [Mandarin] A survey of the mineral status of livestock in the Tibet Autonomous Region of ChinaThe Mandarin translation of Working Paper 59.
WP60 Economics and marketing of the live reef fish trade in Asia-PacificThe consumption of live reef fish is an important component of overall fish consumption in a number of Asian countries.
WP61 The seaweed industry in the Pacific IslandsPacific island governments and communities are constantly seeking to tap new and established international markets for their farm produce.
WP62 Report on a review of ACIAR-funded projects on Rhizobium during 1983-2004Rhizobium science and inoculation as a means of facilitating nodulation and nitrogen-fixation of legumes.
WP63 Economics and market analysis of the live reef-fish trade in the Asia-Pacific regionProceedings of the second workshop 14-16 March 2006, Penang, Malaysia.
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