ICI-project between MTT and FCRI to develop agricultural production methods in dry and saline conditions
Description
Egypt's Field Crop Research Institute (FCRI) and MTT Agrifood Research Finland are starting an institutional capacity building project to develop capacity to improve production methods in dry and saline conditions. Egypt' has very limited area suitable for agriculture so the agricultural production has expanded to include desrt lands. The project aims to improve FCRI's capacity to implement research and develop technologies on water use efficient crops.
Funding decision 27.12.2012
566 591 €
Objectives monitored by OECD's Development Assistance Committee
- Aid to environment
- Desertification
- Biodiversity
- Climate change - mitigation
- Climate change - adaptation
Field of activity
- Agricultural research 100%
Funding channel
Instituutiot
Contact
Code for the object of funding
14208006
ID
UHA2011-007770
Modified
05.08.2013