Development cooperation ,27.12.2012

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

ali-10

Code for the object of funding

14208006

ID

UHA2011-007770

Modified

05.08.2013