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Professor Wendy Umberger, CEO of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). Tweets my own. Retweets not necessarily endorsements.

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#ACIAR is committed to supporting the next generation of female agricultural researchers. Muntahli Timanyechi, a John Allwright Fellow from Malawi is gaining valuable skills at Monash University to drive impact in her home country. 🔗 ow.ly/JIfQ50Vcqom #IWD2025 Australia Awards

#ACIAR is committed to supporting the next generation of female agricultural researchers.

Muntahli Timanyechi, a John Allwright Fellow from Malawi is gaining valuable skills at <a href="/MonashUni/">Monash University</a> to drive impact in her home country.

🔗 ow.ly/JIfQ50Vcqom

#IWD2025 <a href="/AustraliaAwards/">Australia Awards</a>
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Pleased to meet with The University of the South Pacific and Fiji National University this week in #Fiji. Both universities are long-standing partners of #ACIAR in research and capacity development, including in the delivery of the PASS program. 🤝 Peter Roberts

Pleased to meet with <a href="/UniSouthPacific/">The University of the South Pacific</a> and <a href="/FNUFiji/">Fiji National University</a> this week in #Fiji. Both universities are long-standing partners of #ACIAR in research and capacity development, including in the delivery of the PASS program. 🤝

 <a href="/AusHCFJ/">Peter Roberts</a>
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Great to tour the facilities of the Plant Health Lab and see this impactful collaboration with Pacific Community working to protect regional food security against biosecurity threats. 🌱

Great to tour the facilities of the Plant Health Lab and see this impactful collaboration with <a href="/spc_cps/">Pacific Community</a> working to protect regional food security against biosecurity threats. 🌱
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At #CGIARScienceWeek, ACIAR CEO Prof Wendy Umberger joined a panel discussion highlighting the importance of locally led partnerships, capacity development and climate-smart technologies in driving impactful agricultural solutions. #WithScienceWeCan 🤝🌍 CGIAR

At #CGIARScienceWeek, <a href="/ACIARCEO/">ACIAR CEO</a> Prof Wendy Umberger joined a panel discussion highlighting the importance of locally led partnerships, capacity development and climate-smart technologies in driving impactful agricultural solutions.  
 
#WithScienceWeCan 🤝🌍 <a href="/CGIAR/">CGIAR</a>
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Thank you to Australian High Commission, Kenya 🇰🇪 for the ongoing support of ACIAR’s work. Grateful to meet with Chargé d’Affaires Mr Jon Philp and Deputy High Commissioner Mr Chris Ellinger to discuss our impact in Kenya and the region.

Thank you to <a href="/AusHCKenya/">Australian High Commission, Kenya</a> 🇰🇪 for the ongoing support of <a href="/ACIARAustralia/">ACIAR</a>’s work. Grateful to meet with Chargé d’Affaires Mr Jon Philp and Deputy High Commissioner Mr Chris Ellinger to discuss our impact in Kenya and the region.
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Valuable discussions with IDRC | CRDI leadership on strengthening climate-resilient food systems. Our partnership drives inclusive research and scales solutions through initiatives like the Cultivate Africa’s Future Fund. #SDG17 🤝

Valuable discussions with <a href="/IDRC_CRDI/">IDRC | CRDI</a> leadership on strengthening climate-resilient food systems. Our partnership drives inclusive research and scales solutions through initiatives like the Cultivate Africa’s Future Fund.  

#SDG17 🤝
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Meeting and connecting with ACIAR alumni was one of the highlights of my visit to Kenya 🇰🇪 — an inspiring network of leaders driving positive change in agricultural research and development across Africa.

Meeting and connecting with <a href="/ACIARAustralia/">ACIAR</a> alumni was one of the highlights of my visit to Kenya 🇰🇪 — an inspiring network of leaders driving positive change in agricultural research and development across Africa.
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Proud to launch the next iteration of our Meryl Williams Fellowship in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, empowering women in ag research across ASEAN. Over the next 6 months, Fellows will take part in a variety of learning activities. We look forward to following their journeys! 👏

Proud to launch the next iteration of our Meryl Williams Fellowship in Kuala Lumpur 🇲🇾, empowering women in ag research across ASEAN.

Over the next 6 months, Fellows will take part in a variety of learning activities. We look forward to following their journeys! 👏
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Great to be in PNG this week with the Commission for International Agricultural Research, where we met with the Secretary for the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, Dr Sergie Bang, and First Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr Peter Paul. 🇦🇺🇵🇬

Great to be in PNG this week with the Commission for International Agricultural Research, where we met with the Secretary for the Department of Agriculture and Livestock, Dr Sergie Bang, and First Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr Peter Paul. 🇦🇺🇵🇬
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Wonderful to meet Australia’s new High Commissioner to PNG, Mr Ewen McDonald (Ewen McDonald), with the Commission for International Agricultural Research and discuss what more we can do together to support resilient livelihoods through agricultural research and development.

Wonderful to meet Australia’s new High Commissioner to PNG, Mr Ewen McDonald (<a href="/AusHCPNG/">Ewen McDonald</a>), with the Commission for International Agricultural Research and discuss what more we can do together to support resilient livelihoods through agricultural research and development.
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In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, smallholder farmers are improving the productivity and sustainability of their coffee plantations and building more resilient livelihoods. 🇵🇬 Learn more: ow.ly/nsmr50VT0y6 Curtin University Ewen McDonald

In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, smallholder farmers are improving the productivity and sustainability of their coffee plantations and building more resilient livelihoods. 🇵🇬 

Learn more: ow.ly/nsmr50VT0y6 

<a href="/CurtinUni/">Curtin University</a> <a href="/AusHCPNG/">Ewen McDonald</a>
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Honoured to attend the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry breakfast event this morning as part of #PWAF2025 in Tonga 🇹🇴, celebrating the leadership and contributions of Pacific women in agriculture. Inspired by the stories of women driving change across the region.

Honoured to attend the <a href="/DAFFgov/">Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry</a> breakfast event this morning as part of #PWAF2025 in Tonga 🇹🇴, celebrating the leadership and contributions of Pacific women in agriculture. Inspired by the stories of women driving change across the region.
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From Africa to the Pacific - Black Soldier Fly (#BSF) farming is taking off! After months of research & training, 30 trailblazers from 🇫🇯, 🇵🇬, & 🇻🇺 graduated in 🇰🇪! Thanks to ACIAR & icipe, and a shared mission: turning waste into #livestock gold! #ACIAR #SDG17 #SDG2

From Africa to the Pacific - Black Soldier Fly (#BSF) farming is taking off! After months of research &amp; training, 30 trailblazers from 🇫🇯, 🇵🇬, &amp; 🇻🇺 graduated in 🇰🇪!

Thanks to <a href="/ACIARAustralia/">ACIAR</a> &amp; <a href="/icipe/">icipe</a>, and a shared mission: turning waste into #livestock gold!

#ACIAR #SDG17 #SDG2
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Over the last decade, #ACIAR and icipe are demonstrating that utilising insects for food, feed, fertiliser and other uses can transform #FoodSystems to become more sustainable. Learn more: bit.ly/41azBoV #SDG17 #SDG2 #ACIARImpact #SustainableFarming #BSF

Over the last decade, #ACIAR and <a href="/icipe/">icipe</a> are demonstrating that utilising insects for food, feed, fertiliser and other uses can transform #FoodSystems to become more sustainable.

Learn more: bit.ly/41azBoV

#SDG17 #SDG2 #ACIARImpact #SustainableFarming #BSF
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🌱Agriculture faculties at Fiji National University, University of Goroka & Solomon Islands National University have been collaborating under an #ACIAR-supported UQ-led project to strengthen biosecurity & plant health across the Pacific region. Learn more: ow.ly/EXSk50VZM3O #PWAF2025 UQ News

🌱Agriculture faculties at <a href="/FNUFiji/">Fiji National University</a>, <a href="/uniofgka/">University of Goroka</a> &amp; Solomon Islands National University have been collaborating under an #ACIAR-supported UQ-led project to strengthen biosecurity &amp; plant health across the Pacific region.

Learn more: ow.ly/EXSk50VZM3O

#PWAF2025 <a href="/UQ_News/">UQ News</a>
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Mālō ‘aupito to the Government and people of Tonga and partners Pacific Community for your warm hospitality and leadership in hosting #PWAF2025. ACIAR is proud to stand with our Pacific partners to strengthen agriculture and resilience across the region.

Mālō ‘aupito to the Government and people of Tonga and partners <a href="/spc_cps/">Pacific Community</a> for your warm hospitality and leadership in hosting #PWAF2025. <a href="/ACIARAustralia/">ACIAR</a> is proud to stand with our Pacific partners to strengthen agriculture and resilience across the region.
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As first Collaborating Center for #OneHealth, ILRI will work alongside World Organisation for Animal Health & partners to translate research into policy & action. 'This recognition reinforces our commitment to livestock research for healthy people, animals & ecosystems." Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng ilri.org/news/ilri-decl…

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#ACIAR is thrilled to sponsor the XII International Rangeland Congress (#IRC2025), which brings together policymakers, innovators, scientists, and #pastoralists to drive discussions around #sustainable management solutions for rangelands, worldwide. #SDG17 #ClimateAction

#ACIAR is thrilled to sponsor the XII International Rangeland Congress (#IRC2025), which brings together policymakers, innovators, scientists, and #pastoralists to drive discussions around #sustainable management solutions for rangelands, worldwide.

#SDG17 #ClimateAction
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Honoured to attend Su McCluskey's National Press Club Address yesterday and reflect on her outstanding service as first Special Representative for Australian Agriculture. Thank you for your long-time support and advocacy of ACIAR's work.

Honoured to attend <a href="/SuMcCluskey/">Su McCluskey</a>'s <a href="/PressClubAust/">National Press Club</a> Address yesterday and reflect on her outstanding service as first Special Representative for Australian Agriculture. Thank you for your long-time support and advocacy of <a href="/ACIARAustralia/">ACIAR</a>'s work.