ACIAR CEO

CEO of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). Retweets not necessarily endorsements.

[ACIAR @ACIARAustralia]

On #InternationalCoffeeDay, we're highlighting research supporting smallholder farmers in #PNG to protect their crops from one of the world’s most damaging coffee pests: coffee berry borer. 🇦🇺🇵🇬

Learn more: https://t.co/wLuylywzyV

@AusHCPNG

[ACIAR @ACIARAustralia]

Australia joins in celebrating PNG’s 50 years of independence, honouring the vision, resilience & achievements of its people.🇵🇬

For over 40 years, #ACIAR has proudly partnered with PNG in research supporting sustainable food systems & livelihoods.

More: https://t.co/D99VicsVnn

[ACIAR @ACIARAustralia]

#ACIAR welcomed Lao Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Mr Chatoulong Bouasisavath, today. The Ambassador met with @ACIARCEO Professor Wendy Umberger as well as research staff to discuss research priorities, ongoing projects and our long-term collaboration. 🇦🇺🇱🇦

[ACIAR @ACIARAustralia]

Five years on, the #ACIAR-supported SIMLESA project continues to drive adoption of conservation agriculture practices in eastern and southern Africa, improving livelihoods, strengthening food security & building climate resilience. 🌱

Read more: https://t.co/nsCjlAE54N

@CIMMYT

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

Valuable meeting with our Vietnam partners in Sydney last week, setting priorities for future research. Wonderful to mark the start of a new project, co-led by the Applied Horticultural Research and #Vietnam’s Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute.

[ACIAR @ACIARAustralia]

A new A$2.1M project with partners in Vietnam will support smallholder fruit farmers in the northwest region. 🇦🇺🇻🇳🤝

The initiative will help farmers digitalise production to meet global standards, enabling access to new & profitable markets.

🔗https://t.co/cNWlinsmG1

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

It was an honour to mark 25 years of #ACIAR–Timor-Leste partnership at our Programs Showcase in Dili, where partners shared how collaborative research is boosting productivity, sustainability and livelihoods. Thank you to all involved. #SDG17 🇦🇺🇹🇱

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

Pleased to meet with Timor-Leste 🇹🇱 leaders, including HE Dr Eng. Mariano Assanami Sabino, Vice Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for Social Affairs & Minister of Rural Development & Community Housing, to reaffirm our shared commitment to sustainable agricultural development.

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

Wonderful to be in Dili this week to meet with partners and celebrate 25 years of partnership between @ACIARAustralia and Timor-Leste in agricultural research for development.

[Caitlin Wilson @AusAmbDili]

Bemvindo to Dili to the delegation from @ACIARAustralia! CEO Professor Wendy Umberger and the team are here to connect with partners who have shaped 25 years of impactful 🇦🇺-🇹🇱 collaboration in agricultural research, advancing livelihoods and resilience across the country.

[ACIAR @ACIARAustralia]

A new MOU between #ACIAR and the Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL) will strengthen research collaboration and support knowledge exchange, signed by @ACIARCEO Prof Wendy Umberger & Magnificent Rector of UNTL Prof Dr João Soares Martins. 🇦🇺🇹🇱🤝

[ACIAR @ACIARAustralia]

Great to see Vyta Hanifah, Senior Researcher at Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and JAF scholar at the University of Adelaide, share her work at the @CrawfordFund Annual Conference. 👏

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

Thank you to the @CrawfordFund and all involved in the day’s discussions at #25CFConf. Honoured to lead this end-of-day reflection on insights shared and pathways forward with a fantastic panel.

[The Crawford Fund @CrawfordFund]

#25CFConf: @WendyUmberger @ACIARCEO just finished moderating a discussion with thought leaders, reflecting on the day’s insights and exploring the way forward.

Together, these conversations are shaping the future of climate-resilient and inclusive agrifood systems globally.

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

So pleased to be able to attend and participate in the outstanding Australian #WomeninAg Conference #AWiA. Excellent @AgriFuturesAU panel on Women Leading Change this morning including our Commissioner Lukina Lukin. Inspiring stories from incredible women in our sector.

[Australian High Commission, Ghana @AusAmbGHA]

🇦🇺 is proud to stand with Ghana 🇬🇭 in advancing science and innovation for sustainable #FoodSystems.

Through @ACIARAustralia and @icipe, Ghana’s @Food4AllGh team joined an intensive Black Soldier Fly (#BSF) training to drive #CircularEconomy solutions in Africa.

#SDG17 #SDG13

[Food For All Africa @Food4AllGh]

We’re truly grateful for this opportunity from @ACIARAustralia. It comes at a crucial time as we work to build a sustainable African food banking model—recovering surplus food for the vulnerable and reintegrating waste into the food system.

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

It was a pleasure to welcome Dr Marco Wopereis, Director General of the @WorldVegCenter, and Dr Gordon Rogers, Vice Chair of the #WorldVeg Board of Directors, at #ACIAR House last week. 🤝

[Marc Innes-Brown @AusAmbPH]

A step towards food security and sustainable farming — this is our 🇦🇺🇵🇭 Strategic Partnership in action.

We’re very proud of Australia’s contribution to this state-of-the-art soil-lab project in Agusan del Sur.

[ACIAR CEO @ACIARCEO]

Honoured to attend @SuMcCluskey's @PressClubAust 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 @ACIARAustralia's work.

[ACIAR in Africa @ACIARAfrica]

#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

[ILRI.org @ILRI]

As first Collaborating Center for #OneHealth, ILRI will work alongside @WOAH & partners to translate research into policy & action.

'This recognition reinforces our commitment to livestock research for healthy people, animals & ecosystems." @ADjikeng

https://t.co/UT3F0dXnre

[ACIAR in Africa @ACIARAfrica]

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: https://t.co/0mKkHQyne3

#SDG17 #SDG2 #ACIARImpact #SustainableFarming #BSF