Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research · Awarded contract
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Research Project on Improving Dry Season Agriculture in Eastern Gangetic Plains

Awarded 30 Sep 2014

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Awarded30 Sep 2014
Value$2,475,000.00
SupplierUniversity of Southern QueenslandABN 40 234 732 081
AgencyAustralian Centre for International Agricultural Research
StateN/A
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 8y 2mo ago3y 11mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2014Expired 31 Aug 2018

About

The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research awarded a contract to the University of Southern Queensland for a research project aimed at improving dry season agriculture for marginal and tenant farmers in the Eastern Gangetic Plains through conjunctive use of pond and groundwater resources.

The contract value is AUD 2,475,000.

Source recordCN2602541

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