Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research · Awarded contract
Awarded

Research Project on Transforming Smallholder Irrigation in Southern Africa

Awarded 21 Jun 2017

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Awarded21 Jun 2017
Value$4,450,000.00
SupplierAustralian National UniversityABN 52 234 063 906
AgencyAustralian Centre for International Agricultural Research
StateN/A
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 10mo ago6y 6mo term
Awarded 21 June 2017Expired 31 Dec 2023

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The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research awarded a contract to the Australian National University for a research project aimed at transforming smallholder irrigation into profitable and self-sustaining systems through outscaling in southern Africa.

The contract value is AUD 4,450,000.

Source recordCN3436124

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