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    IFDC Report, Volume 12, No. 1
    (1987-03) IFDC
    This report provides an overview of the work and progress at the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) as of March 1987. It highlights various aspects of the center's activities, including access to plant germplasm, advances in agricultural technology, breeding materials for genetic control of insects and plant diseases, and training opportunities for scientists. Dr Haldore Hanson, Director-General Emeritus of CIMMYT, presented the Chinese viewpoint on the benefits of technical assistance by international agricultural research centres. The report also discusses the review of the Biological Nitrogen Fixation Project and the development of viable inoculants. Furthermore, it covers Dr John A. Hannah's lifetime achievement award and the establishment of the Travis R. Hignett Fund by the IFDC Century Club. The report concludes with the perspectives of Togolese officials on the IFDC-Africa Center and the annual workshop conducted by the West African Fertilizer Management and Efficiency Network.
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    IFDC Report, Volume 15, No. 1
    (1990-03) IFDC
    This report provides an update from Dr David B. Parbery, the new Managing Director of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC). Dr Parbery shares his initial experiences and interactions with IFDC staff, key National Fertilizer and Environmental Research Center (NFERC) officials, and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). He discusses his upcoming visits to IFDC-Mrica in Togo and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome to explore collaborations and discuss joint activities. Dr Parbery also highlights the ongoing review process for IFDC's potential membership in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The report concludes with updates on various projects and visits conducted by IFDC staff members, including research on phosphate rock in Venezuela and crop modelling research with a visiting scientist from China. Overall, the report provides insights into the current activities and future directions of IFDC under its new leadership.
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    IFDC Report, Volume 27, No. 2
    (2002-12) IFDC
    This report highlights the participation of the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) in the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in August-September 2002. Represented by members of its staff, IFDC aims to improve the quality, accuracy, and availability of data necessary for understanding and monitoring the environment in Africa. The project utilizes geographic information system (GIS) tools to monitor soil nutrient depletion and promote sustainable development. With funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the long-term objective is to provide global access to satellite imagery and integrate it with global positioning systems (GPS) for various applications. The report also highlights the WSSD's commitment to reducing global poverty and hunger, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and improving nutrient balances in agricultural land to achieve this goal. Furthermore, the report discusses the renewed interest in agriculture among the donor community and the potential of new technologies in reversing land degradation and increasing productivity in the developing world. The report concludes by describing two projects, one focusing on soil moisture conservation techniques in eastern Africa and the other on using phosphate rock as a sustainable crop production method.