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26/06/2008 14:42:15

Australian researchers helping improve African agriculture



Australian agricultural scientists are helping the small African nation of Eritrea become self-sufficient in food production.

Since 2005, the Department of Primary Industries' Agricultural Institute at Wagga Wagga has been working with the Eritreans to improve stock feed over their long dry season.




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