Summary

This document is a project proposal extension for the development of conservation cropping systems in the drylands of northern Iraq. (2012, 59pp)

Description

This document is a project proposal extension for the development of conservation cropping systems in the drylands of northern Iraq.


The project builds upon two consecutive projects which were funded by ACIAR and AusAID to improve the productivity and sustainability of crop production in the drylands of northern Iraq. The first project Better crop germplasm and management for improved production of wheat, barley and pulse and forage legumes in Iraq, ran from July 2005 to June 2008; and the second project Development of conservation cropping systems in the drylands of northern Iraq commenced in July 2008 to June 2012.


This document includes information on:

• Project outline
• Objectives
• Planned impacts and adoption pathways
• Operations
• Appendix A–Intellectual property register.

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