AG RESEARCH II

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The Second Agricultural Research Project will support a five year research program developed by Institut Senegalaise de Recherches Agricoles ( ISRA ) which will reflect a rigorous analysis of geographical and thematic priorities. The research program will, through the establishment of a natural resources management program and integration of research on crops, livestock and agro - forestry, contribute to the protection of the environment and improvement of soil fertility. The project will focus on the following : 1) adaptive research in farming; 2) applied research targeted at technical problems in priority agricultural zones; 3) applied research program of natural resources management; 4) strengthening the links between research, extension, development agencies and the farming community; 5) strengthening of ISRA; 6) financial support for ISRA's research services; and 7) establishing an unallocated research Reserve Fund to enable urgent research work to be financed without delay.