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Swiss Panel Global Cooperation 2025 – Swiss Perspective on Swiss Development Cooperation

The 2025 Swiss Panel survey shows strong and consistent public support for Switzerland’s engagement in international cooperation. A clear majority of respondents (77%) oppose further cuts to…

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1th International Conference on Functional-Structural Plant Models (FSPM 2026)

The 11th International Conference on Functional-Structural Plant Models (FSPM 2026) will convene researchers, engineers, and students to discuss recent advances in plant modelling and…

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SFIAR Award

The SFIAR Award recognizes outstanding Master’s and PhD research in agricultural research for development, carried out at or in close collaboration with Swiss institutions. By promoting young…

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sfiar_award_guidelines_2026.pdf

SFIAR Award 2026 - Guidelines 1) Introduction The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) is an informal multi-stakeholder group of Swiss institutions and private individuals…

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Programme Manager International Partnerships (80-100%)

Biovision Qualifications: Master’s degree in natural sciences, agronomy or a related field. At least 5 years of professional experience in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, nature…

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Switzerland falls short of development finance targets amid broader decline in international cooperation

New data published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development show that Switzerland’s official development assistance (ODA) declined further in 2025, reaching approximately 0.36%…

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War in Iran threatens food security in the Global South

The ongoing disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz are exposing the structural vulnerabilities of global agrifood systems, with significant impacts on food security in the Global…

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International Horticultural Congress 2026

The International Horticultural Congress 2026 (IHC2026) will bring together scientists, practitioners, and industry actors from across the horticultural sector to explore the theme “Exploring the…

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Postdoctoral Fellow – Climate Change (Rice Systems)

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Qualifications: PhD in agriculture, environmental sciences, geography, or a related field. Strong research background in greenhouse gas (GHG)…

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Scientist – Climate Change (Rice Systems)

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Qualifications: PhD in agronomy, agricultural economics, environmental economics, development studies, geography, or related field. At least 3 years…