Advanced course in conservation agriculture

Friday, 04 February 2011 14:56

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) is offering a training opportunity for scientists in agronomy and sustainable management of natural resources. The advanced course in conservation agriculture will focus on the sustainable and productive management of crops and resources.

• Date and venue: 23 May–24 June, 2011, CIMMYT HQ, Texcoco, Mexico
• Language: English
• Eligibility: minimum MSc, with experience of working in the public, private or non-governmental sectors, and with active relevant research involvement.
• Cost: USD 6,000, which covers training materials and selected publications, accommodation, meals, field trips, internet access, major medical insurance and airport transfers to and from Mexico City airport
• Application deadline: 31 March, 2011
• Maximum number of participants: 10

Participants are responsible for making their own international travel arrangements and incidental insurance coverage.

For further information and an application form, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.