IFAD Workshop on Aviation Biofuels Calls for Engaging Small Farmers

Nov 23, 2012

The workshop examined approaches to ensure that smallholders are not marginalized by increasing biofuel production for aviation. IFAD highlighted a $12 million initiative on research and development of alternative crops for smallholder biofuel production. They also underscored recent research grants that will help to produce biofuels sustainably.

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