CPIU-IFAD is seeking for an international consultant in conservation farming in semi-arid environments.
An internationally recognised expert or consulting company specialized in conservation farming in semi-arid environments will be recruited to support implementationof this technology. The main emphasis of the assignment would be the establishment in 2012 of 4 demonstration farms as a means of providing farmers access to the technology and training. To accomplish this taskinternational consultant will be supported by a local team ofexperts. International expertwillbe head of this team ofexperts.The main tasks of the group are: Design and directly support the implementation of the demonstrations plots which would demonstrate the following:
· Trials of Zero-tillage technology, and other soil moisture management techniques;
· Improved cultivars and the development of an appropriate crop rotation system;
· Fertility management for optimum rainfed production;
· Long-term experiments with rotations;
· Alternative pest control techniques, including the use of IPM, and techniques for plant protection at the farm level;
· Alternative weed control techniques;
· Crops and cultivars suitable for livestock fodder and forage;
· Specific research to assist with livestock production, especially in a crop and livestock production system.
■ Proposal should be submitted at the following address: CPIU-IFAD, office 1303, 162, Stefan cel Mare si Sfint bld, MD-2004 Chisinau, Republic of Moldova or by e-mail to: office@ifad.mdor marina.rusu@ifad.mdno later than 22 september 2012.