Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation

The Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR) is an inclusive global forum, enabling all those concerned with the future of agriculture and its role in development around the world, to address key global needs. GFAR provides an open forum for stakeholders across the agricultural spectrum—ranging from researchers, organizations, and farmers—to participate in collaborative discussion and action around the current and future state of agriculture.

Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR)
Formation1996
TypeGlobal Forum
Legal statusInternational Forum
PurposeAgricultural research and innovation
HeadquartersRome
Location
Region served
Worldwide
Chair
Dr. Ravinder Kumar Khetarpal
Websitewww.gfar.net

Established in 1996, GFAR was formed as a project for resource sharing. GFAR facilitates collaboration, partnerships, and sharing of objectives along the complex pathways from research through to development outcomes.

GFAR's headquarters is in Rome, Italy, where it is hosted by FAO. Its current chair is Dr. Ravinder Kumar Khetarpal.

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