In each of the 18 project cities the regional RUAF partner cooperated with local government departments, NGOs, farmer groups, universities and other stakeholders. (ruaf.org)
The local Government departments of agriculture are the structures responsible for organic farming and although no direct economic support is available for organic agriculture, $ A250 000 (approximately US$ 130 000) was provided for research in 2000 - 2001 and up to $ A1 000 000 (US$ 520 000) for extension to farmers. (fao.org)
Plus, Foster's been heard mouthing off recently about the government's priorities regarding housebuilding, which suggests some disillusionment in his job in the communities and local government department - perhaps the story behind his move. (totalpolitics.com)