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South Africa: Professor for Organic Farming Appointed

On August 24, 2010, the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (South Africa) announced that it has appointed at the School of Natural Resource Management, Professor Raymond Auerbach. Professor Auerbach will be sharing his expertise in African organic farming and curriculum development.

Professor Auerbach completed a doctorate in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Integrated Catchment Management, Rainwater Harvesting, Sustainable Farming and Experiential Learning) at Wageningen Agricultural University in the Netherlands.

This was preceded by an MSc at Natal (Sustainable Farming Systems) and an Apprenticeship in Organic Farming and Extension in Australia, specialising in soil fertility and dairy science.

Source: NMMU.ac.za: Top-notch specialists join Natural Resource Management Team at NMMU George

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