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Journalism award on agriculture open [Africa]

Deadline:

8/27/12

African journalists who report on agricultural issues are eligible for this award.

AGRA and WRENmedia are accepting entries for their agricultural reporting award.

Applicants should submit unpublished work that addresses one of the three following topics: innovation and technology in smallholder agriculture, youth entrepreneurs in agriculture and women in agriculture.

An overall winner (radio or print) will be selected based on originality of analysis, creativity, relevance and overall quality. Two runners-up will then be selected using the same rating criteria. These three finalists will receive full funding to attend the African Green Revolution Forum in Arusha, Tanzania, from September 26-28.

Each candidate may submit only one print or audio piece from any African country.

The application deadline is August 27.

To apply, click here (.pdf).

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