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In the field of agroecology, the problematics of innovation are not just about technology: the obstacles of sustainable production also stem from ignorance and the lack of a common language. It is urgent to innovate in communication strategies in order to create reciprocate links between farmers, scientists, consumers, and decision...
Mexico
Innovation
2018
The Government of Andhra Pradesh (AP) adopted an innovative, climate change resilient, zero budget natural farming (ZBNF) intervention in 2015. The purpose was to cover 500 000 farmers by 2020, ensuring farmer welfare, consumer welfare, and most importantly, food security for present and future generations.
Currently, farmers are in deep distress...
India
Innovation
2018
Rice-fish co-culture in southern China dates back more the 1000 years. The rice-fish co-culture system in Qingtian, Zhejiang Province is one of FAO’s Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). Co-culture rice with fish provides both rice grain and aquatic protein. Rice-fish farming systems have tremendous potential for increasing food security...
China
Innovation
2018
Two serious problems in rice production should be solved, not only in China, but also all over the world. First, environmental problems need to be addressed, such as soil erosion caused by annual rice production systems, especially upland rice production, although yields are high. Second, with economic development, labour shortages...
China
Innovation
2018
In western Burkina Faso, on-farm manure production has long been confined to the edges of houses and cattle pens. With increasing land pressure and the remoteness of fields, manure production was hampered by transport constraints, and a large proportion of raw material needed in manure production, such as crop residues...
Burkina Faso
Innovation
2018
Por muchos años, el desarrollo agrícola en Bolivia se caracterizó por un modelo de transferencia tecnológico, burocrático y vertical: de los investigadores académicos, a los extensionistas y finalmente a los agricultores. Años después surgieron diferentes enfoques, pregonando una participación más activa de los agricultores en la extensión e innovación, como...
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Innovation
2018
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