Formed in 2007, Food Plant Solutions Rotary Action Group (FPS) creates science-based educational materials, which: identify highly nutritious local food plants, explain how to grow them in a sustainable, agroecological way, detail the nutritional value of the plants and describe why human bodies require those nutrients. The resources created by FPS allows people to better...

Animal welfare is an important factor for consumers’ acceptance of products (eggs, meat) from organic and low-input poultry production systems. There is an increasing concern and awareness about the ethical aspects of killing of one-day-old male chicks from pure layers strains.

El acondicionamiento de suelos consiste en aplicar una serie de técnicas para restaurar las condiciones óptimas de materia orgánica, nutrientes, actividad biológica y otros elementos esenciales para la producción agrícola; con ello se reduce el impacto de sequías, extremos de calor y cambios bruscos de temperatura en cultivos. El incremento...

The germination rate and vigour of seeds affect how well a crop emerges and establishes. They are a crucial aspect of seed quality, as poor seed vigour will result in seedlings that are more sensitive to abiotic stress (for example soil compaction or drought) and biotic stress (pathogens, especially soil...

a) Biol: abono foliar que sirve para que las plantas estén verdes y den buenos frutos. El biol nutre, recupera, reactiva la vida del suelo y fortalece la fertilidad de las plantas. El biol es un abono orgánico líquido que se elabora por descomposición y transformaciones fisicoquímicas de la materia...

Por lo general un banco comunal de semillas funciona como una organización en la que se “deposita”, “presta” y “devuelve” semilla. Como todo “banco” tiene sus reglas y procedimientos de depósito, préstamos y devolución (pago de préstamo). La formación de un banco de semilla se inicia con el aporte de...

This study presents findings from a qualitative research study conducted in Chiapas, Mexico that is one component of a larger activity funded by the Walmart Foundation and implemented by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), titled Applying New Evidence for Women’s Empowerment (ANEW). ANEW seeks to generate evidence from...

El tema del Día Internacional de los Bosques de este año: “Bosques e innovación: Nuevas soluciones para un mundo mejor”, es quizá deliberadamente provocador: el sector forestal no está considerado como uno de los más innovadores del mundo. De hecho, muchos lo consideran más bien conservador y opaco.  Pero ya es hora...

La carie commune du blé (Tilletia caries ou Tilletia foetida) était une maladie courante jusqu’aux années cinquante. La pratique de désinfection des semences par lutte chimique l’a réduite à un état de bruit de fond. Aujourd’hui la maladie est en nette recrudescence et son très fort pouvoir de propagation en...

Justdiggit uses nature-based solutions to regreen degraded landscapes. Together with farmers, inhabitants and local partners, we revitalise ecosystems at scale by bringing back trees, digging bunds and implementing grass seed banks. It’s how we help build climate-resilient communities, increase biodiversity – and eventually cool down our planet.

The germination rate and vigour of seeds affect how well a crop emerges and establishes. They are a crucial aspect of seed quality, as poor seed vigour will result in seedlings that are more sensitive to abiotic stress (for example soil compaction or drought) and biotic stress (pathogens, especially soil...

A partir de la década del 90, en la región pampeana las áreas asignadas a diferentes actividades han variado reduciéndose la superficie de pasturas e incrementándose las áreas agrícolas, fundamentalmente con el cultivo de soja (Scianca et al., 2008). Esto causó una marcada degradación de los suelos regionales, evidenciada principalmente...

Les blés atteints de carie commune passent pratiquement inaperçus avant l'épiaison. Il faut observer attentivement la végétation pour détecter un léger raccourcissement des plantes, accompagné par une augmentation du tallage avec des brins mous, des épis grêles ou stériles, abaissant le nombre de tiges épiées par pied. Pas systématique, le...

La détection à l’œil de la carie, que ce soit dans une parcelle (observation des épis) ou au niveau de semences (présence de grains boutés), est très difficile et aléatoire, surtout en cas de faible contamination. Il convient d’être très attentif pour éviter de propager la carie, au risque de...

La carie est principalement transmise par les semences, il est donc fortement conseillé, soit d'utiliser des semences certifiées bio (indemnes, testées), soit de traiter vos semences avec des produits utilisables en AB.

Welcome to our Soil Doctor field exercise tutorial! In this video, we'll guide you through the process of measuring soil pH using indicator strips. Understanding soil pH is crucial for optimal plant growth, regulating nutrient availability among others. Join us as we demonstrate step-by-step how to assess soil acidity or...

The triannual Crop Prospects and Food Situation report provides a forward-looking analysis of the food situation across the globe, focusing on the cereal production outlook, market situation and food security conditions, with a particular attention on low-income food-deficit countries. FAO assesses that globally 45 countries/territories, including 33 in Africa, nine...

This manual discusses better management practices for prawn nursery ponds. Details about preparation, fertilization, acclimatization , stocking, water quality, feeding, sampling, disease management and harvesting are being described.e

Peat moss has been the staple soil amendment for home gardeners, commercial nurseries and growers since the mid-20th century. However, in recent years, it has come to light how detrimental widespread reliance on peat moss can be for our ecosystems. This article explores the urgent need to continue to support...

Changes in agricultural and environmental practices can contribute to the emergence of agricultural drought conditions. Unsustainable land-use practices, such as soil degradation, deforestation, and the destruction of wetlands, can lead to decreased water availability and increased runoff. Additionally, certain agricultural practices like large-scale irrigation and the cultivation of water-intensive plant...