Rice is economically very important in Ghana and West Africa. The lack of improved rice varieties, particularly upland varieties, is recognized as a constraint. The main purpose of the work reported here was to test and evaluate new drought-and weed-tolerant rice varieties. Farmers use participatory techniques and formal replicated yield...

Nature already mitigates a significant measure of human-made GHG emissions; approximately a quarter of these emissions are absorbed by trees, plants, and soil, while another quarter is absorbed into marine systems. Yet, if protected, sustainably managed, and restored, nature has the power to do even more. Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) are climate...

While some agricultural inputs' harmful effects are becoming evident, many policies and incentives are emerging that promote sustainable farming. They encourage environmentally sound practices that conserve healthy, biodiverse, productive landscapes and soils, retain moisture, benefit from nutrient cycling, decomposition, soil structure, and help control pests and diseases. This report highlights...

Los accidentes fatales por buceo en la pesca artesanal han sido recurrentes en las últimas dos décadas en países de América Latina y el Caribe, debido a la carencia de marcos legales nacionales que aseguren que la actividad se realiza con un entrenamiento profesional, con el equipo adecuado y con...

Na fazenda comunitária, que reúne 39 famílias, cada família é responsável por cultivar quatro hectares de árvores de cacau e participa da manutenção da horta comunitária. Antes sem terra e agora instalados a 80 km do litoral da Bahia, esses pequenos agricultores produzem cacau, frutas e verduras sem usar fertilizantes ou...

Con el fin de contribuir a la generación de medios de vida como estrategia de acceso a una alimentación sana y nutritiva para las familias de la comunidad de Duvergé en República Dominicana y localidades vecinas, ubicadas en el territorio de la Reserva de Biosfera Transfronteriza La Salle-Jaragua-Bahoruco-Enriquillo, CESAL está realizando acciones de...

By 2030, with our new Farm to Fork strategy, we will take action to: Reduce the overall use and risk of chemical and hazardous pesticides by 50% Reduce the sales of antimicrobials for farmed animals and aquaculture by 50% Increase organic farmed land by 25%

El objetivo de este documento es orientar al usuario sobre cómo utilizar de forma integral la información ofrecida por AlimenTro, el “Sistema de información del valor nutricional de recursos forrajeros de Colombia” diseñado y desarrollado por AGROSAVIA. En primer lugar se hace un recuento sobre la metodología utilizada para la construcción...

Tropilaelapsosis affects honeybee larvae and pupae. It is caused by mites of the genus Tropilaelaps. The parasites feed on bee larvae and pupae, and cause malformation, death and subsequent swarming or colony decline. Tropilaelaps mites are common natural parasites of the giant honeybees distributed throughout Asia. Although Tropilaelaps spp. have not spread...

This technology describes the testing of fish pots, a type of passive fishing gear that can be installed in the sea and harvested when sea conditions are not too dangerous, as compared to the use of bottom set longlines in the Philippines. Along with descriptions of the technology in comparison...

Much of my research has been on the need for collective action in managing natural resources, and the value of groups to facilitate collective agency for women’s empowerment. Extensive research has shown that coordination among resource users is necessary to distribute rights and responsibilities for both appropriation and provision of...

Most soils in Ghana are too acidic, limiting the nutrient uptake of plants. The following video presents one easy way to measure a soil’s pH value using pH indicator strips. Knowing your soil's pH value helps to take action to improve your soil quality.

In the surreality of March 2020, as states closed the doors on business, my colleague Alyssa Hartman had a great idea. Watching businesses struggle, she wondered what she could do as a non-essential worker to help farmers and bakers. We set up a time to chat. Alyssa is executive director of...

For me, becoming an organic farmer is an investment in myself. I encourage people to love nature, love life, and eat organic.” Meet Luljeta, an organic farmer from Albania 🇦🇱 who makes a living growing olives for food and cosmetics.

Directly seeding into mulch is a planting method in which the seeds are sown into mulched plant residues. The aim of mulch seeding is to achieve largely continuous erosion control of the soil throughout the year. Non-inversion tillage is utilised, which only works on the surface of the soil, protecting...

The CSA movement in Norway is growing larger year by year. As per December 2019 there are 82 active CSAs in Norway. Given that Norway is a small country with only around 5,3 million inhabitants and around 3 % of the land area being suitable for agriculture, the number of...

The small hive beetle (SHB), or Aethina tumida, is an external parasite that affects honeybee colonies and other pollinating insects. It is a pest native to sub-Saharan and has spread into various regions of the world in the past few decades. The SHB can cause serious economic damage to the beekeeping...

Agricultural Value Chain Finance Innovations and Lessons: Case Studies in Africa documents key aspects and lessons from selected best practice cases for training and learning. Using site visits to document the information, the 22 practical case studies and examples were developed across Africa to portray a diverse set of experiences...

This practice describes ten strategies to increase earnings from a smallholder farmer’s milk production. Strategies included within this practice are, among others, organizing a marketing group, setting up milk-collection points and starting a small-scale processing plant.

In times of scarcity, preserved foods can be a welcome addition to the diet. Through preservation, sales of out of season products are possible and prices asked are independent of the usually lower market prices during the harvest season. The emphasis is to inform farmers on how to process and...