To mitigate climate change, some seek to store carbon from the atmosphere in agricultural soils. However, our understanding about how agriculture affects soil organic carbon is muddied by studies lacking longitudinal data, ignoring bulk density changes, or sampling only surface soils. To better understand soil organic carbon trends, here we...

Quel avenir et quelles perspectives pour l’agriculture sénégalaise ? La 29ème édition des traditionnelles « Mardi du BAME » tenue ce mardi 16 avril 2024 à l’Institut sénégalais de recherches agricoles (ISRA) à Dakar a été l’occasion pour des experts  de se pencher sur des projections de l’agriculture sénégalaise d’ici à 2050. Répondre aux...

Highlights:• New videos: Record-keeping for integrated farming / Tenue de registres pour l'agriculture intégrée• World Bicycle Relief and Access Agriculture team up to support young changemakers in Uganda• From family farm to family firm• Entrepreneurs for Rural Access (ERAs) at work in India• Editor's choice - How to sell ecological food

On an unexpectedly sunny and warm afternoon in May, Aziliz Le Rouzo, an agroecology researcher at SEI and I arrived at Alnarp’s agroecology farm, after a long and sweaty walk from the nearest train station. When we got to the farm, tucked between old buildings and greenery, it was like entering a place of calm and serenity. We were greeted by Mariana Forero, a...

Intercropping can reduce the growth of weeds, achieve higher yields, increase water use efficiency and improve the sustainability of the cropping systems.  

The video covers topics like automated planting of beet seedlings, costs of machinery and possibility of weed control using a newly developed robot.

Agriculture and nature are often seen as at odds with each other. Food production puts an enormous strain on the carrying capacity of the environment. Various agricultural systems, such as organic farming, are trying to reconcile the two. Regenerative agriculture takes things one step further, combining food production with ecosystem...

In recent years, the need for sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural practices has become more pressing. One innovative solution that has gained attention is the conservation of maize grains using empty maize cobs. This method, developed by Dr. Momar Talla Gueye from the Institut de Technologie Alimentaire, offers a natural and...

Cette innovation a pour objet d’utiliser le broyat d’épis vides pour conserver les grains de maïs issus de ces mêmes épis contre les insectes ravageurs. A une dose supérieure à 4%, les dégâts et les pertes sont en dessous respectivement de 1 et 0,3%. En effet, le broyat inhiberait la...

Global food systems grapple with challenges that demand urgent attention and innovative solutions. The world’s population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, with significant growth in sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia, implying more pressure on agricultural land, water resources and food production systems. Increasing urbanisation, leading to the...

Este video nos muestra la historia de Aroldo Gaete, apicultor y productor frutícola, sector el Manzano Norte de Chile, quien combina varias prácticas sostenibles, a través de las cuales nos refleja la dedicación y amor por las actividades productivas que realiza, cuidando con mucha consciencia el medio ambiente. Aroldo se apoya...

In Southern Africa people are living with persistent drought conditions brought on by El Nino and compounded by the degraded state of ecosystems in the region. Rains are arriving late and leaving early, and the long dry spells and high temperatures are affecting the health of people and of  farmers’...

La production de compost est un enjeu majeur pour l’agriculture durable, permettant d’améliorer la qualité des sols tout en réduisant les déchets organiques. L’approche innovante du compostage en 21 jours, qui utilise du biochar enrichi, se distingue par sa rapidité et son efficacité, offrant aux agriculteurs une solution pratique et...

Reflexionar sobre los desafíos para avanzar en una agenda de transformación de los sistemas alimentarios y de construcción de sociedades más prosperas e inclusivas pasa por hacer frente a los efectos/impactos del cambio climático y fortalecer iniciativas que permitan una transición a sistemas productivos más sostenible. El hambre y la...

La salinité des sols est l’un des principaux défis auxquels est confrontée l’agriculture dans de nombreuses parties de l’Afrique, en particulier dans les régions arides et semi-arides. Lorsque les niveaux de salinité augmentent, les cultures peinent à absorber l’eau et les nutriments essentiels, ce qui entraîne une baisse des rendements...

At the heart of the Slow Food Coffee Coalition, there are individuals—coffee farmers, entrepreneurs, and coffee lovers—each with a remarkable and deeply intertwined story. Their connection goes beyond just signing the Manifesto and embracing the values of the Slow Food network; it’s fueled by a profound passion that fuels a...

Fall armyworm (FAW), an agricultural pest native to the Americas, was first detected on the African continent in 2016 and has since spread across Africa and Asia. FAW feeds on over 350 plant species but prefers maize and other staples, and hence potentially threatens the incomes and food security of...

These voices will share their perspectives on FiBL and talk about their relationship with the institute. This time, it is Maya Graf's turn. She is a politician, social worker and co-owner of her family's organic farm in Sissach in the canton of Baselland. In 2001, she moved into the Swiss National...

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Sayad village is one of the most ancient settlements nestled on the Caspian Sea coast of Azerbaijan’s Khachmaz district. It’s long been famous for its numerous varieties of succulent tomatoes thanks to the farmers’ careful cultivation of the crop and the sunny climate. But something new and transformative is happening....