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Multidimensional and multiscale assessment of agroecological transitions. A review
Assessing benefits and limits of agroecological transitions in different contexts is of foremost importance to steer and manage agroecological transitions and to feed evidence-based advocacy. However, assessing agroecological transitions remains a methodological challenge. The objective of this research was to investigate to what extent existing multiscale and multidimensional assessment methods...
2023 - CIRAD
Report
Mapping Agroecology Actors and Practices in Cameroon
Under the framework of the project “Scaling up agroecology to strengthen food security and improving food diversity in the Congo Basin”, the first task is to map agroecology actors and to identified agroecology practices in the Congo Basin. This work covered the mapping of the actors, their respective practices and some...
Cameroon
2023 - Institute of Agricultural Research for Development, IRAD,
Practices
Nitrogen efficiency of organic fertilisers
In organic fertilisers, the total nitrogen content is not always the best indicator of the amount of nitrogen that is available to the plants. Indicators that estimate how much of the total nitrogen will be available for plants can help plan the nitrogen supply to crops more accurately.
2023 - RELACS
Video
Making enriched biofertilizer
We need to ferment the mixture to convert the ingredients into nutrients and hormones that can be readily absorbed by plants. The biofertilizer will be ready in 2 to 3 months, depending on the weather and the ingredients you use
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
2023 - Access Agriculture
Newsletter
Family Farming Knowledge Platform (FFKP) Monthly Digest September 2023
The Family Farming Knowledge Platform (FFKP) Monthly Digest showcases the latest contents uploaded in the FFKP to provide its readers with relevant and up to date information on family farming main themes such as agroecology, smallscale fisheries, pastoralism, indigenous people, and more.
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2023 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Audio
To spray or not to spray: The overuse of pesticides and the alternatives
Though it’s native to the Americas, the fall armyworm – a voracious caterpillar that attacks maize and other cereals, damaging the leaves – has begun wreaking havoc in Africa and Asia. In response, many farmers turn to chemical pesticides, but these can be toxic to humans and the environment. And...
2023 - CIFOR-ICRAF
Practices
Vibrational signals to control the whitefly in organic greenhouse production
Vibrational plates (Vibro -plates) were built to transmit specific disruptive vibrations to the whiteflies via potted tomato and zucchini plants. The combined use of vibrations and essential oils resulted in a reduction of the whitefly populations. The prototype is versatile and can be custom- ised for different crop systems.
2023 - RELACS
Journal article
How diverse are farming systems on the Eastern Gangetic Plains of South Asia? A multi-metric and multi-country assessment
While crop diversification has many benefits and is a stated government objective across the Eastern Gangetic Plains (EGP) of South Asia, the complexity of assessment has led to a rather limited understanding on the progress towards, and status of, smallholder crop diversification. Most studies focus on specific commodities or report...
Bangladesh - India - Nepal
2023 - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Adelaide, Australia
Guidelines
Agroforestería: Una Guía
Principios de diseño y manejo agroforestal en beneficio de las personas y del medioambiente
Principios de diseño y manejo agroforestal en beneficio de las personas y del medioambiente
La agricultura convencional es muy productiva, pero la alta productividad tiene un costo: suelos agotados o erosionados, cursos de agua contaminados o en proceso de secarse y un sistema alimentario que genera entre el 20 % y...
2023 - Centro para la Investigación Forestal Internacional (CIFOR)
Practices
Vibrations against invasive whiteflies in citrus orchards
Orange spiny whiteflies communicate with each other through vibrations. Disruptive vibrations can interfere with their communication and reduce their populations. This method is especially effective when combined with other plant protection strategies.
2023 - RELACS
Video
Seeing the life in the soil
When many living things are found in the soil, it means that the soil has life, because these little creatures help to decompose organic matter, make nutrients available to plants, and make the soil spongier.
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
2023 - Access Agriculture
Practices
Sustainable control of the greenhouse whitefly: combining solutions
The combined use of disruptive vibrations, orange essential oils (EO) and other plant extracts (PE) significantly reduces the greenhouse whitefly fitness and infestation rates.
2023 - RELACS
Event
Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing the first-ever Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (GAMC), with the theme “Efficiency, Inclusiveness and Resilience” from 27 to 29 September 2023. This event will provide a neutral forum for FAO Members, farmers, universities, agricultural scientists, mechanization service providers,...
2023 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Practices
Vitamin B2 supplementation for laying and parent hens in organic poultry systems
To optimise feed production costs and reduce dependency on external sources, levels of vitamin B2 supplementation in organic production need to be re-evaluated for several types of animals.
2023 - RELACS
Video
Analysing soil pH and organic matter
Soils that are depleted or heavily leached are often acidic. Soils can also become acidic from the high use of chemical fertilizers. Acidic soil inhibits the bacteria that help organic matter to decompose. Acidic soil makes some nutrients less available to crops. A good soil has a lot of organic...
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
2023 - Access Agriculture
Miscellanea
Formation Agricole pour la Banane plantain en Afrique
La mallette pédagogique FABA est basée sur une bibliothèque de 13 vidéos pédagogiques détaillant les étapes de production d’une banane plantain, de la plantation du jeune plant à la récolte du régime de fruits, dans le cadre d’une culture sans pesticide. Ces vidéos pédagogiques sont disponibles pour de l’auto-formation des...
2023 - Centre de coopération internationale en recherche agronomique pour le développement (CIRAD)
Blog article
‘During droughts, pivot to agroecology’: Q&A with soil expert at the World Agroforestry Centre
As the unabating drought in Kenya persists, pastoralists in the region are struggling as millions of their livestock perish and vast swaths of crops die. About 4.4 million people in the country are food insecure.
International food agencies are calling it a dire humanitarian situation and highlight the vital need to...
2023 - Mongabay Series
Video
Cover crops in soil nutrient management in organic orchards
Problem
The need for suitable management options in terms of nutrient input, erosion and biodiversity.
Solution
The use of cover crops in the inter-row can provide several ecosystem services including the provision of nutrients and organic matter to the soil and the fruit crop, reduction of soil erosion or increase of biodiversity
Description
The video...
Poland
2023 - Organic Farm Knowledge
Blog article
7 Planting-Season Tips for Successful No-Till Soybeans
Three No-Till Innovators took the stage at the 2023 National No-Tillage Conference in St. Louis, Mo., for a rapid-fire discussion about no-till soybeans. Allen Berry, a 2008 No-Till Innovator from Nauvoo, Ill., along with Ross Bishop and Stanley Miller, two southeastern Wisconsin no-tillers who are part of the 2022 No-Till Innovator group...
2023 - No-Till Farmer
Journal article
Current controversies on mechanisms controlling soil carbon storage: implications for interactions with practitioners and policy-makers. A review
There is currently an intense debate about the potential for additional organic carbon storage in soil, the strategies by which it may be accomplished and what the actual benefits might be for agriculture and the climate. Controversy forms an essential part of the scientific process, but on the topic of...
2023 - Agronomy for Sustainable Development
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