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Newsletter
Romanian National Rural Development Newsletter - January 2022

Retrospective of January from Romanian Rural Network: applications for environment and climate calculations and users, Council of 17 January, RDP calls for projects
Romania
2022 - Romanian Rural development Network

Fact sheet
Contexto de cadena mango

En esta ficha de contexto se mencionan los aspectos importantes de la cadena de mango enfocados a su marco productivo, regional, económico, comercio internacional, así como sus perspectivas y tendencias frente al mercado, dando a conocer su entorno de Ciencia y Tecnología e Innovación. Más Información: Bibliografía completa de la corporación Editorial Agrosavia Repositorio...
Colombia
2022 - Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (AGROSAVIA)

Practices
Liquorice extract as an alternative to reduce copper use in grapevines (RELACS Practice Abstract)

Copper is the only effective fungicide authorised for a variety of important uses in organic farming. Because of its environmental impact, it is restricted to 28 kg/ha over seven years in the EU, and further restrictions may come while only a few alternatives are available on the market. Solution As soon as...
2022 - RELACS, JKi, Trifolio - M

Blog article
What you need to know about combatting food loss and waste

As the world searches for ways to counter the climate crisis, experts are turning to food systems for solutions. Research from the IPCC shows that food loss and waste is responsible for a staggering 8-10 per cent of global greenhouse emissions. So, where does this food loss come from? “Food loss and waste...
2022 - UN Environmental Programme

Blog article
Succeeding at home in Senegal

FAO support desks for migrants and returnees help create other options if things don’t go as planned
Just over a decade ago, it seemed to Abdoulaye Wade that life was too precarious. Education was becoming a goal beyond his reach, and opportunities in his native village in Bonconto, Senegal were too limited. So he decided to try his luck at migrating to Europe. It was to be...
Senegal
2022 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO

Blog article
Collaboration improves water productivity in Egypt

With its 55.5 billion cubic meters of annual water allocation, Egypt's Nile River accounts for 98% of all available freshwater - 85% of which is captured by farmers to irrigate their crops. But a combination of population growth and worsening climate change conditions means that farmers' water needs exceed what...
Egypt
2022 - ICARDA

Case study
A thriving forest product boosts family farmers’ incomes

Forest and farm producers organizations help fuel Viet Nam’s economy
In the northern regions of Viet Nam, forestry and agriculture provide livelihoods for nearly 80 percent of the population. However, nearly half of all households own less than one hectare of land, which often prevents farmers from earning the income they need. To help smallholder farmers find ways to raise...
Viet Nam
2022 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Video
Inspiring women leaders

When men support women as they assume leadership roles, their families and communities become stronger and happier. A woman who values her own opinions and who has the confidence to express herself can interact with public and private institutions. This can even help to open doors to export markets. Companies...
2022 - Access Agriculture

Website
World Soil Day, Children's book contest on soils for nutrition

In the framework of World Soil Day (WSD) 2022, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) and the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) are launching a scientific children's book contest on soils for nutrition with the motto "Soils: Where food begins". By inviting...
2022 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO

Report
Regional Gender Strategy and Action Plan 2022–2025 for Asia and the Pacific

Promoting gender equality across the policy and programme framework of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is crucial for the Organization to realize its mandate to eradicate poverty and eliminate hunger and malnutrition. Across the Asia-Pacific region, women are well recognized as important contributors to food...
2022 - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO

Blog article
Gestion de l’eau et souveraineté alimentaire

En 2030, près de 40% de la population mondiale vivra dans une zone de stress hydrique élevé (situation où la demande en eau est supérieure à l’offre). Le Forum Mondial de l’Eau s’est tenu au Sénégal du 21 au 26 mars 2022.  Même s’ils saluent le choix de l’organiser pour...
2022

Technical paper
Technical Guide on the Integration of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security into the Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification and Land Degradation Neutrality

Produced jointly by the secretariats of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), with contributions from multiple stakeholders, this technical guide addresses the integration of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries, and...
2022 - FAO, UNCCD

Fact sheet
Distance learning via radio for rural communities in Somalia

Somalia has experienced years of conflict and fragility resulting in chronic poverty and vulnerability, displacement, poor economic capacity and food and nutrition insecurity. Half of Somalia’s population lives in rural areas, and agriculture – i.e. crops, livestock and fisheries – is the main source of economic activity, employment and exports....
Somalia
2022 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO

Journal article
IYAFA 2022: Small in Scale, Big in Value

Despite the limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic, the smart use of communication tools can make IYAFA 2022 a success. This year we celebrate the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022). One of the objectives of the Year is to enhance global awareness about small-scale fisheries, understanding its role...
2022 - The International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF)

Blog article
Legumes: a superfood for people and soils

Every year in September, during ‘India Nutrition Week,’ nutritionists, health gurus, development professionals, chefs, and other food and nutrition experts converge across the subcontinent to discuss and promote the benefits of a balanced diet for a healthy lifestyle. While malnutrition rates have dropped significantly in India over the past decades,...
India
2022 - ICARDA

Book
Aspectos generales del cultivo de café en Cundinamarca

Esta publicación le brinda al productor, en un lenguaje natural de fácil entendimiento, algunos aspectos clave para el cultivo de café. Está enfocado en temáticas como el clima, el uso de suelo, las plagas y las enfermedades, con conocimientos actualizados con el fin de mejorar las prácticas en su actividad...
Colombia
2022 - Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (AGROSAVIA)

Book
Políticas Públicas y Sistemas Alimentarios en América Latina

El presente libro, propuesto por la Red de Políticas Públicas y Desarrollo Rural en América Latina, viene a contribuir a esta reflexión global a través de una recopilación de capítulos originales que analizan las políticas alimentarias en América Latina, un continente heterogéneo donde se expresan con magnitud tanto las problemáticas...
2022 - Red de Políticas Públicas y Desarrollo Rural en América Latina (Red PP-AL)

Newsletter
Romanian National Rural Network September 2022 Newsletter

RO NRN newsletter - September edition.  Topics include Agrifish Council, workshop on sM 16.1,seminar on Local Dev Strategies &other interesting topics
Romania
2022 - Romanian National Rural Network

Guidelines
Organic seedling production for medicinal and aromatic plants

The guide provides useful information for the selection of the most suitable system for seedling production, and – to those who are already growing seedlings – provides valuable recommendations for improvements.
2022 - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL

Newsletter
European Network for Rural Development - April 2022 Newsletter

The ENRD newsletter provides all the latest rural development news from Europe straight to your inbox once a month. From policy updates to ENRD meetings and from project outcomes to online videos, this new and updated tool aims to provide something for everybody interested in rural development policy in Europe....
European Union
2022 - ENRD
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