In Benin, vegetable production contributes significantly to food security and poverty reduction. However, vegetable farming is confronted with declining soil fertility, poor pest and disease management, and climate change. Agroecological farming offers a new paradigm of sustainable agri-food systems that counters these challenges. From August to December 2015, farmer training...

The objective of this impact report is to gain consolidated impact insights and lessons learned from the International Climate Initiative (IKI) financed SEED project: Financing and capacity building for micro and small climate-smart enterprises: Filling the gap of the missing middle. The 5-year global SEED project was operating in Ghana, India,...

Social norms and institutions play a critical role in the production and adoption of improved seeds by shaping the behaviors and expectations of individuals and communities involved in agriculture. Gender inequity, prevailing myths, and misinformation about improved rice seeds dissuade farmers from adopting them and limit women's access to seeds....

The effects of climate change on agriculture and food production are evident in regions around the world. Effective climate change adaptation and mitigation in the agricultural sector calls for multiple context specific, and at times complex, strategies. Promoting these strategies effectively involves changing the behavior, strategies and agricultural practices of...

TP Organics new position paper puts forward priority call topics to be included in the third and final Work Programme (WP) of Horizon Europe (2025-2027), both the general WP and the Missions WP (EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe”). The presented research priorities reflect the knowledge and innovation needs of...

This paper argues that seafood should play a more prominent role in debates about food systems transformation in the UK. We discuss the connections between seafood and the broader food system, and consider seafood’s potential role in food systems transformation in the UK.  We unpack the opportunities this presents, as well...

Many countries are promoting aquaculture as one of the prime drivers of the rural economy and the employment of women and youth. However, the industry is criticized for inadequately representing the needs of workers. Most African countries have shown a willingness to advance industry goals through domestic programme planning and...

Le marché des bio-intrants basés sur les fonctionnalités des micro-organismes est en croissance rapide, ces intrants étant une alternative potentielle aux intrants chimiques de synthèse pour la transition agroécologique. Si dans de nombreux pays en Amérique Latine leur production et usages font l'objet de dynamiques sociétales, entrepreneuriales et politiques fortes,...

“Women’s Knowledge - Seeds of Wisdom" is this second video in a three-part series entitled “Women and Agroecology,” which looks at the contributions of women to sustainable agricultural practices. In Gokwe, in northern Zimbabwe, farmers have been instrumental in shaping nature positive and agroecological practices  for generations. Through their dedication and...

Extreme heat is a deadly natural hazard that disproportionately affects women in South Asia, who are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses and mortality due to physiological differences, limited access to resources, and societal roles as caregivers. This vulnerability extends to maternal and neonatal health, as extreme heat is linked...

CONTEXTUnderstanding research collaboration in diverse scientific communities is key to building global agricultural research systems that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Characterizing collaboration patterns can inform decisions to enhance the structure and dynamics of research programs. OBJECTIVE We introduce a new analytic framework for evaluating collaborative research networks based on...

The FAOSTAT domain Structural data from agricultural censuses was launched in 2022 to disseminate data collected in national censuses of agriculture at the agricultural holding level. The censuses of agriculture are conducted under FAO’s World Programme for the Census of Agriculture (WCA), which is a decennial programme. The 2024 update...

Rural populations, especially small-scale producers and women, are disproportionately impacted by climate change since their livelihoods depend largely on natural resources and weather patterns. This paper reviews the available evidence on the role of social protection programmes in facilitating climate change adaptation and mitigation, with a specific emphasis on economic...

The consumption of unhealthy and environmentally unsustainable diets is a major societal challenge because of its impacts on human health and the environment. The adoption of micronutrient-rich diets with relatively low pressure on natural resources is an important development target at the intersection between sustainability and public health goals. Pulses are known for being...

Du 7 au 9 mai 2024 s’est tenu le Sommet africain sur les engrais et la santé des sols à Nairobi, au Kenya, pour discuter de l’état actuel des sols africains et tenter de mettre en œuvre des mesures de restauration urgentes et appropriées. Ce Somment a permis aux différents...

In most desert ecosystems of the Arabian Peninsula Region (APRP), vegetable production is carried out under controlled environment structures covered with polycarbonate sheets and inbuilt evaporative cooling systems. The areas with mild winter, polycarbonate cover and evaporative cooling are not required. The former can be replaced by insect proof net...

Cet article mobilise des mots en écriture inclusive car le sujet d’étude porte sur le genre dans le monde agricole. Cela permet ainsi de rendre les néo-paysannes plus visibles dans cette recherche. Au vu des enjeux environnementaux actuels tels que le changement climatique, l’effondrement de la biodiversité ou encore la dégradation...

La Plataforma de Acción Climática en Agricultura para Latinoamérica y el Caribe (PLACA), junto a Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) han organizado el Taller "Políticas y estrategias nacionales para la participación en mercados de carbono: desafíos para el sector agrícola en un contexto...

La faible productivité de l’agriculture en Afrique subsaharienne est due en grande partie à la dégradation de la fertilité des sols, que les pratiques traditionnelles ne permettent plus d’entretenir. Durant 40 ans, les acteurs du secteur agricole ont privilégié la vulgarisation des engrais de synthèse, qui ne se sont pas...

Inequalities by gender and intersecting sources of social differentiation in access to resources, exercise of agency, and desirable outcomes persist in agri-food systems in low- and middle income countries. Despite decades of development and theoretical assessment efforts calling for multiscale approaches to addressing inequalities in agri-food systems, common approaches remain specific to...