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A força feminina no agronegócio
O Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento comemorou o Dia Internacional das Mulheres Rurais, em 15 de outubro, lançando o edital do concurso “Inovar para Mudar – a autonomia das mulheres rurais para reduzir a pobreza e a insegurança alimentar", uma iniciativa coordenada pela Secretaria de Agricultura Familiar e Cooperativismo em...
Brazil
2019 - Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (MAPA)
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Never let a good water crisis go to waste
Water and agriculture are strongly interconnected. To grow food, you need water; but the agriculture sector remains highly susceptible to water-related disasters like floods, droughts and typhoons. In turn, water resources are also impacted by agricultural activities, as the largest water-consuming sector globally and a significant source of pollution. So...
2019 - OECD
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Future of human well-being and livability of the planet rely on sustainable agriculture
Recent findings on the threats of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture and the global assessment report of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services have put agriculture at...
2019 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Miscelánea
Applying agroecology in IFAD operations
Webinar presentation
Mixed cropping, using ‘weed’ crops to attract predators and cultivating resilient local breeds - these are all examples of agroecology in action. Agroecology refers to the application of ecological science and principles to the study, design and management of sustainable agricultural ecosystems.
2019 - International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Organic Ambitions Scotland’s Organic Action Plan 2016-2020
The Organic Action Plan is a welcome tool in exploring the fantastic trade opportunities that exist for organic food and drink in Scotland. As a wholesaler we can see the demand that exists for organic produce within Scotland. The Organic Action Plan will provide a platform to ensure that in...
Ireland
2019
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The Milan Urban Food Policy Pact Monitoring Framework
Today, approximately 55 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68 percent by 2050. Most urban growth will be in Africa and Southeast Asia and with 70 percent all food produced already destined for consumption in cities2 processes of urbanization...
2019 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
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CESAL apoya al Estado Dominicano y la FAO a cumplir con el derecho a la alimentación en los territorios más vulnerables de Dominicana
CESAL con la Presindencia de la Repùblica Dominicana, el Consorcio Nacional de Soberanìa y Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (CONASSAN) y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas y la Almentaciòn (FAO) en la creaciòn de Redes Municipales de Soberanìa, Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SSAN), en la región suroeste el paìs, para...
Dominican Republic
2019 - CESAL
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FAO Concludes its Regional Conference on Improving Water Productivity in Agriculture Showcasing Innovation
With innovative ideas from young Tunisians, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded in Tunisia the Regional Conference on Improving Water Productivity in Agriculture in the Near East and North Africa.
Rich in scientific discussion and specialized concurrent training sessions, the conference benefited from the expertise of...
2019 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
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Country gender assessment of agriculture and the rural sector in Nepal
The Country Gender Assessment (CGA or Assessment) for agriculture and rural development in Nepal was undertaken in 2017 primarily to inform the gender-sensitive country-level planning and programming of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and to contribute to the implementation of FAO’s Policy on Gender Equality...
Nepal
2019 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Prácticas
Creating a new market environment
Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia – The residents of Boeng Leach Village, Sethey Commune, Samaki Meanchey District, Kampong Chhnang mostly grow rice and crops, and raise animals for a living. Their farming tends to rely on traditional methods. There is only limited use of modern techniques and therefore the yields are minimal....
Cambodia
2019 - Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)
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Coops fills market gap for lemongrass
Kampong Cham, Cambodia – One hundred fifty kilometers from Phnom Penh is the village of Sambo Village Sambo Village in Sopheas Commune, Steung Trong District, Cambodia. Most of the villagers grow paddy and cassava for a living. Additionally, they also grow a few bushes of lemongrass for family consumption.
Seeing the...
Cambodia
2019 - Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)
Proyecto
#17Reasons2Coop - Agri-cooperatives contribution to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals
The campaign #17Reasons2Coop aims at promoting agri-food and forest cooperatives as a critical tool to design tomorrow’s agriculture. Since the beginning of their existence and at each stage of their growth, by responding to farmers’ needs, agri-cooperatives have been pursuing the objective of social, economic and environmental sustainability. Sustainability is...
Belgium
2019 - COPA COGECA - EU farmers and agri-cooperatives
Vídeo
Agroecology is Life!
The video "Agroecologia é Vida" is an accomplishment of the Centro Sabiá organization and provides information about the importance of agroecology and the advantages of producing and consuming agroecological food. The video uses the technique of the graphical report, and brings results from the "Agroecology Study in the Semi-arid of...
Brazil
2019 - Centro Sabia
Artículo
Without Feminism, There is No Agroecology
Our planet is on the brink of environmental collapse, and hunger is on the rise. According to the 2018 State of Food Security and Nutrition (SOFI) report, the number of people affected by malnourishment and chronic deprivation is climbing for the third consecutive year: 821 million persons suffered from undernourishment...
2019 - CSM Women's Constituency and Working Group
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Delivering, inspiring and improving – thoughts on the future of organic farming
LinkedIn Op-ed on the future of organic farming in the EU
Denmark
2019 - Copa Cogeca
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Rural communities in North Macedonia to receive boost through new FAO project
The development of rural areas and livelihoods in an integrated way will be the focus of a new FAO project beginning this week in North Macedonia.
The project was launched in an event in Skopje today, organized by FAO and the Macedonian Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy (MAFWE) and...
North Macedonia
2019 - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO
Vídeo
The MedNet Show: A Short Movie about the Learning Journey in Turkey is Available
The members of the Mediterranean network of Local and Solidarity -based Partnerships for Agroecology (MedNet) came up with a Vision during its 2nd meeting, held in Thessaloniki in November 2018. This was the result of an intensive maturation process. Several “Common Training Framework Editing Workshops” were conducted, in different locations. The first workshop,...
Türkiye
2019 - Mediterranean network of Local and Solidarity -based Partnerships for Agroecology (MedNet)
Artículo de blog
Comparing Organic, Agroecological and Regenerative Farming part 2 – Agroecology
In this new three part series we present an analysis by Dr. Andrea Beste on the similarities, differences and synergies between the organic, agroecological and regenerative farming movements. Part two here outlines the history and current status of agroecology. A German version of the entire series is also available below....
2019 - ARC2000
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New generation takes on fish farming
Kampong Thom, Cambodia – Born from a farming family in Panha Chy Village, Tbaung Krampeu Commune, Santuk District, Kampong Thom, But Sovann graduated with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from Prek Leap School in Phnom Penh. Wearing a smile as he looks at the dug fish ponds, he says, “We...
Cambodia
2019 - Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)
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Farmers’ views on EU agri-environmental policies
Behavioural sciences are increasingly informing policy-making, including agricultural policies. Their unique contribution to policy lies in the first-hand evidence they provide regarding how people think and behave. For the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to be a success, it is necessary to understand farmers' decision-making and viewpoints beyond...
European Union
2019 - European Commission
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