Constantly updated reading list of relevant articles/materials and practical information addressing the relationship between the COVID-19 crisis and the need to transition towards sustainable food systems. e

Following the session Rural Women, Agroecology and Covid-19, the course Formation and Use of Agroecological Notebooks - Africa will take place on 28 July. The session will be public and will feature the participation of family farmers, the national gender institute, donors and international agencies, with the aim of presenting the results and lessons...

Myanmar falls within the center of the genetic diversity of many economically important crops, including wild and cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.). However, the majority of the genetic resources of Myanmar, particularly local varieties, and their distribution remain poorly understood. The present study was conducted to investigate the on-farm varietal diversity...

In-depth study on the effect of soil translocation on its chemistry in humid tropical Africa Soil exchange between agricultural and forest habitats Rapid decrease of organic C in all environments due to soil translocation High mobilization of exchangeable Al due to enhanced decomposition

This publication aims to provide an overview of actions and initiatives on Agroecology in Europe and Central Asia countries.  There is enough evidence that agroecology contributes to more sustainable food systems, in particular to delivering food production while respecting natural resources, ecosystem services and social processes. However, to assure agroecology can...

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....

For many Syrian refugees in Turkey, the food and agriculture sector is an entry point into the Turkish economy because of the sector’s prominence in areas hosting large numbers of Syrian refugees, particularly in the south-eastern provinces and large cities, such as Istanbul and Izmir. Many of them are engaged...

Water management, education and waste management are the categories in which CZU received the highest ranking. As a result, according to a newly published ranking, the university jumped 15 places up from the previous year. “We had great success last year. The fact that we managed to move forward so much...

La presente guía es una adaptación al contexto mexicano de la guía original elaborada para África "Surviving COVID-19: The neglected remedy" autorizada por AFSA.

The SDG’s lay out an ambitious path for building a sustainable world and transforming the way we produce, distribute, transport and consume our food, safeguard the environment and promote social protection. Agroecology plays a key role to achieve these goals. Agroecology applies ecological principles and concepts to the study, design...

Quienes integramos la CEPA (Comisión de Estudios de Problemáticas Ambientales) hemos desarrollado un análisis sobre la importancia de los humedales y los proyectos de ley de presupuestos mínimos para su protección que se presentaron en las Cámaras de Diputados y Senadores de nuestro país. Para llevar a cabo este proceso,...

This document presents the concept of the circular economy in the field of agriculture in Indonesia, linking sustainable development, circularity, and the agricultural sector, using innovative case studies. The circular economy is an economic approach that aims to reduce both the use of raw material in the production chain and the...

Having a family farm in Uganda may seem the simplest thing to do. Yet, the challenges are pretty high nowadays. Many farmers out there depend on agriculture. Unfortunately, the introduction of GMO seeds, the climate change affected raining season, as well as the lack of skills and knowledge regarding some more...

Un año más, el Anuario de la Agricultura Familiar en España sale a la luz gracias a la Fundación de Estudios Rurales, entidad creada en el año 2000 en el seno de UPA con el objetivo de impulsar el estudio y debate de todos los aspectos culturales, económicos, sociales y...

Leidy, habla de su visión y experiencia como Doctora en Agroecología (2016)- Distinción Magna Cum Laude. Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia. Profesora Titular de la Universidad de Sancti Spíritus. Posee más de 15 años de experiencias en investigaciones y prácticas vinculadas con la Ciencia Agroecológica y la Permacultura. Ha sido profesora de programas...

The Pregnant Women Food Scheme started from January 1st, 2020 with the aim of providing environmentally-friendly food to 45,000 pregnant women and new mothers. But with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number has been extended to 80,000.

En Colombia el cultivo de plátano (Musa AAB) es llevado a cabo en su mayoría por Agricultores Campesinos Familiares y Comunitarios en los 32 departamentos del país. Dada su importancia socioeconómica, es un sistema productivo que requiere la generación y difusión constante de prácticas que permitan una producción sostenible. En...

Ce guide de formation a été rédigé par des membres d’AVSF très préoccupés par l’utilisation croissante dans les pays du Sud, en particulier en Afrique sub-saharienne, de pesticides et produits vétérinaires dont une part très importante n’est, vu leur forte toxicité, plus autorisée dans les pays développés.  Cette situation a -...

A alimentação e os hábitos alimentares são parte do processo civilizatório, tal como alertava o sociólogo Norbert Elias. Identificar os hábitos alimentares permite conhecer a identidade e o modo de vida de uma determinada sociedade. Da mesma forma, pode-se saber quais problemas os grupos sociais enfrentam quando se encontram em situação de insegurança alimentar.Portanto,...

A bee helps 75% of crops producing fruits and seeds to pollinate. It increases biodiversity and food production, while it provides us with micronutrient-rich foods. Last but not least, it maintains the ecosystems. After all these, we can all realize that a bee is much more than “just a bee”....