Using a randomized controlled trial, we examine the impacts of cash and input transfers, and a cross-randomized program of intensive agricultural extension over two years. We find large effects on the total value of agricultural production from the transfers (both cash and inputs) in both years. Gains to production are...

Manual elaborado por la Federación Guatemalteca de Escuelas Radiofónicas (FGER), que coordina radios culturales, educativas y comunitarias, que busca promover espacios de articulación y trabajo común para la transformación de la vida rural. A través de este manual se fomenta el desarrollo de actividades que incidan sobre los gobiernos locales, regionales...

La Fundación Microfinanzas BBVA atiende a más de 2 millones de personas en América Latina, la mitad mujeres y más del 30% emprendedores que viven en zonas rurales.  

The purpose of this project is to empower decision-makers to plan for and manage the impacts of droughts on food and water security under current and future climate conditions.

Today, a number actors in Montenegro’s fruit and vegetable value chains – including producers, retailers, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development – came together at a workshop in Podgorica, Montenegro, to discuss the benefits of agricultural cooperatives. The workshop was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the...

This closing chapter first briefly identifies key moments at which previously excluded farmers and citizens can intervene in the politics of knowledge to decide what knowledge is produced, and for whose benefit. Next, the chapter critically explores two complementary approaches for democratizing the construction of knowledge(s) for food sovereignty, agroecology...

Morocco and Tunisia are considered among the countries where the scarcity of water resources may cause a serious constraint to the development of their economies. During the past, huge efforts have been made by both governments in order to satisfy an escalating water demand expressed by all users. The main...

Various models and approaches are being implemented to provide technical assistance and support to improve smallholder farmers’ incomes and welfare in Malawi. This study evaluates the impact of farmer business schools (FBS) on crop incomes of smallholder farmers in Dedza district in central Malawi. The FBS approach, which has been...

En este video se describe el trabajo de El Futuro está en el Monte, movimiento que impulsa en la región del Gran Chaco modelos de negocios que promuevan un desarrollo sustentable, competitivo e inclusivo, a través de la puesta en valor del capital natural y cultural, combinando la innovación con...

Agriculture in the Pacific Island Countries (PICs) is largely dependent on family based small-scaled farms. Smallholder family farmers often have access to less than two hectares (ha) of land and depend on labour supplied by household members, and few other inputs. Despite their small size and limited input resources, family...

Un cómic o historieta es una narración gráfica que atrae la atención de las personas sobre temas complejos, a través de la representación simbólica. Estos textos generan empatía y lectura reflexiva, dos elementos importantes para construir y fortalecer las relaciones en el territorio.  

This brochure presents the key findings and recommendations of the study entitled “the Regional Outlook on Gender and Agri-food Systems,” which was jointly conducted by the FAO and the African Union Commission. The brochure describes gender gaps in (i) access to and control over productive resources and opportunities, (ii) influence...

As climate change-induced droughts are becoming more frequent and severe, especially in regions like the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the workshop looked at how various initiatives such as the ICBA-led project “Regional Drought Management System for Middle East & North Africa (MENA-RDMS)” can help to better respond to...

This paper aims to explore the influence of nutrition-sensitive interventions on dietary profiles of the beneficiaries of IFAD-funded projects. Drawing on a desk review of 37 IFAD funded projects in the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region, the study used a cross sectional survey data from a purposive sample from selected...

Este video describe el trabajo de El Futuro está en el Monte, movimiento que impulsa en la región del Gran Chaco modelos de negocios que promuevan un desarrollo sustentable, competitivo e inclusivo, a través de la puesta en valor del capital natural y cultural, combinando la innovación con los saberes locales.  ...

El sistema de medición social de la Fundación Microfinanzas BBVA es un referente en el sector. Anualmente, publica el progreso de los emprendedores a los que atiende en América Latina. Estos son los principales datos.

There will be no sustainable future without eradicating poverty and hunger. Ensuring food security for all is both a key function of and a challenge for agriculture, which faces ever-increasing difficulties – as populations rise, urbanization increases and incomes grow, the agricultural sector will be under mounting pressure to meet...

For five years, 1000 Portuguese farmers sowed biodiverse seed mixtures, rich in legumes, across 50 000 hectares. This was part of the Terraprima project which tackled multiple challenges including climate change, biodiversity and soil degradation. This nature-based technique offers a potential sustainable intensification solution, simultaneously increasing production and environmental services....

Agriculture is one of the key sectors defining the sustainable development of Armenia. The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Armenia, which is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to food and agriculture, identifies targets, aligns policy planning documents and, together with the Statistical...

Sixty-eight-year-old Maria Elena is a fisherwoman, catching fish for a living in Mexico’s Lake Chapala. Earlier, in order to earn enough to meet family needs, in addition to fishing Maria Elena also filleted fish but her deteriorating health no longer permits this. Despite having fished for over 50 years, she...