Farmer-managed seed systems and the conservation of agrobiodiversity are increasingly recognized as important components of food and seed sovereignty. In contrast, hybrid, genetically modified (GM), and, increasingly, gene-edited crops continue to be promoted by Green Revolution proponents as a “climate smart” package that includes fertilizers, pesticides, purchased seeds, and links...

Les effets positifs de l’agroécologie dans le domaine agro-environnemental (santé des sols,biodiversité, lutte contre la crise climatique, non-contamination de l’environnement) sont souventmis en avant. Ils s’accompagnent d’effets positifs tout aussi importants dans le domainesocio-économique, comme en témoignent de nombreuses études réalisées dans divers pays duSud, dont plusieurs par des organisations...

The natural forest in southwest Ethiopia is progressively modified to coffee agroforest. To this effect forest composition and diversity is simplified to local preferred coffee shade trees. Woody plant species that are less managed require the conservation priority in coffee agroforest. The study aims at assessing diversity of plant species, investigating...

Défis Sud cette année publie deux dossiers : l’un consacré aux 60 ans des ONGs belges et l’autre à la souveraineté technologique du monde paysan. À l’occasion du soixantième anniversaire des ONG belges, nous écrivons que la solidarité est « le seul chemin possible pour relever les défis globaux et...

Small-scale organic vegetable farms need strategies to overcome yield, labor, and economic challenges in transitioning to reduced and no-till practices. However, the production tradeoffs associated with different scale-appropriate management practices are not well documented for these operations. We evaluated crop yields, labor, profitability, and soil nutrients over four continuous years...

CGIAR Technical Reporting has been developed in alignment with the CGIAR Technical Reporting Arrangement. This Initiative report (“Type 1” report) constitutes part of the broader CGIAR Technical Report. Each CGIAR Research Initiative submits an annual “Type 1” report, which provides assurance on Initiative-level progress towards End of Initiative outcomes. The CGIAR...

Quelle est la place de l’agroécologie dans les conférences internationales sur la biodiversité, le climat et la désertification ? Comment faire avancer concrètement l’agroécologie lors de ces conférences ? Avec le CARI, Iles de Paix et l’appui du réseau Minka International, Humundi a cherché à répondre à ces questions. Participez au...

Over the last three decades organic food and farming has been growing year by year across the EU and continues doing so. The EU’s organic market is very dynamic with growth rates varying between countries. Policies can positively impact this growth – both production and consumption. In 2022, the EU’s total...

As the G7 agriculture ministers meet in Syracuse in Sicily from September 26 to 28  under Italy’s presidency, the 15th edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, Slow Food flagship’s event, will be held in Turin “On the occasion of the meeting of the agriculture ministers of the G7 countries, Slow Food asks...

Over the past two decades, the Mekong region has experienced significant transformation of its agricultural sector from subsistence farming to export crops driven by the expansion of agricultural land and of irrigation, plus intensification thanks to mechanization and the use of chemical inputs. In the context of agrarian transition, maintaining...

Given environmental, economic, and social costs of unilateral chemical and biotechnological interventions to control pests, there is an urgent need to transition towards a knowledge-intensive holistic approach emphasizing agroecosystem design and management. The focus will be on what makes agroecosystems susceptible and vulnerable to insect pests, pathogens and weeds, in...

Highlights: • Young changemakers revolutionise scaling agroecology using video. • CCDB honours Access Agriculture with plaque in appreciation of partnership. • 96 new videos added in March. • Editor's choice of video - Converting chicken waste into fertilizer• Entrepreneurs for Rural Access (ERAs) at work in Cameroon. • Trash to treasure....

In Malaysia, farmers and communities across generations have engaged in the age-old practice of preserving seeds as a means of protecting traditional agricultural heritage. However, the practice of seed saving has slowly been fading in Malaysia over the years. For one, intellectual property protection regulations from trade agreements may pose more constraints...

À travers l'Afrique, un nombre croissant de fermiers se tourne vers des experts en sciences du sol pour contrer l’acidification croissante de leurs terres, phénomène qu'ils attribuent en grande partie à l’usage intensif des engrais chimiques. Parmi les solutions recommandées le retour aux pratiques agricoles traditionnelles pour restaurer l'équilibre.

Alors que l’insécurité alimentaire repart à la hausse et que le concept de souveraineté agricole fait craindre un repli sur soi et sur nos assiettes, le déficit de financement pour des systèmes alimentaires durables est immense. En particulier dans les pays du Sud, où des défis majeurs et interdépendants se...

The article highlights the importance of equipping Tanzanian farmers with the skills to produce natural pesticides and fertilizers, emphasizing the benefits of organic farming. Experts from the Sustainable Agriculture Association Tanzania (SAT) advocate for using locally available resources to create affordable and eco-friendly agricultural inputs, which can improve crop yields...

The article "Agroecology: A Labor of Love" discusses the transformative potential of agroecology in addressing labor issues within food systems. It highlights how agroecology can emancipate workers from the exploitative conditions of industrial agriculture by integrating ecological principles and social justice. The piece emphasizes the need for a holistic approach...

At the just concluded smart projector training to make natural farming accessible in rural areas, five newly selected Entrepreneurs for Rural Access (ERAs) teams from Madhya Pradesh, India, were equipped with digital and entrepreneurial tools and skills for running a business from bringing training videos to farmers using a smart...

Desde 2014, la FAO ha desempeñado un papel de liderazgo para facilitar el dialogo mundial y regional sobre agroecología, a través de nueve reuniones regionales e internacionales con múltiples partes interesadas, reuniendo a más de 2.100 participantes de 170 países. Estas reuniones ayudaron a identificar necesidades y prioridades para ampliar...

La courgette (Cucurbita pepo L), originaire du Mexique, appartient à la famille des cucurbitacées. Du même genre que les courges et les potirons, c'est la seule espèce dont le fruit est consommé à un stade très immature. C'est une plante annuelle, à tige courte, non ramifiée, à port dressé, à...