Proper feed optimization is vital for the health and growth of goats, with fodder quality being a central factor. This study evaluated the impact of feeding goats guinea grass mixed with various tree legumes on their growth and feed consumption. Nine upgraded goats were used for this research, divided equally...

This video focuses on the three basic pillars of agroecological approaches, a pest control strategy embedded in integrated pest management (IPM) which focusses on: (i) management of healthy plants; (ii) enhancing the biodiversity of the agricultural environment; and, (iii) what responses to use when these fail.

Uno de los animales de granja que más se ven afectados por el calentamiento global son los cerdos. En este trabajo, se explorará por qué los cerdos son más susceptibles al calor que otros animales, cómo identificar a un cerdo con estrés por calor y cómo pueden los cerdos mantener...

La mise en place de dispositifs de collecte des urines dans les villes subsahariennes permettrait de rendre ces ensembles urbains plus durables. C’est ce que démontre une étude, menée par quatre chercheurs issus de l’IRD, du Cirad, de l’Université Boubakar Bâ de Tillaberi (Niger) et de l’Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (Ouagadougou),...

El sistema de cama profunda utilizado para engorde de cerdos permite alcanzar resultados productivos similares a un sistema confinado incurriendo en menores costos de inversión inicial, generando efluentes sólidos y con mejor bienestar animal. La evaluación de ciertos parámetros productivos permite adecuarlas prácticas de manejo y el uso de insumos...

Mise en défend d'un champ avec une haie vive antiérosive.  

Vijay Kumar Thallam is an advisor to Government of Andhra Pradesh for Agriculture & Cooperation, and Co-Vice-Chairman, Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, India. He introduces the best practice in organic approach to soil management with the inspiring activities on Andhra Paradesh Community Managed Natural Farming, India.   The Green Innovation Centres are part of the special initiative "One...

Fiche technique sur les diguettes anti-érosives filtrantes pour augmenter le potentiel d'un champ.

This article explores the transformative potential of an agroecological project in addressing challenges faced by vulnerable smallholder farmers in Kembata Tembaro, Ethiopia. Four key indicators of farmers’ food security – enset stock, land sharing, agricultural biodiversity, and fodder production – were assessed before and after the project implementation. The findings...

In this video François Warlop and Jérôme Lambion from GRAB present the different elements implemented on the Durette farm to increase functional biodiversity.

Majority of farmers in the West Nile region of Uganda are smallholder farmers who produce for subsistence use and only sell the surplus yet they have vast and productive land for farming. Use of rudimentary tools like the hand hoe that are labour-intensive is predominant. The use of animal traction...

A rapid decline in water availability for crop production has driven substantial changes in cropping systems in the arid and semi-arid regions, including transitions from irrigated to dryland cropping. Management decisions play a critical role in the sustainability of agricultural systems facing transitions. Specifically, adopting practices that increase crop water...

Many small ruminants infected with foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remain asymptomatic, with the capacity to promote silent viral spread within domestic and wildlife species. However, little is known about the epidemiological role played by small ruminants in FMD. In particular, there are few studies that examine FMD seroprevalence, spatial patterns and risk factors for...

A large number of farms in developing countries are smallholder farms. In China, this trend is expected to persist for the foreseeable future. However, smallholder farmers in China face several challenges, including excessive fertilizer use for higher yields, low levels of education, aging and limited credit information. Moreover, they are...

Fiche technique sur le traitement phytosanitaire naturel à base de plantes et minéraux.

Addressing methane emissions from livestock and rice systems is vital for promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating climate change. This FAO report comprehensively addresses methane emissions in agriculture and their impact on global greenhouse gas levels. By analysing sources, sinks, quantification methods, and mitigation strategies, this publication highlights challenges and opportunities...

Fiche technique sur l'association des cultures. La diversité est source de sécurité. Planter ou semer sur une même parcelle plusieurs cultures mais attention certaines cultures ne vont pas ensemble!

Les successions et les rotations sur une même parcelle sont très importantes pour maintenir l’équilibre écologique et limiter l’épuisement des sols ainsi que la prolifération des ravageurs et maladies.

Recomendaciones para la identificación temprana, monitoreo y manejo integrado de la roya asiática y el complejo de chinches en el cultivo de la soya en la Orinoquía colombiana

Fiche technique sur les cultures en courbe de niveau.