Since its introduction, the papaya mealy bug (Paracoccus marginatus) causes serious damages to papaya plantations in Ghana. Conventional control with pesticides was unsuccessful because the mealy bug has become resistant to them. A promising solution that proved to be successful is the biological control of mealy bugs using small parasitic...

This technology describes the various processes of propagating the seeds of Allanblackia. Allanblackia seeds do not germinate easily. The use of growth promoters to break dormancy has been explored, but does not promote seed germination. The storage of fruit for six weeks before seed extraction and/or removal of the whole testa do however...

This technology describes management practices involved in successful rearing of ducks in the tropical regions. Advantages and disadvantages of duck keeping compared to chickens are provided along with clarifications on the different types of breeds. Different processes of breeding and breeding stock are explained as well as explanations on how...

The Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) is a new terminology specifically introduced in order to promote nature to provide solutions to the challenges of mitigation and adaptation to climate change. The concept of NbS is rooted in the relationship between biodiversity and human well-being. Nevertheless, this relationship has been recognized for centuries under the concept of...

La Política Nacional de Desarrollo Rural (PNDR) define como territorio rural a aquel “que se genera producto de la interrelación dinámica entre las personas, las actividades económicas y los recursos naturales, caracterizado principalmente por un poblamiento cuya densidad poblacional es inferior a 150 habitantes/km², con una población máxima de 50.000...

Dada la complejidad que ha significado el manejo de la pandemia del COVID-19 y sus efectos especialmente negativos en las economías de la región, la FAO ha decidido convocar a actores relevantes que inciden en el funcionamiento de los sistemas agroalimentarios tras un acucioso proceso de levantamiento de necesidades desde...

Esta familia cordobesa realizó un cambio importante en el año 2000. Luego de vender el ganado bovino que tenían se volcaron a la ganadería ovina. En 2009 comenzaron una cabaña donde crían raza texel, en la que mejoran día a día la calidad genética con la que ya cuentan, y...

Fish feed/aquafeed is one of the most expensive inputs for small aquaculture farms. At the same time, it is very important to have a well-balanced feed. This practice describes different kinds of fish feed with step by step description on the preparation of fish feed. Two simple recipes for a...

Integrating animal husbandry into crop producing farms is one of the principles of organic farming. In temperate and arid zones, animal husbandry plays an important role in the recycling of nutrients, while it is less emphasised in the humid tropics. The caring, training, and nurturing of animals is considered an...

Through proper guidelines, rabbit rearing not only requires minimal capital investment but also provides increased livelihood income and yield. This step-by-step guide details rabbit breeds, behaviour, and handling. It instructs how to construct rabbit hutches, kindling boxes, weaner cages and where to place the rabbits. Information on breeding management is...

The DiverIMPACTS project https://www.diverimpacts.net is all about crop diversification. To increase the diversity in space and time in arable but also in vegetable cropping. That means breaking up monocultures. And, if there are rotations, to increase the length of rotations or spacially to introduce, for example, intercropping. That means two...

O cafeicultura brasileira vem se reiventando nas últimas décadas, a partir de iniciativas de empreededores como Hugo Wolff, que hoje se multiplicam pelo Brasil, e os investimentos feitos por produtores, indústrias e cafeterias para levar aos consumidores grãos de qualidae superior e várias opções para saborear um bom café, seja...

Not only is fish an important part of nutrition in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), but it is also a major–and unrecognized–element of trade. Fish and fish products are a primary source of protein and essential nutrients in the human diet. Various fish and other aquatic species are available from...

This technology describes the various stages of propagating Allanblackia species by grafting. Grafting is a technique widely used in horticulture and forestry for the mass production of selected plants. It is one of the most successful methods for propagating Allanblackia. The technique involves the formation of a union between scions taken from desirable...

This practice provides a wealth of useful information on how to overcome the main constraints in small-scale poultry production and deal with threats like predation and infectious diseases. It is a practical practice with chapters on hatching, housing, nutrition and health.

In order to address the root causes that are aggravating the multiple social, economic, health and climate crises that our society is facing due to unsustainable, unjust and unhealthy farming and food systems, the voice of young farmers needs to be put forward in the process of shaping public policies....

Debido a la pandemia global provocada por la expansión del COVID-19 y con la intención de minimizar el número de contagios (“aplanar la curva”), muchos países han optado por cuarentenas generalizadas que restringen el movimiento de bienes y personas. Este estudio busca conocer la situación del sector agrícola en la...

El tema para discutir en esta oportunidad se relaciona con la agricultura del futuro considerando que según estimaciones de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO), la población mundial superará los 9.000 millones de personas en 2050 y la demanda de productos agrícolas se incrementará entre...

Early in the Scottish summer, the traditional herring trade starts to flourish. Shoals move from Shetland in the north towards Great Yarmouth in southern England. Fleets of Scottish fishing boats follow the shoals south and haul in their catch. From 1860 onwards, these journeys were further mirrored on land by...

La ferme expérimentale du GRAB est un des cinq sites expérimentaux du projet CORE Organic « Greenresilient ».Dans cet essai nous avons deux tunnels, dans lesquels on met en place des pratiques qui visent à rendre l'agriculture biologique, en tout cas pour le maraîchage sous abri, plus efficace, plus écologique...