In the heart of Northern Syria , rising from the ruins, there is an ecological village built by and for women of diverse backgrounds and faiths. With their bare hands they build their homes, their schools, and their farms. Amidst the vi olence, these w omen creat e a peaceful...

Today, migratory phenomena are an essential part of political agendas. Little known, their effects on territories of origin and destination have an impact on the socio-economic balance in an already preoccupying climate context.As a major component of population movements, migration from countryside to cities is a strategy to improve household living conditions...

NEWS FROM IFOAM EU WORKING FIELDS: Biofach 2019, UTP trialogues, benefits of eco-schemes, the Common Food Policy and much more!

In this video, we will learn about a solution that boosts the crop’s growth, and at the same time protects the crop from pests and diseases.

Enhancing the productivity and efficiency of agricultural water is key to increase food production and respond to the growing food demand, while at the same time preserving healthy and sustainable ecosystems. Even more so in drought- and desertification-prone areas, whereby agricultural production is negatively affected by climate change, erratic rainfall...

Esta edição é o resultado de um processo de reflexão coletiva impulsionado por mulheres. Aqui, as autoras instam os movimentos alimentares e feministas, que são tão diversos quanto suas lutas e origens políticas, a construir alianças e participar da discussão para promover os direitos das mulheres, incluindo jovens, adolescentes e...

Despite that North Macedonia is a net importer of poultry meat, the country has a long tradition of broiler production. Given the country’s growing demand for high-quality, fresh poultry, North Macedonia could – with the right public–private collaboration, targeted investment and improvements to farmers’ already prodigious skills – increase the supply...

This pilot-report aims to move beyond numbers, and provide an insight into how the right to food and nutrition has advanced and evolved over the past year.

Um projeto criado em 2015 sobre o Cerrado brasileiro já conseguiu recuperar mais de 90 mil hectares de pastagens degradadas e beneficiar quase oito mil produtores rurais.  O ABC Cerrado é um projeto implementado pelo Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento (Mapa) em parceria com a Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (Embrapa), Serviço...

As antimicrobial resistant microbes in humans, livestock, and the environment are on the rise, improving surveillance is crucial in identifying and understanding these resistant microbes to better prevent, detect, and respond to the issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

O Ministério da Agricultura, Pecuária e Abastecimento comemorou o Dia Internacional das Mulheres Rurais, em 15 de outubro, lançando o edital do concurso “Inovar para Mudar – a autonomia das mulheres rurais para reduzir a pobreza e a insegurança alimentar", uma iniciativa coordenada pela Secretaria de Agricultura Familiar e Cooperativismo em...

Water and agriculture are strongly interconnected. To grow food, you need water; but the agriculture sector remains highly susceptible to water-related disasters like floods, droughts and typhoons. In turn, water resources are also impacted by agricultural activities, as the largest water-consuming sector globally and a significant source of pollution. So...

Recent findings on the threats of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)’s State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture and the global assessment report of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services have put agriculture at...

Mixed cropping, using ‘weed’ crops to attract predators and cultivating resilient local breeds - these are all examples of agroecology in action. Agroecology refers to the application of ecological science and principles to the study, design and management of sustainable agricultural ecosystems.

The Organic Action Plan is a welcome tool in exploring the fantastic trade opportunities that exist for organic food and drink in Scotland. As a wholesaler we can see the demand that exists for organic produce within Scotland. The Organic Action Plan will provide a platform to ensure that in...

Today, approximately 55 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a proportion that is expected to increase to 68 percent by 2050. Most urban growth will be in Africa and Southeast Asia and with 70 percent all food produced already destined for consumption in cities2 processes of urbanization...

CESAL con la Presindencia de la Repùblica Dominicana, el Consorcio Nacional de Soberanìa y Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (CONASSAN) y la Organización de las Naciones Unidas y la Almentaciòn (FAO) en la creaciòn de Redes Municipales de Soberanìa, Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SSAN), en la región suroeste el paìs, para...

With innovative ideas from young Tunisians, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) concluded in Tunisia the Regional Conference on Improving Water Productivity in Agriculture in the Near East and North Africa. Rich in scientific discussion and specialized concurrent training sessions, the conference benefited from the expertise of...

The Country Gender Assessment (CGA or Assessment) for agriculture and rural development in Nepal was undertaken in 2017 primarily to inform the gender-sensitive country-level planning and programming of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and to contribute to the implementation of FAO’s Policy on Gender Equality...

Kampong Chhnang, Cambodia – The residents of Boeng Leach Village, Sethey Commune, Samaki Meanchey District, Kampong Chhnang mostly grow rice and crops, and raise animals for a living. Their farming tends to rely on traditional methods. There is only limited use of modern techniques and therefore the yields are minimal....