Through support from the FAO-EU Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Programme, the Organization Asociación Balam has connected local carpenters to legal timber producers in the northern Guatemalan department of Petén by building and strengthening cooperatives. FAO’s partners also provided dedicated trainings to Municipal Government officials on good forest governance...

The thirty-three case studies shed light on the tremendous success of agroecological agriculture across the African continent. They demonstrate with facts and figures how an agricultural transformation respectful of the farmers and their environment can yield immense economic, social, and food security benefits while also fighting climate change and restoring...

Agroforestry can improve local water cycles and increase access to freshwater at farm level. Trees are crucial components in local, as well as global water cycles. By incorporating trees in agricultural land, it is possible to improve food production systems and meet water needs without adversely affecting neighboring or downstream...

En el marco del proyecto I+D Desarrollo y validación de una estrategia, centro Ceres realiza el siguiente video para entregar información práctica sobre el uso de bandas florales y vegetación silvestre para potenciar la polinización natural y producción sostenible del Chirimoyo.

Ma Thi Ninh thought farming would be relatively easy. The Yen Duong area of Viet Nam where she lives has excellent, arable land and offers many sought-after products, including organic sticky rice, seasonal vegetables and bamboo used for traditional handicraft products. But once she started to farm and trade in...

The community of Bunlap, which a Kustomary Area in South Pentecost, Vanuatu is building its capacity and diversity in agroforestry production thanks to the Integrated Sustainable land and Coastal Management (ISLCM)/FAO project. In the second phase of the Tropical Cyclone (TC) Harold Livelihood Recovery Program for South Pentecost, the project team...

VOA-Zimbabwe broadcasted a fascinating story of agroecological practices in Senegal.  The story featured some farmers and activists who are trying new farming techniques to reduce the use of chemicals and improve crop yields. Click below to listen to Allison Lékogo Fernandes checks on an agroecology experiment in a Dakar suburb.

Una vez seleccionado el diseño del cultivo se debe hacer una preparación del terreno, para evitar problemas en el establecimiento y la producción. Este debe poseer las condiciones físicas y químicas mínimas del suelo que permitan un buen anclaje y el desarrollo normal de las raíces, para conocer estas características....

The Agroecology Info Pool website was originally developed with support of the Mercator Foundation as part of the programme “A4A – Advocacy for Agroecology”, which aimed at scaling scientific and applied research on agroecology by analyzing current lock-ins and leverages. The evidence created was subsequently used for consulting with key...

Malnutrition is a major global challenge, not least in the parts of the world that also suffer from poverty. At the same time, the climate crisis and other environmental changes disproportionately affect people in the Global South. Scaling up agroforestry can contribute to food and nutrition security, while contributing to...

En el marco del proyecto I+D Desarrollo y validación de una estrategia basada en la arquitectura de la planta y el uso de bandas flores, centro Ceres realiza el siguiente video para entregar información práctica sobre cómo desarrollar y conducir la arquitectura del chirimoyo para potenciar su polinización y producción...

Yemen remains the world's worst humanitarian crisis and the needs are rapidly increasing. The conflict continues to take a heavy toll on the population. Amongst the most vulnerable people are women and children. The humanitarian response in Yemen is critically underfunded with the risk of forcing the United Nations and...

  We all know  that  collaboration is vital for transformative social change. But how do  we practice collaboration in these times? That is the question driving the publication "Future Convergence - Cultivating Practices of Collaboration for Social Change". It is a practical resource intended for individuals and organizations who want to...

The United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) 2019-2028 was officially launched Friday in Tunis by Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries Mahmoud Elyes Hamza.  Adopted on December 20, 2017 by the UN General Assembly, the UNDFF encourages all member states to develop and implement public policies for the development...

Increased investment in agriculture and food systems—from both the private and public sectors—is critical to enhance food security and nutrition, reduce poverty, and adapt to climate change. To generate sustainable benefits, this investment must be responsible. What role should investment incentives play in encouraging such investment? This Guide helps to...

El 14 de abril de 2020, el federado Daniel Ahumada fue víctima de la usurpación de su campo, ubicado en Cruz del Eje, provincia de Córdoba. El usurpador, valiéndose de un arma de fuego, amenazó a Daniel, su madre y su hijo, para quedarse con la propiedad, argumentando haberla comprado....

Within Maasai pastoralist communities, milk provides a rich source of nutrients and income, especially for women, and plays a central role in cultural and religious ceremonies. Having milk means having livestock, and having livestock means the continuation of the Maasai people. While a vital nutritional and cultural resource, milk is...

The European organic movement’s vision for food and farming is of a fair, environmentally conscious, healthy, and caring system widely adopted in Europe by 2030. To make it happen, we need to take stock of what organic has become, to lead change and stimulate interactions with other like-minded organisations and...

On May 23, a broad alliance of Danish trade unions, educational- and advisory institutions, and business organizations representing thousands of farmers, restaurants, and food companies launched a joint proposal for the upcoming Danish Climate Plan. The national climate goal in Denmark is one of the world’s most ambitious: a reduction in climate...

When Ana María Castro decided to use up her savings to buy a desolate piece of land, her husband had his doubts. What could she possibly grow in that soilless gravel pit? Her reply: “Let me be. I want my plot of land.” As a woman in rural El Plantel, Honduras, Ana María...