En Afrique de l’Ouest, l’importance économique des dégâts des mangues causés par les mouches des fruits s’accroît. Le manguier doit faire face à de nombreux problèmes phytosanitaires. L’introduction et la dispersion en Afrique d’une espèce de mouche originaire du Sri Lanka pourrait remettre en question les succès commerciaux engrangés récemment...

A grassroots innovation that offers most of the advantages of conventional micro-irrigation at a much lower establishment cost. Pepsee micro-irrigation systems slowly and regularly apply water directly to the root zone of plants through a network of economically designed plastic pipes and low-discharge emitters. Technically speaking pepsee systems use low-density...

This report describes: (i) policy measures enacted by the Government of Myanmar to contain the spread of the virus; (ii) policies and measures to stabilize the functioning of agri-food systems; (iii) potential effects of policies on agri-food systems and vulnerable groups. Finally, the profile also assesses longer-term options for agri-food...

The World Rural Forum (WRF), with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), carried out a study to monitor the progress in the implementation of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) through National and Regional / Subregional Action Plans on Family...

Over the past three decades, strong economic growth, rising agricultural productivity and output, and the structural transformation of the agricultural sector have driven considerable advances in food security in Southeast Asia and enabled the region to become a net exporter of agricultural commodities. Whereas the vast majority of Southeast Asian...

This practice consists of rectangular excavations in streambeds, named dohs, to provide temporary storage of runoff to enhance groundwater recharge, increasing water yields from shallow wells for supplementary irrigation. They also collect and impound subsurface flow. The technology is used in conjunction with shallow wells (odees), which enable farmers to...

Despite decades of work by various non-governmental organizations, most of the initiatives on agro-ecological farming and organic farming practices have either stagnated or sometimes fallen out. While a niche of farmers is able to reap the benefits of agro-ecological farming, there is a need to understand the barriers that stop...

Determining the factors that influence intentions towards organic farming (IOF) is a challenge. This research applied the theory of planned behaviour to determine factors which influence farmers’. There are six causal factors: attitudes towards farming behaviour, group-norm influences on farming behaviour, perceived behavioural control of farmers, comparative usefulness of behaviours,...

Taiwan government proposes a national level Coastal Blue Economy Growth (CBEG) program to promote ocean- linked industries based on the concept of sustainable development. Sea farming development is considered an important aspect that needs to be promoted for the CBEG program. Generally, sea farming relies on artificial technologies, environmental improvement...

The Darawa community in the Wakatobi National Park, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, manages their octopus fishery by working tirelessly with community-based organizations. It was a beautiful and sunny Sunday. The Darawa village community in the Wakatobi National Park, in Indonesia’s Southeast Sulawesi, was preparing to celebrate. The occasion was the first opening...

The practice described here can be introduced to smallholder goat farmers to reduce their vulnerability to risks and disasters, such as disease outbreaks, drought, floods, etc. The practice consists of raising goats in controlled areas instead of letting them roam freely. It allows for better livestock management and reduces the...

The Li seeder is a seeder that has the ability to plant single seeds per station in one operation. It was developed by the China Agricultural University. This practice describes the application range of the Li Seeder, additionally to using instructions, troubleshooting and maintenance recommendations.

COVID-19 is a global health crisis that has caused a shock to food and agricultural systems around the world, affecting production, supply chains, trade, markets, and people’s livelihoods and nutrition. This second assessment, developed with our partners, provides an invaluable and wide-ranging analysis that underlines the scale and scope of...

Green Super Rice lines are tolerant to a variety of stresses such as diseases, drought and insects. Due to climate change, the Philippines has become one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. It is exposed to natural hazards such as droughts, floods, and typhoons. In order to cope...

Les manques d'eau en agriculture est chose courante dans de nombreux pays du monde. Dans certaines régions, il est presque impossible de cultiver sans irriguer. Même pour les régions qui reçoivent de grandes quantités de précipitation lors de la saison des pluies, les cultures subissent souvent de sérieuses sécheresses pendant...

There is growing evidence demonstrating the role of rural family poultry in enhancing food and nutritional security of the poorest; in reducing their livelihood vulnerability and insecurity; and in promoting gender equity. This good practice showcases how an innovative private-community partnership transformed the livelihoods of highly vulnerable families in the...

Le paillage (ou mulching) est le processus de recouvrement de la terre arable avec du matériel végétal tel que des feuilles, de l'herbe, des brindilles, des résidus de récolte, de la paille, etc. La couverture de mulch (ou paillis) accroît l'activité des organismes du sol et surtout celle des vers...

The impact of natural hazards on the agriculture sector can be devastating. To reduce the effects of climate change, farmers use strategies to counter-effect the influence of a natural disaster. For example, saving rooftop rainwater can help during a drought, and mulching helps maintain soil moisture. In this good practice,...

Worldwide, karst terrain is highly sensitive to human activity due to extensive areas of thin soil and rapid water flow to groundwater. In the southwest China karst region, poor farming decisions can promote land degradation and reduce water quality with negative consequences for livelihoods in a region where farmers already...

This practice briefly describes the introduction of levelling and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for wheat production in the Kashmore district of Sindh Province in Pakistan. It provides a cost-benefit analysis of this improved practice compared to the traditional way of producing wheat in the district. The main hazards affecting...