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In this document, the strategy and step-by-step application of “Stratified Mass Selection” (SMS) is outlined under the field conditions of farmers, as a product of various field experiences. These experiences were obtained under the framework of participatory plant breeding with the objective of allowing farmers dedicated to maize cultivation to [...]

This implementation guide has been prepared for FFS facilitators working under Oromia Bureau of Agriculture and Natural Resource (OBANR). The contents are generalized to adjust for many kinds of agriculture and natural resource development FFS program, however, the important concepts and practical suggestions from field operation through the project are [...]

Presentación sobre las ECAs en el contexto de implementación del CATIE. XII Taller de Seguimiento Técnico de Proyectos FONTAGRO.

Este artigo trata da relação entre os conhecimentos programáticos com os saberes acumulados nas práticas de trabalho e as culturas de comunidades camponesas, no ensino realizado pela Escola José de Lima Barros, no município de Nossa Senhora do Livramento/MT. Busca evidenciar a maneira como se dá o entrelaçamento dos diversos [...]

L’ambition du projet est de créer une synergie de dialogue entre des scientifiques, des acteurs du développement et des acteurs de la société civile engagés dans la définition de pratiques pastorales résilientes dans la zone du Ferlo Sénégalais. La création de dialogues impliquant l’ensemble des acteurs concernés et notamment les pasteurs, [...]

Las Escuelas de Campo para Agricultores (ECA) son esencialmente escuelas sin paredes, con una metodología pedagógica fundamentada en la educación no formal y en el “aprender-haciendo”. Las ECA introducen innovaciones tecnológicas al tiempo que aprovechan los conocimientos autóctonos. En las ECA, los agricultores son los expertos. Este video está enfocado [...]

Impact assessment on the social cost benefit analysis of the CARE Pathways program, which focuses on getting extension, tools, and training to women farmers. The program includes gender dialogues and other exercises on gender equality. The study shows a $31 return for every $1 invested.

Consolider la résilience des communautés en renforçant les capacités productives, financières et sociales des ménages à travers une approche intégrée.

A brief presentation that clarifies key information on FFS and Pastoralist Field Schools.