Catalyzing the efficiency and sustainability of Azerbaijan’s hazelnut sector

06/2022

The project entitled “Catalyzing the efficiency and sustainability of Azerbaijan’s hazelnut sector” (HAZER) is implemented under the FAO-Azerbaijan Partnership Programme (FAPP) by the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with an objective of empowering smallholder farmers to adopt Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) to improve the production efficiency of hazelnut.

Production practices to increase yield, quality and safety of fruits and vegetables

05/2024

Find out how to increase yield, quality and safety of fruits and vegetables. Healthy plants contribute to enhanced productivity and profitability. Moreover, fruits and vegetables from robust plants exhibit greater appeal to consumers, boasting extended shelf life, heightened nutritional content, and reduced microbial and chemical risks—factors that not only bolster safety and nutrition but also elevate market value and accessibility.

Proceedings of the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization

06/2024

The Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (GAMC) organized by FAO from 27 to 29 September 2023 provided a neutral platform for global stakeholders to discuss sustainable agricultural mechanization for agrifood systems transformation.

Good beekeeping practices for sustainable apiculture

01/2021

Bees provide a critical link in the maintenance of ecosystems, pollination. They play a major role in maintaining biodiversity, ensuring the survival of many plants, enhancing forest regeneration, providing sustainability and adaptation to climate change and improving the quality and quantity of agricultural production systems.

SusaHamra: a new digital system for monitoring and early warning of red palm weevil

04/2024

The control and management strategies of red palm weevil require strengthened collaborations from countries and institutions at regional and global level. Additionally, innovative solutions that is environmentally friendly are needed to monitor the pest.