A Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRS) e a Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN) abriram chamadas públicas para a aquisição de alimentos da agricultura familiar. As compras serão feitas por meio da modalidade Compra Institucional do Programa de Aquisição de Alimentos (PAA), coordenado pelo Ministério do Desenvolvimento...

This study investigated correlation and regression analyses designed to asses the respective relationships between the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale/ Prevalence (HFIAS/ HFIAP) as a measure of food access, the Household Dietary Diversity Score, the Months of Adequate Household Food Provisioning (MAHFP) as a measure of food stability and (i)...

Managing forests is a complex task, and with forests covering 44 percent of its territory, Kosovo* has a lot to care for. The job is worth doing right, since forests can be a source of fuel, food and income for rural people. Yet, as a new FAO report highlights, not...

The ‘Generational Renewal through Rural Development’ Workshop, jointly organised by the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) and the ENRD Contact Point focused on identifying how various Rural Development Programme measures could support generational renewal. Specifically, the workshop facilitated debate on the challenges of generational renewal faced by young farmers...

En Afrique centrale, pour de nombreuses familles rurales, la chasse constitue une source de nourriture souvent primordiale et la vente des excédents de gibier, une source complémentaire de revenus monétaires. Cependant, avec l’accroissement démographique soutenu, la demande en viandes par les pôles de consommation (villages, villes secondaires, métropoles) augmente progressivement,...

There is ongoing debate among stakeholders about the future development of agricultural and food systems to meet the global challenges of food supply, biological and cultural diversity, climate change, and social justice. Among other options, agroecology and organic agriculture are discussed. Both have similar goals and use a systems approach;...

Before I lose the male audience, obviously this is an exaggeration. The point is that a woman often assumes numerous roles. She is expected to be the housekeeper, cook, breadwinner, the home’s bookkeeper, wife, and above all, mother.  It has now been acknowledged – unfortunately, only quite recently – that...

Farmers talking about their learning at the 5 day Farmer to farmer interactive training program. The training was supported by FAO.

Although Ukraine is one of the world’s leading grain exporters, it has traditionally exported more bulk agricultural commodities than higher-value processed goods such as flour. The Third Grain Processors Forum: Market & Technologies took place in Odessa, Ukraine this week (28 and 29 September). The Forum was organized by the Union...

Conquistar a independência por meio da comercialização de seus produtos traz autonomia e segurança para a mulher do campo.

Whether or not investments in African agriculture can generate quality employment at scale, avoid dispossessing local people of their land, promote diversified and sustainable livelihoods, and catalyse more vibrant local economies depends on what farming model is pursued. In this Forum, we build on recent scholarship by discussing the key...

Landare is one of the Spanish State’s pioneer consumer associations. Founded in 1991 by individuals involved in antimilitarist and anarchist groups, Landare has since evolved alongside social change and unrest. Today, 2600 families from Pamplona (Iruña) meet and acquire foodstuffs in Landare’s two premises which employ 25 workers. Landare can,...

FAO Regional Office for Africa's Newsletter highlights some relevant news stories, articles, and feature stories across the region, subregions and at countries of Africa. The RAF Newsletter is a good platform resource for knowledge and information sharing. This edition which covers the period of January to June 2017 takes into...

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Noticia sobre capacitación de productores familiares en elaboración de chacinados con carne de cerdo en Santiago del Estero (Argentina). El Equipo Técnico de la Región Centro de la Secretaría de Agricultura Familiar, Coordinación y Desarrollo Territorial, llevó a cabo una capacitación en elaboración de chacinados con carne de cerdo.    

Una de las principales soluciones para el control de enfermedades en acuicultura, al igual que con otras especies animales, es el uso prudente de medicamentos veterinarios. Se reconoce internacionalmente que el uso de medicamentos es importante en el control de enfermedades. La OMS ha declarado que "los antimicrobianos son medicamentos...

Mozambique has a population of about 25 million people. Most live in rural areas and rely on farming for all or part of their household income. Located on Africa’s south-eastern seaboard, the country encompasses biodiversity sites of great significance. Today agriculture is said to account for 25% of Mozambique’s gross domestic...

Alrededor de 150 personas procedentes de 21 países europeos, y representantes formales de todas las redes de ámbito estatal que están constituidas, participaron del 16 al 18 de septiembre en el III encuentro europeo de movimientos de agricultura sostenida por la comunidad (ASC), que se celebró en Ostrava (República Checa)....

With more than 2 billion people worldwide lacking the vitamins and minerals needed for good health, and another 2 billion struggling with overweight, obesity and the chronic diseases they cause, it’s clear our food systems must change—to nourish people, not merely feed them. In 2016-2017, World Vegetable Center staff, board members,...

The report “Arab Horizon 2030: Prospects for Enhancing Food Security in the Arab Region” has three objectives: (a) to examine the status of food security in the Arab countries; (b) to assess the potential achievement of food security in the region within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework; and (c)...