In a bold step to revolutionize sustainable food systems, the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German Agency for International Cooperation – GIZ) joined forces in 2022 to leverage foresight processes in...

This journal article highlights; The Gender in Agriculture Policy Analysis tool assesses gender-responsiveness of policies. Gender remains insufficiently integrated in agricultural policy documents. Explicit GEWE objectives in agricultural policies can improve gender-responsiveness.

Understanding the intersection of agroecology and feminism is crucial for women’s emancipation in food system transformations. Our research explores how Bolivian indigenous and peasant women perceive agroecology’s transformative role in productive/reproductive work, knowledge, identity, and political participation. We provide nuanced insights from their experiences, emphasizing the holistic nature of work...

Dans un contexte marqué par la connaissance croissante des effets délétères des pesticides sur la santé humaine et la biodiversité, leurs usages sont en forte augmentation dans les agricultures tropicales. Ce paradoxe soulève la question de la connaissance des verrous et leviers institutionnels à la réduction d'usages, dont les alternatives...

This article tells the inspiring story of Mrs. Bouasy Sysavanh and her husband from Perb Village, Xiengkhouang Province, who struggled with underfed and unhealthy cattle due to limited grazing land. To address this challenge, they adopted improved fodder management with support from ASSET, planting nutritious grass species like sweet grass...

This article discusses the prevalent monoculture-based agricultural practices in Africa, highlighting their significant economic and environmental drawbacks, including high costs, contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, and adverse effects on biodiversity and soil health. It advocates for agroecology as a sustainable alternative, emphasizing methods such as nitrogen fixation through legume planting,...