Around the world, enough food is produced daily to feed everyone, yet millions go hungry. A third of all food ends up in landfills and diet-related diseases are on the rise. Current food systems contribute significantly to deforestation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, soil depletion, greenhouse gas emissions and global health...

This document offers guidance to governments on how to support family farmers by promoting and implementing agroecology and organic agriculture approaches. It highlights a selection of relevant measures and provides real-world examples of successful implementation. The document will contribute to the implementation of the UNDFF Global Action Plan’s Pillars 1...

The Critical roles and contributions of women farmers  in agroecology There is growing global recognition of the critical roles and contributions of women farmers agroecology.  Women farmers are at the forefront of efforts to preserve indigenous/traditional seeds and the management of community-based seed systems (Mpofu, 2018; Tan, 2024).  They are active...

The FAO Agroecology Digest presents a round-up of news, research publications, stories from the field, and multimedia materials (and much more) worldwide. This month, the GERMINATE! column features an article on “Farmer-led agroecology and women empowerment: A Participatory Action Research by MASIPAG” by Maria Corazon J. Tan, MCD, DSD

Agricultural extension and advisory services play a crucial role in fostering innovation and improving food security. While traditional services often rely on top-down technical recommendations, agroecology embraces farmer-to-farmer knowledge exchange as a key driver of sustainable change. A recent FAO-led discussion explored how extension services can better support agroecological transitions,...

Casa Congo is driving a transformative approach to community development in El Astillero, Nicaragua, by integrating agroecology with social and economic empowerment. Focused on supporting women’s collectives, the NGO has helped establish gardening initiatives that provide food security, income opportunities, and greater resilience against crises. Through hands-on training, financial support,...