In order to determine the effects of magnetic fields on the structure of root, stem and leaf under Cd stress in Mung bean (Vigna radiata), changes in the leaf conductivity,...
This book describes the more than ten years of experience of the Farmer to Farmer Agroecology Movement (MACAC) in Cuba. This is a grassroots movement inside of the Cuban National...
The main purpose for the establishment of AROS is to facilitate equivalence between organic standards and certification programmes within and beyond the Asia region. It was also anticipated that AROS...
The overall aims of the study are to:
Gain a deeper understanding of smallholder commercialisation and its strengths and weaknesses in contributing to broad-based growth.
Strengthen understanding of the context in which...
This report was prepared as background information for the FAO/ISEAL expert meeting on Climate Standards for Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing held in Rome on 11 November 2009. The report aims...
This study is commissioned by the Global Organic Market Access (GOMA) project, a collaboration among FAO, UNCTAD and IFOAM, to provide information that enables stakeholders and GOMA to develop an...
This guide draws on the lessons learned in the framework of the project “Increasing incomes and food security of small farmers in West and Central Africa through exports of organic...
This document defines operative procedures and minimum requirements for building smallholder groups’ management capacity for organic agriculture and fair trade certification.
These guidelines propose requirements for establishing a credible and efficient...
This publication is a summary of research carried out by the Italian Association for Organic Farming (AIAB) for the Ministry of the Environment, the purpose of which was to analyze...
The culture of ducks in rice fields is a long-standing traditional integrated farming practice in China. There has been a wide variety of studies on ecological and economic benefits from...
In order to meet economy of scale demands made by large seed and agroindustrial companies, many areas of agriculture have recently evolved in ways which are incompatible with sustainable development,...
To examine the application prospect of system dynamics approach in pest population optimal management and prediction, population dynamics of the second generation of Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) was investigated in this...
The interpretation of the geographical patterns of cultivar diversity of rice is the essential basis for their protection. In this study, geographical patterns of cultivar diversity of rice and their...
Agro-biodiversity plays important ecological functions. It is essential for global food production, livelihood security and sustainable agricultural development. Agro-biodiversity is key to the stable, healthy, productive, sustainable field ecosystem and...
Agroecosystems cover vast areas of land worldwide and are known to have a large impact on the environment, yet these highly modified landscapes are rarely considered as candidates for landscape...
A technical package for eco-agriculture is the assembly of multiple techniques for a functional and goal-oriented agro-ecosystem management. The resources can originate from traditional agro-practices, modern agro-practices and high-tech innovations....
Less than one year away from the next United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development scheduled for June 2012 inRio (Rio+20), the international community is mobilizing to ensure that tomorrow’s major...
This edition of LEISA points out that the current land grabbing ignores the rights of peasants, small producers and indigenous peoples, who have no say in decisions that affect their...
