Reproduction in camelids - Training webinars on camel particularities, production and global breeding practices

Virtual Event, 03/09/2024

As part of the International Year of Camelids and in recognition of the hard work of breeders in often extreme conditions, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is delighted to present a series of webinars dedicated to dromedary camels.

This webinar series aims to raise awareness among public and private professionals and farmers on the importance of dromeda...

Production potential and adaptation of camelid species to extensive, semi-intensive and intensive production systems in arid and semi-arid environments

Florence (Italy), 31/08/2024

The Camelid Working Group (WG) of the European Association of Animal Production (EAAP) organized its 1st camelid workshop at the 70th Annual Meeting in Ghent, Belgium. Within the framework of the International Year of Camelids, the WG organized a 2nd camelid workshop at the 75th EAAP Annual Meeting in Florence, Italy. The workshop was titled "Production potential and adaptation of camelid sp...

Production system - Training webinars on camel particularities, production and global breeding practices

Virtual Event, 23/08/2024

As part of the International Year of Camelids and in recognition of the hard work of breeders in often extreme conditions, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is delighted to present a series of webinars dedicated to dromedary camels.

This webinar series aims to raise awareness among public and private professionals and farmers on the importance of dromed...

National Guanaco Festival

Arequipa (Peru), 23/08/2024 - 24/08/2024

Within the framework of the International Year of Camelids 2024, it is of utmost importance to recognize the importance of the Peruvian subspecies of guanaco (Lama guanicoe cacsilensis), given the current categorization of its populations as a “critically endangered” species, in accordance with the Supreme Decree No. 004-2014-MINAGRI.

The importance of the guanaco is based on a set o...

Socioeconomic roles of dromedary - Training webinars on camel particularities, production and global breeding practices

Virtual Event, 22/08/2024

As part of the International Year of Camelids and in recognition of the hard work of breeders in often extreme conditions, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is delighted to present a series of webinars dedicated to dromedary camels.

This webinar series aims to raise awareness among public and private professionals and farmers on the importance of dromed...

“Opportunities for the sustainable development of the camelid sector in Latin America” multi-sectoral workshop

Santiago (Chile), 21/08/2024

Within the framework of the International Year of Camelids, FAO held the multi-sectoral workshop "Opportunities for the sustainable development of the camelid sector in Latin America". The meeting, which brought together about 50 experts, addressed key issues such as the importance of certification and traceability, the conservation and protection of wild South American camelids, the role of...

School and Community Activities in Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina (Argentina), 20/08/2024 - 21/08/2024

On August 20^th and 21^st, the research group VICAM in collaboration with the Indigenous Community Council of Santa Catalina organized different activities for children to celebrate the International Year of Camelids at the primary and secondary schools in Santa Catalina. In the context of this project, VICAM held a meeting with the Comm...

I Seminario Internacional de Producción Sostenible en Camélidos Sudamericanos

Macusani (Peru), Hybrid Event, 18/08/2024 - 19/08/2024

El “I Seminario Internacional de Producción Sostenible de Camélidos Sudamericanos” se celebra durante el 18 y 19 de agosto en la ciudad de Macusani de la provincia de Carabaya en la región del Puno (Perú). Esta actividad se desarrolla como parte de la “XXIX Feria Nacional de Camélidos Sudamericanos, Agropecuario y Artesanal – Macusani” y en conmemoración del “Año Internacional de los Camélid...

National Fair of South American Camelids, Agricultural and Handicraft Products Macusani, Carabaya - FECASAM

Puno (Peru), 17/08/2024 - 24/08/2024

Fair of regional and national importance that takes place in August at the “Julio E. Barreda Aragón” fairground in the district of Macusani, province of Carabaya, in the department of Puno. Through this event, the participation of alpaca and llama breeders is promoted at the local, regional and national level, providing them with a means to publicize their products and services. Likewise, it...

International Year of Camelids Celebration in China · Fuhai

Altay Prefecture (China), 16/08/2024

FAO China Office and the People’s Government of Fuhai County co-hosted the International Year of Camelids (IYC) Celebration in Fuhai County of China on 16 August 2024, with the theme of “Heroes of Deserts for Rural Revitalization”.

With unique geographical and climate conditions especially suitable for camel breeding, Fuhai County has become one of the main bases for camel breeding in...