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

Evento virtual, 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 good breeding practices

Evento virtual, 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 base...

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

Evento virtual, 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...

Taller multisectorial “Oportunidades para el desarrollo sustentable del sector camélido en América Latina”

Santiago (Chile), 21/08/2024

En el contexto del Año Internacional de los Camélidos, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) realizó el taller multisectorial “Oportunidades para el desarrollo sustentable del sector camélido en América Latina”. En el encuentro, que reunió a cerca de 50 expertos, se abordaron temas clave como la importancia de las certificaciones y la trazabilidad...

Actividades escolares y comunitarias en Santa Catalina

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

Los pasados 20 y 21 de agosto, el grupo de investigación VICAM, en colaboración con el Consejo Comunitario de Santa Catalina, organizaron diferentes actividades y talleres para jóvenes y niños de las escuelas primaria y secundaria de Santa Catalina en conmemoración de la celebración del Año Internacional de los Camélidos. En el marco de este proyecto, VICAM se reunió con el Consejo Comunitar...

I Seminario Internacional de Producción Sostenible en Camélidos Sudamericanos

Macusani (Perú), Evento híbrido, 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 ser...

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...