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

线上活动, 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

线上活动, 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

线上活动, 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), 混合事件, 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 – Macusan...

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...

2024“国际驼科动物年”中国系列活动· 福海站

阿勒泰地区 (中国), 16/08/2024

联合国粮农组织驻华代表处和新疆阿勒泰地区福海县人民政府将于2024年8月16日在福海县共同举办2024“国际驼科动物年”庆祝活动，主题为”沙漠英雄助力乡村振兴”。

福海县独特的地理和气候条件十分适合骆驼的生存和繁衍，福海县及其所在的阿勒泰地区已成为新疆骆驼养殖的主要地区之一。骆驼产业使福海牧民的生活水平得到了显著提升。“国际驼科动物年”粮食英雄陈钢粮将受邀出席本次活动，分享他如何带动福海县骆驼产业发展以及如何帮助当地牧民脱贫增收的故事。

本次活动旨在促进骆驼产...