This study evaluated the effectiveness of portable, low-cost techniques, specifically colorimetry and visible spectroscopy for discriminating dark, firm, and dry (DFD) beef carcasses during processing in a certified slaughterhouse. Portable, low-cost devices were used for real-time assessments. A total of 523 chilled carcasses were analyzed, of which 449 were classified...

This research focuses on the challenges faced by women in Afghanistan with regard to economic empowerment, particularly in the agricultural sector. This sector is critical to the country's economy, but women remain marginalized despite contributing significantly. Various barriers, including limited access to resources and cultural norms, hinder their participation. The...

Climate change-related shifts in marine resource availability and species behavior are increasing rates of human-wildlife conflict (HWC). Although this trend poses significant risks to both human livelihoods and conservation efforts, strategies to resolve HWC focus largely on ecological outcomes, overlooking key impacts and contributions of human resource users. Here, we...

The Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture (GSA) were prepared at the request of Members in an inclusive, transparent and participatory manner under the guidance of the Sub-Committee on Aquaculture of the FAO Committee on Fisheries. The GSA offer a comprehensive framework for the management and development of sustainable aquaculture and are...

In this article, agricultural economist Lesley Hope underscores the central role of women smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, who make up more than half of the region’s 33 million smallholders. Farming plots under two hectares, these women face barriers to land, finance, and equipment but carry deep knowledge of ecosystems,...

This publication outlines a strategic roadmap for mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors in Uganda from 2024 to 2030. It promotes sustainable practices, community empowerment, and innovative solutions to foster economic prosperity while ensuring environmental stewardship. By connecting biodiversity-friendly production with market opportunities and by promoting responsible resource management, this roadmap...

“The newly selected Entrepreneurs for Rural Access (ERAs) in Assam are a beacon of hope to help spread valuable knowledge on natural farming through video,” said Sri Gunajeet Kashyap, Joint Secretary of the Agriculture Department, Government of Assam, expressing his enthusiasm for the ERA initiative which empowers rural youth to...

Women agricultural workers are essential to the growth of Morocco’s agricultural sector, yet they continue to face significant challenges. These include insecure employment (lack of contracts, social protection, etc.), undervaluation of their work, and limited recognition. This policy brief examines these issues and proposes actionable solutions to enhance their working...

Deforestation is a global problem. Despite multiple treaties and agreements, deforestation has not stopped and is increasing. The driving force behind tropical deforestation is the cultivation of commodity crops.  These are crops that are central to people’s lives, providing everything from animal feed to tyres to chocolate bars and a morning...

Playing games might seem a strange, perhaps even trivial, activity for a high-level international dialogue. But on 17 July 2025, experts from across the agricultural sector gathered virtually to do just that. By ‘gamifying agroecology’, they found fresh insights and new pathways for enabling a participatory agroecological transition.   The innovative session, organized by the German...

The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) has launched a new podcast titled The Battle for African Agriculture, hosted by its General Coordinator, Dr. Million Belay. The series explores the colonial legacies shaping African food systems, challenges corporate-driven models of industrial agriculture, and amplifies agroecological solutions that center justice,...

The soil of Rabinal, a small town located in the department of Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, holds stories of resistance and memory. At dawn, the sound of the ‘metate’ grinding stone and the aroma of corn reflect the continuity of an ancient agricultural tradition of the Maya Achi people. These communities...

The 2025 Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition reveals a stark deterioration in food security across the Arab States in 2024, where hunger reached its highest level in more than two decades, affecting nearly 77.5 million people – 15.8 percent of the population. While global hunger has slightly improved,...

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the small ruminant value chains in the Republic of Moldova, focusing on opportunities, challenges, and potential for growth. Small ruminant farming, primarily conducted by family farms, plays a vital role in rural livelihoods, contributing significantly to household income through meat, milk, and cheese...

Emma had it all, including an award-winning advertising career in Nairobi, when she decided that she was tired of the rat race and wanted to spend more time out of doors. So she took some training in business management and in dairy, and since 2002 she has been driving out...

Chad, a vast and diverse country in Central Africa, faces the compounded pressures of poverty, food insecurity, climate shocks, and a growing refugee influx from neighbouring Sudan. Against this backdrop, effective communication is central to building resilience and supporting local adaptation—this factsheet examines Chad’s media and telecommunications landscape to inform...

This survey guidance provides a protocol to aid in the monitoring, detection, sample collection, and diagnostics for Babuvirus banana bunchy top virus, ensuring effective phytosanitary decision-making to manage the pest risk and protect trade in plants and plant products. To simplify the identification of the pest, it also provides visuals....

Food systems are deeply implicated in contemporary poly-crisis, contributing to ecological deterioration, climate change, declining public health, and persistent food insecurity. Calls for food system transformation urge us to step back, critically examine business-as-usual, and embrace bold alternatives. This report examines how public development banks (PDBs) intersect with growing calls...

“The Harvest Money Expo is considered as Uganda's biggest annual agriculture and agribusiness exhibition and offers exhibitors an excellent opportunity for increasing visibility and networking,” said Sylvia Nakanyike Mukasa, Access Agriculture Entrepreneur Coach for Uganda.

Esta segunda publicación de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL) sobre el panorama regional del océano, los mares y los recursos marinos destaca el rol estratégico de estos elementos en el desarrollo económico, social y ambiental de América Latina y el Caribe.A cinco años del plazo...