The benefits of mixed methods are well recognised. Using mixed methods, researchers are able to overcome shortcomings inherent in individual methods while enhancing the validity and reliability of their research findings. Mixed methods are commonly used in cross-sectional studies – to answer research questions, and/or explore contemporary social issues. However,...

Manejos agronómicos adecuados, permitirían incrementar rendimiento y mantener calidad durante la poscosecha. El objetivo fue evaluar el efecto de sistemas de producción, forma de sujeción y días de almacenamiento en el rendimiento y pérdidas poscosecha, durante otoño e invierno, en la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias, UNR. Se analizaron 3 factores:...

This framework presents the priority elements for national strategies for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa (SAMA). The analysis presented in Chapters 2 and 3 calls for a specific approach, involving learning from other parts of the world where significant transformation of the agricultural mechanization sector has already occurred within a...

A plataforma UNA é um mapa interativo e vivo que propõe visibilizar o ecossistema de iniciativas e organizações para igualdade de gênero e empoderamento das mulheres de todo o Brasil em toda sua diversidade (empresas, ONGs, núcleos de universidades, governo, coletivos etc). Em junho de 2018, foi lançado como uma...

Divulgado na segunda semana de novembro, o “1º Diagnóstico Brasileiro de Biodiversidade e Serviços Ecossistêmicos” assinala um marco na tomada de consciência do País sobre uma questão urgente da agenda nacional – o papel ambiental, social e econômico da nossa megabiodiversidade. O documento, produzido por cerca de 100 autores (professores...

Geographical indications (GIs) refer to products with specific characteristics, qualities or reputations resulting from their geographical origin. This differentiates products based on unique local features, history or distinctive characteristics linked to natural and human factors, such as soil, climate, local know-how, and traditions. GIs are recognized as intellectual property rights...

En el marco del X Congreso “Ruralidades en América Latina: convergencias, disputas y alternativas en el siglo XXI” se llevará adelante la conmemoración de los 50 años de nuestra asociación. Durante este medio siglo de existencia ALASRU ha sido un foro de estudio y discusión de las transformaciones rurales de...

Attention in Brussels is focused once again on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The cycle of reforms that is now underway could see further adjustments of the CAP for the post-2020 period. The success of these reforms tends to be gaged in political terms: a ‘successful’ CAP reform is one...

The endorsement of the National School Feeding Programme (Projecto de Alimentação Escolar—PRONAE) by the Mozambican Council of Ministers in 2013 represented a key stage in the institutionalization of school feeding and local food purchases in the country’s education system. This publication presents analysis on the divide between policy change and...

Las desigualdades que todavía pesan sobre las vidas de las mujeres afrodescendientes son producto de siglos de abusos y exclusión. Tanto es así que, en el imaginario social actual, se las suele asociar con la pobreza, la falta de instrucción y la incapacidad de inserción en el mundo laboral.  En otros escenarios, igual de violentos, las mujeres afro simplemente no existen. Ni en las estadísticas...

Los países de América Latina y el Caribe no pueden permitirse postergar la inversión en su capital más prometedor para el futuro del campo: las mujeres y hombres jóvenes que actualmente habitan los territorios rurales de la región. Diversos acuerdos y compromisos internacionales han señalado el papel central de la juventud...

Las tecnologías de información y comunicación han transformado la manera consumir y producir información en todo el mundo. Diversas áreas de nuestras vidas han mejorado gracias a la aparición de la telefonía celular y la cada vez mayor penetración de la Internet. Aunque no se trata de una revolución exclusivamente urbana....

Mashakel wa Houloul highlights environmental, agricultural, economic, social and daily encountered problems that challenge the development of rural communities. It promotes awareness about the adoption of sustainable practices, the preservation of the cultural and natural heritage of the MENA and the important roles youth and women can play in rural areas.Mashakel...

ActionAid joins growing global calls to ‘scale-up’ and ‘scale-out’ agroecology. As governments and donors meet at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) 2nd International Symposium on Agroecology we urge them to join forces to support agroecology on a large scale. At least 500 million family farms produce about 80...

Agroecology can offer an important vehicle to reduce poverty and inequality, by contributing to decent work and addressing a fundamental human need – access to food. 

The South Wollo Zone of Amhara Region in Ethiopia is one of the areas of focus for FAO’s two-year project on Youth mobility, food security and poverty reduction. With funding from the Italian Development Cooperation, the RYM Project began in 2015 and ended in February 2018. About 71 percent of Ethiopia’s population...

A pesar del amplio consenso internacional sobre el rol fundamental de las mujeres indígenas en la erradicación del hambre y la malnutrición, todavía existen limitaciones en el reconocimiento y ejercicio de sus derechos.    Y es que diariamente ellas enfrentan una triple discriminación: Son mujeres en un mundo dominado por hombres, son pobres en un...

Good rangeland governance is critical in sustainable conservation of pasture lands. The role of social practices – including broad participation and the chance to voice specific concerns – is central to achieving good rangeland governance. Together with targeted investments, they are essential in improving rangeland governance.

Aida Baimakova is only 27 years old, but already a year has passed since the Slow Food congress elected her international councilor for Belarus, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russian Federation, and Ukraine. On the eve of Slow Food’s annual “Terra Madre” event in Torino, Italy, FAO communication specialist Olga Grebennikova...

The Sahel region faces severe drought and desertification. Often, women have to walk 10 kilometres for water. FAO’s “1 million cisterns for the Sahel” project helps women and farmers harvest and store rainwater. The cisterns provide clean water for drinking and growing food to millions of people in arid areas....