This case study from the “Amplifying Stories of Agroecology Principles and Practices” (ASAPP) project series highlights the Jonai Farms and Meatsmiths, a family farm in Dja Dja Wurrung country, Central Highlands, Victoria, Australia. After a journey through America to learn from ethical farmers, the familiy returned home determined to create a model...

From October to December 2024, WorldFish researchers conducted a comprehensive post-harvest fish loss assessment in the ‘Dagaa’ fish value chain, spanning from Tumbuju in Mafia Island, Tanzania, to Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ‘Dagaa’, a small pelagic fish, is an affordable protein source for the people in...

La amenaza del cambio climático y sus efectos, que viene siendo advertida por la ciencia desde hace más de 40 años, desafortunadamente, se ha convertido en una realidad. Sus efectos se hacen sentir cada año, con olas de frío y calor, sequias y lluvias cortas e intensas, incremento permanente en...

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo caracterizar el efecto de la pérdida del horizonte superficial de suelos, debido a la erosión hídrica y sus repercusiones en la estabilidad estructural de los agregados y la infiltración del agua.

In December 2024, a leading-edge study by WorldFish and partners began uncovering how gender dynamics influence fish loss and waste in fisheries value chains.  Researchers launched the study in Mombasa, Kenya, bringing together global and local institutions to address an often-overlooked challenge in fisheries—fish loss and waste (FLW). At the...

Este documento elaborado en el marco del Proyecto “Gestión económica de pequeños y medianos sistemas productivos porcinos vinculados al Centro de Información de Actividades Porcinas” (vigente desde marzo 2024) presenta estimaciones sobre comportamientos de resultados económicos de modelos productivos y tiene como propósito aportar información que favorezca la inclusión de...

Desde su llegada a Argentina hace 30 años, el cubano Víctor Pileta impulsa, a través de su proyecto La Dignidad Rural, un modelo productivo alternativo basado en la agroecología, el control biológico y el bienestar animal.

Samkhuy Community Fisheries (CFi), located along the Sekong River in Stung Treng Province, Cambodia, has 242 members, including 134 women. Since its establishment in 2015, the village has been transformed through sustainable livelihoods and natural resource management. A significant shift towards gender-inclusive leadership with five out of seven committee members...

The FAO, in partnership with Thompson Rivers University (TRU), is amplifying the voices of Indigenous women researchers through academic platforms, recognizing them as vital knowledge holders in agri-food systems, biodiversity conservation, and climate action. Indigenous women, often invisible in data and decision-making, play a crucial role as seed keepers, food...

Fisheries and aquaculture provide employment for millions and food for billions. But illegal fishing, overfishing and pollution are endangering fish stocks and ecosystems. The social, economic and environmental performance of the fisheries sector is dependent on effective management, smarter public spending and forward-thinking public policy. The OECD Review of Fisheries monitors the performance...

Aquaculture is a growing industry in Nigeria, playing a crucial role in enhancing food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. As fish farming grows, so does the demand for quality feed—an essential input that directly influences productivity and profitability. However, high feed costs remain a major challenge, with expenses accounting for 60%...

La yuca es la tercera fuente principal de carbohidratos en el Caribe y su importancia ha crecido en los últimos años. En la última década, su producción ha aumentado significativamente debido a la preocupación por la seguridad alimentaria y la necesidad de buscar alternativas a alimentos importados como los cereales,...

La presente experiencia es parte de una serie documentada, en el marco de un ciclo de conversatorios denominados “Hacia una transformación agroecológica” organizados por la Comunidad de práctica de agricultura familiar y agroecología. Esta experiencia describe los resultados de un estudio desarrollado con el objetivo de identificar las principales barreras...

Census data show that Afro-descendant people experience greater levels of inequality, marginalization and discrimination, especially in rural areas. This situation is more pronounced in Afro-descendant women and youth, for whom opportunities to access land ownership, basic services, quality education and housing, among others, are much scarcer. This delicate situation is...

This report explores the impact of rural poultry production on the livelihoods of smallholders in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Georgia. While contrasting perspectives between producers and ag/vet suppliers were documented, the research indicates that poultry production significantly contributes to the well-being of these communities in Europe and Central Asia. In...

Along the coasts of mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, communities depend on coastal and marine ecosystems for their livelihoods. About 80% of households in rural Zanzibar earn their living from fishing, growing seaweed, collecting resources from forests, and small-scale farming. However, over the last 30 years, demographic pressures and unsustainable use...

The Food Systems Countdown Initiative aims to monitor the state of food systems transformation through relevant data, independent of any established monitoring processes.Such monitoring can help align decision makers around key priorities, incentivize action, hold stakeholders accountable, sustain commitment by demonstrating progress, and enable course corrections.The Initiative is producing annual...

The digital agriculture revolution over the past 25 years has generated a tidal wave of data. The promise of more precise information leading to more efficient food production has been achieved in some areas, but access to technology and information, and the capacity to use it to improve wellbeing, remains strongly...

La presente experiencia es parte de una serie documentada, en el marco de un ciclo de conversatorios denominados “Gestión climática y resiliente de los ecosistemas agrícolas” organizados por la Comunidad de práctica de suelos en América Latina y el Caribe. Esta experiencia describe los aprendizajes, desafíos y resultados alcanzados desde...

In Ghana, women face challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, restricted legal rights, and entrenched gender roles, impeding their empowerment. Despite these barriers, they exhibit remarkable resilience, often through active engagement in community development initiatives. Previous studies highlight the importance of collective solidarity and intergenerational support in fostering resilience among Ghanaian...