More than 10 years ago, a project in the high Andes in Peru set out to improve soil fertility with local communities. So, during a recent visit to the community of Colpar, in Quilcas municipality, we were surprised to hear rural women talk about how they had established a women’s...

In the town of Berd, Armenia, a group of women farmers are proving the power of collaboration through the "Berd Bean" Women’s Association. Faced with challenges like fragmented landholdings and limited market access, they have joined forces to cultivate and market beans more efficiently. With support from the LEAD programme,...

Nous présentons une méthode simple, reproductible et accessible au plus grand nombre (low-tech) pour la multiplication du ver de terre Eudrilus eugeniae, une espèce épigée que nous recommandons pour la lombriculture ou le lombricompostage en Martinique. 

When there's an oversupply of fish, their prices drop and they become difficult to sell, leading to potential spoilage and decreased income for fishermen and fishmongers. Spoiled fish poses a risk of foodborne diseases. To avoid this, you can make fish paste and sauce by fermenting fish with salt.

This comprehensive guide accompanies the Learning Journey in Rwanda, known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills' where the economy heavily relies on agriculture. This document presents a detailed look into Farmer Field Schools (FFS) established through the ACP MEAs 3 programme, highlighting innovative farmer initiatives and success stories. Within...

Use any kind of small, fresh fish. In salting tubs, mix each layer of fish with a layer of salt. After 24 to 36 hours, take the fish out of the tub with a sieve to drain the water. Arrange the salted and washed fish in a single layer on...

América Latina y el Caribe ha reducido el hambre y la inseguridad alimentaria durante dos años consecutivos, gracias a programas de protección social y esfuerzos de recuperación post-COVID. Sin embargo, existen desigualdades significativas, que afectan especialmente a las mujeres, poblaciones rurales y grupos vulnerables. La región no alcanzará la mayoría...

In the present report, submitted to the Human Rights Council pursuant to Council resolution 43/11, the Special Rapporteur on the right to food, Michael Fakhri, provides a way to develop national right-to-food action plans within existing budgets that can transform food systems and progressively realize the right to food. In...

The study on collective tenure rights and climate action in sub-Saharan Africa aims to consolidate and analyse the state of the evidence on how tenure arrangements – in particular collective ownership and management of forests operating in complex systems of contingent factors – impact forest condition outcomes, as well as...

À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de la radio et des 80 ans de la FAO, nous mettons en lumière un outil puissant mais souvent méconnu : les radios rurales. Bien plus qu’un simple média, elles sont un véritable levier d’information, de formation et de cohésion sociale pour des millions...

A global review of the literature shows that successful strategies for promoting organic agriculture vary from one region to another and require a combination of measures, e.g economic incentives coupled with educational and informational campaigns.

Family farmers and smallholders play a vital role in ensuring our planet's sustainable future. Communication is the heartbeat of rural transformation—empowering smallholders for informed decisions and active engagement. Since the 1970s, FAO has been promoting rural radio—a versatile, affordable tool for sharing knowledge, fostering participation, and elevating rural voices. At...

As the world marks World Radio Day 2025 on 13 February under the theme Radio and Climate Change, it is worth reflecting on the fundamental role of radio in rural communication. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, disrupting food systems, natural resources, livelihoods and economies,...

Policymakers worldwide set ambitious targets to increase the share of organic farming. We conduct a global, systematic literature review to synthesise evidence on the adoption of organic farming and support policymakers and food-value chain actors in reaching policy goals. First, we map the existing research and identify substantial gaps regarding...

This report aims to illustrate the methodological improvements for estimating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals from forest management practices and disturbances implemented in the FAO's Environmental eXternalities ACcounting Tool (EX-ACT), an online accounting app that estimates and tracks the outcomes of agricultural interventions on environmental externalities, including GHG emissions....

The UN recently warned of the risk of famine in Sudan. The war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has killed civilians and devastated livelihoods on a massive scale. Around 18 million people are already acutely hungry, including 3.6 million children who are acutely malnourished.

Esta publicación presenta algunas herramientas que las organizaciones de asistencia técnica y extensión rural en áreas rurales han utilizado para reinventarse, especialmente después de la pandemia de la COVID-19, utilizando la digitalización para fortalecer el conocimiento en el campo, particularmente en la agricultura familiar. El tema de la conectividad, especialmente...

Agriculture faces critical challenges, including water scarcity, soil degradation, and erratic rainfall, threatening productivity and ecosystems. CGIAR’s Nature-Positive Solutions initiative addresses these issues through innovative interventions like aquifer mapping, water harvesting, and soil conservation. Studies in Maharashtra’s Akole and Shahada reveal tailored strategies that improve groundwater recharge and soil moisture,...

Kenya is taking significant strides in climate reporting and resilience-building by successfully submitting its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) under the Paris Agreement. Developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, the report outlines the country’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and identifying areas where additional support is needed. It also highlights Kenya’s proactive...

Much has been said and written of late about the linkages between conflict and hunger. There is good reason for this: 65% of the world’s acutely food-insecure people live in conflict-affected countries. Typically, two claims are made about the conflict-hunger linkage. First, that conflict breeds hunger. This claim is supported by so much evidence that in...