El video destaca el trabajo de ALLPA, una ONG peruana que impulsa el desarrollo sostenible en las comunidades altoandinas de Áncash, Perú. A más de 3.000 metros de altitud, ALLPA trabaja con un fuerte enfoque en empoderar a las mujeres rurales, reconociendo su rol clave en la producción agrícola, la...

Les sols agricoles ont un rôle climatique ambivalent : ils peuvent à la fois constituer des puits de carbone ou au contraire être une source de gaz à effet de serre. Pour comprendre à quelles conditions l’agriculture peut être l’alliée de la transition climatique, il faut s’intéresser à la structure du...

L’Institut sénégalais de recherche agricole (ISRA) a mené une étude sur « la fertilisation innovante par rhizo-inoculation pour l’augmentation du rendement du niébé ». Avec pour objectif de contribuer à l’amélioration de la productivité du niébé pour une agriculture durable. Selon Amy Bodian, spécialiste de la gestion de la biodiversité du niébé à l’ISRA et coordonnatrice de l’étude, « la...

El cultivo regenerativo, es un enfoque agrícola que busca restaurar la calidad del suelo y la biodiversidad de los terrenos de cultivo a sus niveles más altos posibles. Se basa en técnicas que ayudan a preservar la estructura y fertilidad del suelo, y a mitigar la pérdida de carbono, para ello emplea...

El video “Innovación tecnológica para la adaptación climática en el Valle de Nilahue, Sur de Chile” muestra cómo pequeños agricultores están incorporando nuevas tecnologías para enfrentar los desafíos del secano costero y mejorar la eficiencia en el uso del agua. Una de las principales innovaciones destacadas es la implementación de estaciones...

In the lively markets of Niger and Nigeria, every grain of cowpea tells a story of survival and sustenance. Yet, these grains face a silent enemy: contamination from harmful chemicals used to keep insects at bay during storage. For farmers and families, the struggle to keep food safe without risking...

Créée en 2017 par John Kamande Ngamiya, surnommé « Mr Organic », la ferme familiale Wakas allie activités agricoles et élevage dans une approche agroécologique exemplaire. Elle s’étend sur deux hectares au centre du Kenya, à environ une heure et demie de la capitale Nairobi. Wakas Organic Demonstration Farm (WaOD) est un...

Batmunkh Luvsandash has fought to protect more than a million acres of steppe lands in his native Mongolia. In an interview with Yale Environment 360, he explains how, by drawing on the knowledge of local herders, he was able to take on the powerful mining industry and win. A former livestock herder on...

Livestock systems across the world are transformed by capitalist forces. Understanding these social, economic, and cultural transformations is important because it has major implications for rural populations across the world. Traditionally, the study of livestock systems has been organized along the conceptual classification of ranching in North America and Australia...

Seeds and foods that are rooted in ancient traditions and practices can be a major contributor to people’s physical, mental and spiritual health. Women farmers in the North East of the United Kingdom are saving and exchanging traditional seeds, which is giving them a sense of abundance. In a garden at Montana University...

Agroecology is rapidly gaining momentum as a transformative approach to agriculture, blending ecological science with traditional and modern farming practices. Unlike conventional methods that often prioritize yield over sustainability, agroecology integrates ecological principles while considering societal and economic factors. This holistic perspective is driving a paradigm shift, influencing traditional research...

In Zambia, aquaculture is being championed as a solution to pressing challenges like poverty, hunger, and undernutrition while also fostering rural economic growth. Among the various fish species Zambian farmers cultivated, tilapia is the most prevalent. However, raising tilapia requires an adequate supply of essential nutrients like proteins, amino acids,...

LIFE Newsletter: News about fair fisheries, healthy seas and vibrant fishing communities

On 27th January, 2025, Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS) and Bharat Krishak Samaj (BKS) organized a National Seminar on ‘The Future of Camels in India: How to ensure their Conservation and Well-Being’ at the India Habitat Centre in New-Delhi. The event was attended by more than 50 stakeholders, representing  the Governments of...

This document provides general and technical information about the province of Balochistan, focusing on its geography, political context, economic relevance of agriculture, people, agriculture, and livelihoods. It also discusses the role of women and youth in agriculture, food security, nutrition, health, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and agroecological zones.The...

Agroecology is far more than a set of sustainable agricultural practices. Agroecology puts peasants and indigenous voices at the center. It seeks to preserve biocultural diversity and strengthen resilience while challenging existing power structures in the food system. This dossier is a collaborative effort of Heinrich Böll Foundation offices and our partner...

At the request of the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, a joint FAO/WFP Crop and Food Security Assessment Mission (CFSAM) visited the country from 7 to 21 December 2024. The objectives of the CFSAM (henceforth referred to as the Mission) were to estimate staple food crop production in...

The African Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) welcomes the opportunity to engage with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) on finding resources to support biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in South Africa. We support the White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity in its...

Harry, a modern farmer, practices recirculating aquaculture to grow his fish. He grows Tilapia without relying on the natural water systems. Harry’s day consists of monitoring water quality, feeding the fish, monitoring fish behavior and system maintenance, if necessary. His fish are being grown in a controlled environment making it...

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have cooperated over several decades to develop and implement the Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZ) modelling framework and databases. AEZ relies on well-established land evaluation principles to assess natural resources for finding suitable agricultural land utilization options. It identifies...