Strengthening the productive potential of men and women farmers in arid and poor areas of the Sahel: The case of efficient and accessible agroecological practices in the county of Loga, Niger

As announced in the EU Biodiversity and Farm to Fork strategies and in the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the European Commission is developing an Integrated Nutrient Management Action Plan¹ (INMAP) to tackle the currently unsustainable nutrient flows in the EU. The INMAP will aim to deliver on the European Green...

El estudio de la composición funcional del té herbal de guayabo busca mejorar el proceso y la calidad de esta reciente opción de agroindustria del cultivo. A través de esta opción se ofrece un producto que facilita la tradición de usar las hojas de guayaba en infusión o tisana para...

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...

“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...

“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...

We are pleased to announce that Access Agriculture’s book ‘Young Changemakers’ published in English in 2024 is now available in French. The book is an anthology of 42 inspiring stories of young rural entrepreneurs from across Africa and India, who are breaking new ground as e-extension service providers by promoting...

Land degradation is one of the most urgent environmental problems affecting Mexico in the 21st century and the Americas region. It is exacerbated in the context of climate change. Mexican rural sectors, especially women and Indigenous Peoples, have played a fundamental role in soil management and mitigating adverse climatic conditions...

‘Agroecology in Practice: From Local Initiatives to Global Scaling Through Video’ by Jeffery W Bentley and Paul Van Mele, published recently by CABI, is a must-read for all those who are interested in embracing sustainable agricultural practices for a healthier future for the planet and are seeking a practical guide...

Access Agriculture recently conducted a one-day training in the use of digital extension tools for 38 Rural Advisory Service (RAS) Facilitators in Ecuador and Costa Rica, both of which have strong agricultural sectors with a growing trend towards organic farming. The training was conducted as part of the Global Programme for Small-scale Agroecology Producers...

La cartilla describe los efectos de los incendios forestales, mismos que están aumentando globalmente y en Latinoamérica, donde entre 2009 y 2019 se quemaron 33 millones de hectáreas. en el Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia, factores como la mala gestión de tierras, el cambio climático y el uso inadecuado del fuego...

This monthly e-newsletter gives a bird’s eye view of all the exciting updates from Access Agriculture, a world-leading organisation for quality agricultural training videos in international and local languages, working across the Global South.

En este informe de la FAO y la Secretaría Ejecutiva del Consejo Agropecuario Centroamericano del Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana se resalta el papel de las soluciones basadas en la naturaleza en la transformación de los sistemas alimentarios hacia modelos sostenibles y sensibles a la nutrición. Se destaca la importancia...

La presente publicación sistematiza la experiencia desarrollada en los departamentos bolivianos de Oruro y Potosí, enfocada en el estudio de seis zonas caracterizadas por su alta vulnerabilidad al estrés hídrico, en un contexto de cambio climático y de recurrencia del fenómeno de El Niño.Se describen las condiciones hidrometeorológicas de la...

Esta cartilla presenta el proyecto “Incremento de la resiliencia climática basada en ecosistemas de comunidades rurales vulnerables en la macrorregión de los Valles del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia”. Ejecutado por la FAO y financiado por el Fondo Verde para el Clima, el proyecto tiene como objetivo mejorar los medios de...

This case study highlights the experiences of rural women farmers in Tanzania, focusing on the story of Mama Aisha, a smallholder farmer in Kilosa. Despite their critical role in agricultural production and family livelihood, rural women face systemic challenges in accessing formal financial services due to limited mobility, lack of...

The current era is marked by escalating conflicts, increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events and disasters, and profound economic shocks that drive migration as people seek to escape harsh conditions. Against this backdrop, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reaffirms its unwavering commitment, enshrined in...

La adecuación a la regulación europea sobre comercio libre de deforestación y degradación forestal (EUDR) es un requisito desafiante para los exportadores de la región. El informe resume el análisis técnico de buenas prácticas, brechas de capacidad y acciones prioritarias necesaria para el cumplimiento efectivo del reglamento en grupos de...