‘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...

In this blog, Aparna Radhakrishnan shares her experience with leading the implementation of the SHG Module of the Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) programme for the final year BSc Agriculture students. 

Rice is the most important staple food of Madagascar, with many families eating it three times a day. But as rice is a water-intensive crop, which grows mainly in flooded fields, it is extremely sensitive to droughts. So, when a severe drought hit the country in late 2024, rice farmers...

El suelo es mucho más que tierra, es la base de la vida en el campo. Comunidades rurales en Colombia están recuperando su fuerza a través de abonos orgánicos, logrando alimentos más sanos y reduciendo costos. Con prácticas simples pero poderosas, los productores muestran que cuidar la tierra significa también...

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...

China has extensive experience in digital transformation as a means to reduce poverty rates in rural areas. This technical document analyses the role of the government in this process, outlines the key elements for building an e-commerce ecosystem, and provides recommendations for the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.The...

Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) are the essence of sustainable agrifood systems. They encompass the genetic diversity in both improved and farmers’ varieties, as well as in crop wild relatives, wild food plants and breeding materials.The third report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources...

And, in a community garden in North Londonsumptuous, fecund soil sends a charge of good energy through the solesof a brown-skinned barefoot baby, learning that dirt is not just dirt.“Women who lead with the land” plant light fragrant Cho Cho, milky Soursop,magenta fire skinned Dragon Fruit, cream fleshed Sweet Potato,...

In order to meet the demands of a growing global population, agriculture needs to produce about 50 percent more food, feed and fibre by 2050 compared with the volumes it generated in 2012, according to estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Achieving such objectives...

¿Qué pasa cuando una comunidad decide organizarse o cuando alguien se atreve a emprender su propio camino? En este video verás cómo la cooperación y el emprendimiento se convierten en respuestas poderosas frente a los desafíos que enfrenta el campo con el cambio climático. Estas historias muestran que con unión...

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This technical document provides information on the process of digitalization in agriculture, its challenges, and positive factors. It also highlights China's experience in this area, mainly the key role of the government and the participation of private investment. It further addresses the connection with markets, the improvement of agricultural productivity,...

La Ley de Fomento y Desarrollo de la Ganadería en Cuba resume algunos de los principales preceptos incluidos en la norma jurídica aprobada en diciembre de 2022. Con un enfoque en la intensificación sostenible de la ganadería en el contexto del cambio climático, la Ley pretende contribuir a la recuperación...

On the day the world marks the 25th International Day for Biodiversity, ICARDA turns the spotlight on the first-of-its-kind goat pangenome. This game-changing livestock breakthrough brings us closer to harmony with nature.  

In Colombia, the relationship between agroecology and health has been studied mainly from a physical health perspective, focusing on the reduction of exposure to harmful substances and the creation of healthy environments. However, the impact of agroecology on mental health and wellbeing has been little explored. Our findings are showing...

En los territorios rurales de Colombia, las familias están encontrando nuevas formas de prosperar. Aquí te mostramos cómo la creatividad y el trabajo colectivo se convierten en motores de cambio: iniciativas que van desde el turismo rural hasta la transformación de productos agrícolas, pasando por nuevas prácticas sostenibles que fortalecen...

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...

This manual provides a comprehensive guide on best practices for sea moss cultivation in the Caribbean, emphasizing its economic potential and role in supporting rural and coastal communities. Sea moss (Kappaphycus alvarezii), commonly known as Eucheuma cottonii, has long been harvested in the region for cultural and culinary uses, and...