Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a high-value aromatic crop with growing global demand, and optimizing its yield under tropical conditions is critical for sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to (1) quantify basil crop coefficient (Kc) andevapotranspiration (ETc) via lysimeters and (2) characterize soil physical chemical variability across three Tolima (Colombia)...

Policy coherence is key to effectively address the interdependent crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. This paper presents tangible case studies of coherent policy action for biodiversity and climate. It showcases entry points and lessons learned for enhancing coherence across different levels of governance, as well as success factors...

Researchers from FiBL and Agroscope recently published an article entitled "Fodder trees: a supplementary forage resource for livestock" in Swiss Agricultural Research. Swiss Agricultural Research is an open access publication produced by Agroscope, the Agridea advisory centre, FiBL Switzerland and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences (HAFL).

El evento organizado por el PNUD, con la participación de la CEPAL, mostrará cómo Rosario y Belo Horizonte impulsan la seguridad alimentaria y la resiliencia climática a través de la agroecología urbana..

Silvopastoral systems (SPS) are recognized for their potential to sequester carbon (C) and mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in livestock production. However, the extent to which small-scale dairy farms in the Andean region can offset emissions through SPS remains unclear. This study assessed the C capture of SPS to mitigate...

 This study evaluated the effects of contamination of the beef cattle diet with mycotoxins and the use of yeast cell wall extract based mycotoxin adsorbent(YCWE) on the ruminal and fecal microbial communities. Methods: Eight rumen-cannulated Nellore steers [initial body weight (BW) = 417 ± 42 kg; ± 36 month of age] were...

Mozambique is transforming its agrifood systems to enhance food security, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. Despite agriculture employing most of the population, productivity remains low. Guided by national strategies and momentum from the UN Food Systems Summit, the country is improving policy coherence, fostering multistakeholder collaboration, and increasing investment. Initiatives...

Summary for Policymakers of the Thematic Assessment Report on the Underlying Causes of Biodiversity Loss and the Determinants of Transformative Change and Options for Achieving the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. The IPBES Transformative Change Assessment was initiated following a decision from...

This report offers an in-depth analysis of women’s roles and trade potential along the soybean-to-poultry value chain in the United Republic of Tanzania, within the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Developed under the FAO–ITC joint programme Empowering Women and Boosting Livelihoods through Agricultural Trade (EWAT), the...

There is a strong scientific consensus that human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions exacerbate climate change. Governmental policies must aim to reduce GHG emissions, because climate change is a threat to environmental and human health. This document follows on PAN’s 2023 report, Pesticides and Climate Change: A Vicious Cycle. 3 A...

Batch vacuum frying (VF) systems often face limitations in throughput and operational efficiency, whereas conventional atmospheric frying (AF) of plantains causes excessive browning, high oil uptake, and loss of sensory and nutritional quality, especially in ripe and overripe fruits. This study aimed to design, construct, and evaluate a semi-continuous VF...

The purpose of Transforming food and agriculture through a systems approach is to clarify what a systems approach involves in practice across agrifood systems. It explains what a systems approach means in the context of agrifood systems, why it matters and how to adopt it. It advances the operationalization of...

This document corresponds to Chapter 1 of the IPBES thematic assessment of the underlying causes of biodiversity loss, determinants of transformative change and options for achieving the 2050 Vision for Biodiverty. Chapter 1 describes how biodiversity loss and nature’s decline are occurring through multipleinteracting crises and emphasizes that transformative change is...

Earth is home to a spectacular array of ecosystems, each with their own unique characteristics and benefits. Yet not all of them receive equal attention: Grasslands, for one, are often overlooked — despite their importance. The world's grasslands are arguably the single most extensive land cover on Earth's ice-free land surface. Grasslands or...

El Encuentro: “Fuerza de empoderamiento económico de la mujeres amazónicas” llevado acabo en el Departamento de Pando, en el municipio de San Lorenzo, en la comunidad Naranjal, de la amazonia boliviana. Reunió a más de 40 mujeres que participaron de cuatro jornadas de aprendizaje, intercambio y finalmente una feria exposición,...

The International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF) conducted a series of case studies on Tenure rights, Climate change impact on fishing communities and adaptation and resilience measures to be taken, Blue Economy and fisheries livelihoods, and Impact of marine protected areas (MPAs) and other effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs)...

FAO’s first Country Gender Assessment for Montenegro explores the status of women and men in agriculture and rural development, identifying persistent gender gaps and opportunities to advance equality in agrifood systems. Despite progress in aligning national legislation with international and EU standards, rural women remain underrepresented among landowners and decision-makers...

Scientific evidence indicates that chemical-intensive agriculture exacerbates climate change, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, while also making our agricultural systems more vulnerable to the stresses brought on by climate change.

El cerdo San Pedreño es una raza porcina criolla colombiana que se encuentra en riesgo de desaparecer a pesar de presentar potencial para los sistemas de producción campesinos de bajos ingresos por su adaptación, rusticidad y capacidad de aprovechar forrajes para su alimentación. El objetivo del estudio fue caracterizar los...

In agricultural systems, insect pest populations are often assessed using traps to survey adults, as adults are mobile and attracted to volatiles. While immature stages of insects (nymphs, larvae) are often most damaging, they can be difficult to sample, and management decisions targeting immatures must be based on adult sampling....