The food data processing guidelines presented in this document provide some basic principles to adopt when transforming the food data collected in household consumption and expenditure surveys (HCES) to data ready for poverty or food security analysis (among other things). The goal is to enable more and more timely, consistent...

This brochure presents the EU-funded MAINSTREAM project, implemented by FAO to support governments in operationalizing national agroecology strategies by strengthening innovation ecosystem and strategic innovation capacities and fostering mission-led collaboration across national, regional, and global levels. Regional innovation scaling hubs implemented under MAINSTREAM offer methods and opportunities dedicated to scaling...

This assessment evaluates the outcomes and impacts of the Dairy Modernization and Market Access (DiMMA) programme in Georgia, which aimed to improve the productivity of smallholder dairy farming systems through better nutrition and feeding, veterinary care leading to better animal health, and breed improvements. The aim of this study is...

Today, ‘innovation’ has become synonymous with the rapid development of AI, precision agriculture, bioengineering, and automation. Governments and donors are investing billions in corporate-led digitalization of farming, promoted as essential for climate resilience and productivity.  Head In The Cloud examines how this shift is reshaping power in food systems – concentrating control...

This alert highlights the heightened risk of avian influenza spread in Asia ahead of Lunar New Year due to increased poultry trade, movements and market activity. It summarizes current virus circulation, recent losses, zoonotic events, and provides key recommendations for enhanced surveillance, biosecurity, early detection, rapid reporting, and coordinated One...

From AI-powered livestock monitoring to automated robotic weeders, digitalisation is increasingly shaping food systems. But as these solutions remain largely corporate-driven and narrowly techno-centric, do they align with agroecology? In this panel, we’ll unpack the conditions whether digitalisation supports just, resilient food systems and where guardrails may need to be...

L’écologie sans justice sociale, c’est une transition à deux vitessesPartout dans le monde, la transition écologique est sur toutes les lèvres. Mais à qui profite-t-elle vraiment ? Quand les politiques vertes ignorent les inégalités, elles risquent de renforcer ce qu’elles prétendent combattre. Ce numéro explore les chemins où écologie rime...

PROGRAMMEPROMOTION DE L’AGRICULTUREFAMILIALE EN AFRIQUE DE L’OUESTATELIER « COMMENT ALLIER LES PREOCCUPATIONSD’ENVIRONNEMENTS ALIMENTAIRES SAINS ET DURABLES À LAPROMOTION DU CONSOMMER LOCAL ET DE L’AGRICULTUREFAMILIALE EN AFRIQUE DE L’OUEST ? »Centre de formation et de recherche en santé publique (CFRSP), Lomé, les 4 et5 novembre 2025CR HBF – 02/12/2025Contexte :En Afrique,...

FAO Georgia, through the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) project, provides no-till planting machines to farmers in drought-prone areas with little rainfall.

This initiative aims to replace the use of harmful chemical pesticides and fertilizers in the Diender region of Senegal with safe, sustainable agroecological practices. By promoting healthier farming techniques, the project strengthens food security, protects the environment, and improves the livelihoods of local farming communities—particularly women.

This study shows how improved goat housing, supported by the Animal Husbandry Department and facilitated by WASSAN, has enhanced goat productivity and strengthened tribal livelihoods. By upgrading traditional shelters into elevated goat sheds and providing training on animal health, feeding practices, and regular vaccination, farmers saw a clear reduction in disease...

Approximately 30% of global carrot (Daucus carota) production is discarded, illustrating a significant example of food loss and waste within the supply chain. Rather than being sent to landfills, where discarded carrots contribute to environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions and incur disposal costs, they could serve as valuable sources...

Esta guía proporciona información relevante sobre el impacto que las sequías e inundaciones pueden provocar en cuatro activos ganaderos esenciales: bovinos, equinos, porcinos y aves de corral. Ofrece un paquete de acciones anticipatorias conformado por cinco tipos de apoyo para la protección de cada especie de ganado: recursos alimenticios, suministro...

Bioactive molecules produced by microorganisms during submerged fermentation could be of interest to develop new biopesticides. In this work, we identified and evaluated the biological activity of metabolites produced by Metarhizium robertsii Mt004 during microsclerotia formation in submerged fermentation. For this, the cell-free supernatant obtained after fermentation was subjected to liquid–liquid extraction...

Empowering women across forest value chains is both a matter of equity and a strategic investment in resilient ecosystems, inclusive economies and global climate objectives. Evidence shows that when women have secure tenure, access to finance and meaningful decision-making roles, they contribute to more sustainable, equitable and biodiversity-positive forest management.This...

Plant spectral signatures can reveal specific metabolic responses through variations in reflectivity. However, the link between canopy reflectance and photosynthetic behaviour under water stress has been scarcely studied in potato, especially concerning xylem water potential. This study investigated the relationships between xylem water potential, gas exchange variables (net photosynthesis, stomatal...

This project focuses on combating soil erosion and stabilizing steep vineyard slopes in the Douro Valley, Portugal, through advanced high-resolution runoff mapping and hydraulic modelling. By designing tailored drainage systems that effectively manage water flow, the initiative aims to preserve valuable soil, reduce maintenance costs, and enhance the resilience of...

Symphylans are soil-dwelling arthropods that can cause significant damage to agriculturalcrops, particularly pineapple. Despite their economic importance, their taxonomy and biodiversity remain poorly understood in Colombia, and the Neotropics. Here the symphylan species associated with pineapple crops were investigated in Santander, Colombia, the country’s largest pineapple-producing region. Symphylans were sampled...

Climate change and forest degradation are expected to alter tropical forests and the services they provide. Understanding how tropical forests and their constituent species respond to these pressures is important to ensure forest resilience and maintain their services. One such species is abarco (Cariniana pyriformis), a highly valuable timber species,...

Small-scale farmers are on the frontline of climate change. They live in some of the most vulnerable landscapes, such as hillsides and flood plains, and rely on fragile natural resources to make a living. As a result, rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, pest infestations, rising sea levels and extreme weather events...