12-14 November 2024 | Rome, Italy  The world of small-scale agriculture is undergoing a transformation as stakeholders increasingly look toward innovative solutions to improve productivity and sustainability. The Plant Production and Protection Division (NSP) and the Office of Innovation (OIN) at...

The Slow Food movement focuses on the preservation of indigenous food traditions and biodiversity, and the promotion of agroecology. Bashir is a leader of the Slow Food Community, called the ‘Toyoro Kongokinyinyir Nopimpim’ (Survive with Your Sweat), in Karamoja in...

    Yesterday, FAO Headquarters in Rome hosted the Farmer Field Schools Innovation Award Ceremony, a hybrid event part of the Science and Innovation Forum. It celebrated the groundbreaking innovations emerging from farmer field schools around the world. The spotlight was on...

Date: 24–28 September 2024 Location: Salima, Malawi In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, how can we ensure that farmer field schools (FFS) not only deliver quality programs but also create lasting, measurable change for small-scale farmers? The answer lies in effective...

At the heart of the Oueme Basin in Benin, a transformative initiative is underway to strengthen climate resilience among 330,000 small-scale farmers. The Oueme Climate Resilience Initiative (OCRI) aims not only to mitigate climate disruptions but also to empower local...