Several thousands of Field Schools (FS)[1] have been implemented throughout Eastern Africa since the introduction of the approach in Africa the 90s. As the FS approach becomes increasingly popular new issues and challenges emerge, such as how to maintain the...

FAO is organizing a moderated email discussion to take forward the discussions on FFS institutionalization in Asia, with focus on the linkages between local and national level. This is a follow-up to the Regional Workshop on Institutionalizing FFS at the Local and...

A congregation of great thinkers in devising a strategy for inclusion of Field School approaches in learning institutions within Eastern Africa. Under the programme “Institutionalization of Field Schools on Eastern Africa” FAO-RTEA is facilitating a write-shop to review the course content...

Dans un contexte de forte densité de population et de dégradation de la fertilité des sols, l’agriculture de la région des Savanes au Togo s’appuie sur une utilisation croissante d’engrais et pesticides chimiques dont la qualité et l’origine ne sont...

Pastoralism and agro-pastoralism - predominant livelihood systems in the drylands of Eastern Africa - are facing new challenges. Read more here