The mechanical control intervention against the Fall Armyworm - The case of Embu county pilot project  An update on the FAW response programme   The situation The FAO SFE Global Fall Army Worm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda) Emergency response programme has just finalized a mechanical control...

Two presentations of the case studies on FFS and social dimensions done by Lucie Chocholata in Senegal and in Uganda will take place early april in Czech Republic.        How Farmer field schools influence social dynamics, gender equality, community empowerment and social inclusion...

Agroecology brings together scientific disciplines, social concepts and practices. The scientific core of agroecology is based on applying ecological concepts and principles to optimize interactions between plants, trees, animals, humans and the environment. In addition, agroecology places social issues at...

Access Agriculture is an International NGO that envisions to improve livelihoods of rural communities through sustainable agricultural practices and entrepreneurship. Access Agriculture promotes innovations in sustainable agriculture and rural enterprises through capacity development and South-South exchange of quality farmer-to-farmer training...

Story from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in South Africa on a recent FFS pilot project conducted in two provinces of the country (Limpopo for vegetables and Northern Cape for livestock).    The Farmer Field School project in South Africa...