Family farming is by far the most prevalent form of agriculture both in developed and developing countries, representing the largest source of employment worldwide. It is much more than a mode of food production. It is a way of life. In 2014, the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF 2014)...
This pocketbook presents, at a glance, selected key indicators on agriculture and food security. It is meant to serve as an easy-to-access and quick reference for all stakeholders and partners involved in policy formulation or decision making processes. The pocketbook is part of FAO’s efforts to...
This document summarizes the online discussion Addressing water scarcity in agriculture: how can indigenous or traditional practices help?, which was held on the FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum) from 12 June to 6 July 2018. The discussion was facilitated by Patrick Bahal...
移徙是一种不断发展的全球现象，千百万人通过移徙寻找新机遇。但移徙也会给移徙者以 及来源地 目的地社会带来挑战。本报告分析了国内和国际移民流以及移民流与经济发展进程、 人口变化和自 资源压力之间的关系。它聚焦农村移徙、移徙的多种形式及其在发展中国家和发 达国家发挥的重要作 本报告考察了农村移徙的驱动力和影响，重点突出相关政策优先重点与持续演变的国情之 间的相关 处于长期危机的国家、面临农村青年就业挑战的国家、处于经济和人口转型的国 家，以及需要移民 力的发达国家，将确定不同的优先重点，为农业和农村经济提供支持就是 其中的一项重要内容。
本报告探讨了未来粮食和农业的三种不同发展前景，这些前景是依据主要驱动要素的不同趋势得出的，包括收入增长和分配、人口增长、技术进步以及气候变化。 本出版物以题为《粮食与农业的未来——趋势与挑战》的报告为基础，是粮农组织支持询证决策进程的举措之一。它为实现消除饥饿、改善营养及确保粮食和农业系统的经济、社会和环境可持续性方面的可持续发展目标的可能战略选项提供了详实的定性和定量分析并进行了阐述。
The report analyses the relation between conflict and food security, using country-level data that cover 106 countries in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America between 1961 and 2011. The results highlight the negative correlation between conflict and food security, illustrating how certain...
The report provides evidence from both developed and developing countries, on why people from rural areas decide to migrate. It explores the drivers of migration, both international and internal, and aims to deepen our understanding of the interlinkages with agriculture, food security and rural...
This document summarizes the online consultation Mainstreaming biodiversity in agriculture, fisheries and forestry for improved food security and better nutrition held on the FAO Global Forum on Food Security and Nutrition (FSN Forum) from 7 May to 1 June 2018. The online consultation aimed at...
A partir del análisis de diversas experiencias locales en el manejo de agua y biodiversidad, este manual busca mostrar una propuesta integral para ampliar las capacidades de quienes se relacionan con la gestión de los recursos hídricos, en los distintos niveles.
This brief reviews opportunities and challenges related to livestock’s potential to contribute to agroecological transition, focusing on four main themes, which rely on different elements of agroecology: supporting better livelihoods and creating added value; conserving and using diversity...