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The Global Action on Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: One Country One Priority Product
06/2022
The Action Framework (2021-2025) for the Global Action on Green Development of Special Agro-Products: “One country – One Priority Product” (OCOP) presents the rationale, main pillars, key principles, thematic areas, results framework, budget, and activity planning, coordination and implementation, and guidelines for country project application for implementation of the Global Action.
Sustainable mechanization as a means to empower women processors in Benin
05/2023
This flyer presents the gender responsive approach to mechanization piloted in Benin. In 2020, the government of Benin developed the National Strategy for Agricultural Mechanization (SNMA) – with FAO’s financial and technical assistance – presenting a clear vision and priorities for agricultural mechanization.
Guide to regulation of wood packaging material
01/2026
This guide provides comprehensive, yet easy to understand, information to improve the understanding of International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15 (Regulation of wood packaging material in international trade).
Locusts and Transboundary Plant Pests and Diseases
10/2022
Over the years, FAO has played a fundamental role in tackling plant pests and diseases worldwide, including locusts. This publication is designed to provide technical officers, stakeholders, policymakers and donors with a better understanding of FAO's role in tackling transboundary plant pests and diseases (TPPDs), including FAO's actions and instruments for TPPDs early warning, prevention, and control.
Manual for the implementation of environmental, health, and safety standards for the control of locusts
07/2022
The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for the control of the Desert Locust define the procedures that should be followed in a Desert Locust control campaign to minimize the impact of the use of insecticides on human health and the environment.