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Book (stand-alone)Technical studyAnalysis of food loss in the cucumber, zucchini and table grapes value chains in the West Bank, Palestine
Causes and solutions
2023Also available in:
No results found.This study analyses the extent and causes of, and potential solutions to, food loss in three food subsectors that constitute important products in terms of income, food security and nutrition in Palestine; table grapes, cucumber and zucchini. It applies FAO's food loss analysis case study methodology that includes four phases; screening of available information and data; surveying farms, wholesale markets and retailer shops; collecting and analysing samples obtained from farms, wholesale markets and retailer shops; and synthesizing the food loss estimates and solutions. For each of the three food subsectors, recommendations and solutions are proposed to reduce food loss at critical points through policy, technology, and capacity development. At the national level, the study recommends training programmes to improve extension services; regulatory enhancements to the marketability of fresh produce; improving regulation of the handling of agrochemicals; and a national multistakeholder initiative to develop food loss and waste (FLW)-focused reduction measures, policies and strategies. -
Book (series)Working paperState of research on the impacts of plastic pollution on soil health and crops 2025
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No results found.This report provides a systematic review of scientific literature examining the impacts of plastic pollution on soil ecosystems, focusing on questions related to the occurrence, persistence, and effects of plastic residues in agricultural soils. Key findings indicate that plastic pollution alters soil physical, chemical, and microbiological properties, with observed impacts even at low concentrations. These changes affect soil structure, water retention, nutrient cycles, and microbial communities, thereby posing risks to plant health, crop yields, and ultimately, food quality. Furthermore, the report explores the uptake of plastic particles and associated chemicals by plants and livestock, raising concerns about potential implications for food safety. The review highlights critical knowledge gaps in understanding the long-term impacts of pollution derived from agricultural plastics, the environmental behavior of micro- and nanoplastics, and the safety of biodegradable alternatives. -
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BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
2021Also available in:
No results found.The FAOSTAT emissions database is composed of several data domains covering the categories of the IPCC Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU) sector of the national GHG inventory. Energy use in agriculture is additionally included as relevant to emissions from agriculture as an economic production sector under the ISIC A statistical classification, though recognizing that, in terms of IPCC, they are instead part of the Energy sector of the national GHG inventory. FAO emissions estimates are available over the period 1961–2018 for agriculture production processes from crop and livestock activities. Land use emissions and removals are generally available only for the period 1990–2019. This analytical brief focuses on overall trends over the period 2000–2018. -
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Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideManual on Mutation Breeding 2018The 2nd edition of Manual on Mutation Breeding (MMB) was published in 1977. After nearly 40 years it is necessary to update Member States (MSs) with current knowledge in practical plant mutation breeding methods and to provide a comprehensive overview and guidelines for crop improvement using induced mutation and mutation breeding techniques. In 1977 there were 106 IAEA Member States, and as of March 2015 there are 164 MSs. The irradiation services for mutation induction in plant breeding has risen proportionally with the number of MSs. Therefore, the interest for mutation breeding has been increasing. There are now over 3222 mutant varieties released worldwide in over 200 crop species, as compared to 571 mutant varieties in 84 crop species in 1977. Plant mutation breeding continues to be an active area for crop improvement. Plant mutation breeding is under-going a renaissance with new methods and wide application to more crop species in which it can provide shortcuts in developing new mutant varieties. This is particularly relevant in safeguarding food security and is required to meet environmental challenges caused by climate change (resistance to pest and diseases and tolerance to abiotic stresses).