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ProjectFactsheetEmergency Support for the Control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Malawi - TCP/MLW/3901 2025
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No results found.The agriculture sector in Malawi employs over three quarters of the total population, generating over 80 percent of national export earnings and contributing 23 percent of GDP. Official records from the Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development (DAHLD) indicate that livestock accounts for a significant proportion (around 80 percent) of food for rural families in the country, as well as a livelihood alternative. With commercial traders accounting for only 15 percent of all livestock owners, a large proportion of owners practise subsistence livestock farming, often under communal grazing. In this context, animal diseases have a significant impact upon the country’s rural economies and livelihoods, making it critical to prevent and manage outbreaks. In Malawi, different transboundary animal diseases (TADs) such as Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and African swine fever virus (ASFV) have the potential to affect thousands of small-scale farmers and animal-rearing communities, while having broader repercussions on the country’s economy, trade and food security. Control of TADs requires cooperation and collaboration at different levels and with neighbouring countries, in order to curb risks and mitigate the negative consequences of outbreaks at regional level. In an effort to protect the livestock sector, the DAHLD sought the technical and financial assistance of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to contain the outbreak of FMD caused by serotype O, which had occurred for the first time in Malawi. -
ProjectFactsheetTechnical Support to Set Up a Central Database for Livestock to Render the Sector Climate Resilient and Enhance Animal Production in the Republic of Mauritius - TCP/MAR/3802 2024
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No results found.The livestock sector in the Republic of Mauritius is currently facing several significant challenges that could severely impact its sustainability and growth if not addressed promptly. One of the most pressing issues is the lack of effective monitoring of livestock health and productivity, which is crucial for ensuring the sector's viability. The current system for identifying and tracing livestock is outdated, relying on conventional tagging methods that have proven insufficient for maintaining accurate and timely records. This shortage has delayed the Ministry's ability to efficiently allocate resources and provide adequate support to farmers, causing in stagnation within the sector. The existing animal register system has shown its limitations, particularly during the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Mauritius. The inability to trace and monitor livestock in real-time contributed to the rapid spread of the disease, causing significant economic losses and demoralizing farmers, especially those with limited resources. Moreover, the lack of continuous monitoring has prevented small-scale farmers from accessing new market opportunities, such as those in the tourism industry, exports, and value-added activities, which are currently prioritized by the government. -
ProjectFactsheetEnhancing Rural Livelihoods and Agriculture Productivity through Agroforestry Development in Mauritius - TCP/MAR/3705 2022
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No results found.The contribution of agriculture to the economy of Mauritius has decreased over the years and was estimated at 3 7 percent of gross domestic product in 2011 Agriculture in Mauritius comprises a sugar sector and a non sugar sector The sugar sector in Mauritius was hit by European Union reforms that led to a reduction in the price obtained for exports of sugar to the European Union The non sugar sector of Mauritius consists of the food crop and livestock sectors In 2011 it was reported that some 4 300 ha of land were under food crop cultivation, compared to around 59 724 ha under sugarcane Faced by increases in global food prices, rising food import bills and high price volatility, MAIFS developed a Strategic Plan for the Non sugar Sector 2016 2020 This emphasized the production of a number of priority crops, sustainable agricultural development and the provision of more land for food production Mauritius’s forested areas account for approximately 2 000 km 2 of which about 25 percent is under plantation forestry, with the remaining area under secondary alien vegetation or native forest remnants The extent of reasonable quality native forest (i e with more than 50 percent native plant canopy cover) is currently estimated at around 2 600 ha, representing less than 2 percent of the total area of the island Around 47 percent of the forested land in Mauritius is state owned.
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Book (series)Technical studyAmérica Latina y el Caribe. Panorama Regional de la Seguridad Alimentaria y la Nutrición 2024
Fomentando la resiliencia frente a la variabilidad del clima y los eventos extremos para la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición
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En América Latina y el Caribe se ha logrado reducir el hambre y la inseguridad alimentaria durante dos años consecutivos, gracias a programas de protección social y esfuerzos de recuperación post-COVID. Sin embargo, persisten desigualdades significativas, que afectan especialmente a las mujeres, las poblaciones rurales y los grupos vulnerables. Las dietas saludables siguen siendo la más caras en comparación a las otras regiones. En este contexto, la variabilidad del clima y los fenómenos climáticos extremos afectan la seguridad alimentaria en términos de disponibilidad, acceso, utilización y estabilidad. Estos fenómenos reducen la productividad agrícola, interrumpen las cadenas de suministro y aumentan los precios de los alimentos. Las poblaciones vulnerables son las más afectadas, y los hábitos alimentarios también cambian. La variabilidad climática y los fenenómenos climáticos extremos empeora la situación y refuerza las causas de la malnutrición. La evolución de los patrones climáticos impacta negativamente todas las dimensiones de la seguridad alimentaria. Según los actuales indicadores, la región no alcanzará la mayoría de las metas de nutrición de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible. Por ello, es urgente transformar los sistemas agroalimentarios para hacerlos más resilientes y sostenibles, enfrentando los desafíos climáticos y la desigualdad. En esta publicación se proponen políticas para acelerar el progreso hacia la seguridad alimentaria, abordar el acceso limitado a dietas saludables y reducir la malnutrición. -
BookletCorporate general interestGuía de estilo editorial de la FAO: español 2022El propósito de tener una guía de estilo editorial es asegurar la claridad y coherencia en todas las publicaciones de la FAO. Esta versión actualizada de la Guía de estilo editorial de la FAO: español cubre diferentes aspectos sobre ortografía, puntuación, unidades de medida y referencias bibliográficas, entre otros.Todo el personal de la FAO, consultores y colaboradores externos que participen en la redacción, revisión, edición, traducción o corrección de textos y productos informativos de la Organización en español deberán consultar la presente Guía de estilo editorial de la FAO, además de seguir las orientaciones prácticas relativas a los procesos y las cuestiones de maquetación que figuran en las demás directrices sobre publicaciones de la Oficina de Comunicación (OCC).
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025
Addressing high food price inflation for food security and nutrition
2025While some progress and recovery have been made in recent years, the world is still above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and far from eradicating hunger and food insecurity by 2030 (SDG Target 2.1). Similarly, despite some progress in the global nutrition targets, the world is not on track to achieve SDG Target 2.2. Among other factors, persistent food price inflation has slowed this momentum.The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 highlights how elevated inflation in many countries has undermined purchasing power and, especially among low-income populations, access to healthy diets. The report documents how high food price inflation is associated with increases in food insecurity and child malnutrition. Vulnerable groups, including low-income households, women, and rural communities, can be particularly affected by food price inflation, risking setbacks in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.In response to these challenges and to prevent future price shocks, the report examines policy measures adopted by countries, and outlines what is necessary going forwards. It stresses the importance of coherent implementation of fiscal and monetary policies to stabilize markets, promote open and resilient trade, and protect vulnerable populations. Additionally, it calls for better data systems and sustained investment in resilient agrifood systems to build long-term food security and nutrition. These coordinated actions are vital to reignite progress towards ending hunger and malnutrition by 2030.