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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureAlternatives for the sustainable management of soil fertilization and plant nutrition 2022
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From the end of 2021, and so far in 2022, the the world faces a shortage of fertilizers, driven by a rise in prices of approximately 78% in this lapse. Additionally, fertilizers have ceased to be available in the market, due to the fact that numerous production plants facing negative margins stopped production, due to the increase in the price of energy, among other reasons. Consequently, it it is expected that the reduction of fertilizer applications decrease the yield and quality of the production of foods. All practices that promote an increase in matter organic growth and increased soil biodiversity will improve its fertility and ability to supply nutrients to plants. However, it is important to maintain a balance between physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil. This document briefly summarizes the alternatives compiled to date by the Community of Practice of soils (CoP-Soils) for Latin America and the Caribbean, and other additional measures implemented in the region to deal with this situation. -
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Book (stand-alone)Manual / guidePlant nutrition for food security - A guide for integrated nutrient management 2006Of the essential material needs of humankind, the basic requirement is for an adequate supply of air, water and food. People have free access to the air they breathe. However, access to drinking-water and food, while easily obtained for some, is difficult for many. In addition to being physically available, these materials should also be of acceptable quality and continuously so. Hunger and diseases have affected humankind since the dawn of history. Throughout time, there have been p eriods of famine leading to suffering and starvation, making the fight against hunger and the diseases caused by malnutrition a permanent challenge. For many centuries until about 1800, the average grain yield was about 800 kg/ha, providing food only for a few people. The main problems were the low fertility of most soils (mainly caused by the depletion of nutrients) and the great yield losses from crop diseases and pests.
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureSoil Doctors Global Programme. A farmer-to-farmer training programme
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Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideFarmer Field School (FFS) Manual
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No results found.The Farmer Field School (FFS) approach has been practised for many years in different parts of the world with considerable success. Its recent introduction to the agricultural sector of St. Lucia has been through the combined efforts of a number of players. Thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture, Land, Forestry and Fisheries (MALFF), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the European Community (EC) for recognizing the importance of the FFS approach and for collabo rting on this project. This manual highlights the major activities in conducting Farmer Field Schools (FFS) for IPM in watermelons and can also be used as a guide for the conduct of FFS in other crops. -
BookletHigh-profileFAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 2022The FAO Strategy on Climate Change 2022–2031 was endorsed by FAO Council in June 2022. This new strategy replaces the previous strategy from 2017 to better FAO's climate action with the Strategic Framework 2022-2031, and other FAO strategies that have been developed since then. The Strategy was elaborated following an inclusive process of consultation with FAO Members, FAO staff from headquarters and decentralized offices, as well as external partners. It articulates FAO's vision for agrifood systems by 2050, around three main pillars of action: at global and regional level, at country level, and at local level. The Strategy also encourages key guiding principles for action, such as science and innovation, inclusiveness, partnerships, and access to finance.