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BookletCorporate general interestStandard operating procedures for operating, maintenance and storage of desert locust sprayers
Ultra-low volume vehicle mounted sprayer (passive drift)
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The ultra-low volume vehicle mounted sprayer (passive drift - ULVAMAST V4M ) is a piece of equipment adopted by locust ground teams to perform ground control operations. The vehicle-mounted sprayer adopts the ULV technology, allowing lower concentrations of insecticide to be required during control operations, minimising the risk of environmental and human health. The sprayer was selected based on technical reports and related references that indicate the importance, effectiveness and efficiency of this sprayer against desert locusts. The SOP is an essential guideline on the sprayer's setup, calibration, use, maintenance and storage. Locust field officers must be proficient will all the steps required to perform successful control operations. -
BookletCorporate general interestStandard operating procedures for operating, maintenance and storage of desert locust sprayers
Ultra-low volume handheld sprayer (passive drift)
2022Also available in:
The desert locust is one of the most dangerous insect pests worldwide, causing major damage to agricultural crops and natural pastures. Control operations rely on air and ground spraying of different compounds as the main technique to contain desert locusts. The ULVA+ is a handheld insecticide sprayer used for performing ground control against locusts and grasshoppers. This ultra low volume (ULV) sprayer allows ground teams to perform ground control operations using the minimum amount of pesticide, reducing potential environmental and human health risks posed by pesticides. This standard operating procedure (SOP) guide aims to contribute to the efficiency, efficacy and promotion of best practices whilst using and maintaining the sprayers. -
BookletCorporate general interestStandard operating procedures for operating, maintenance and storage of desert locust sprayers
Motorised mistblower for ultra-low volume spraying (airblast)
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The desert locust is one of the most dangerous insect pests worldwide, causing major damage to agricultural crops and natural pastures. Control operations rely on air and ground spraying of different compounds as the main technique to contain desert locusts. It is essential that locust field officers are familiar with all aspects related to sprayers used against desert locusts. The AU8000 sprayer consists of a Micronair AU8000 sprayhead (atomiser) mounted on a knapsack mist blower. The sprayhead provides a narrow, easily controlled spectrum of spray droplets to ensure an even product distribution with a minimum of wastage. Air from the mist blower rotates the atomiser and is then directed into the airstream, which carries the spray safely away from the operator and ensures maximum swath width and penetration of foliage. This field guide aims to contribute to the efficiency, efficacy and promotion of best practices whilst using and maintaining the sprayers.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookRussian Federation: Meat sector review
Country highlights prepared under the FAO/EBRD Cooperation
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World food demand has seen massive changes, including a shift from staple foods to animal proteins and vegetable oils. In the short to medium term, this trend in global food demand will continue. There will be an increased demand for vegetable oils, meat, sugar, dairy products and livestock feed made from coarse grains and oilseed meals. There are numerous mid-term forecasts for the Russian Federation’s meat sector. Most of them agree on the following trends: (i) the consumption of poultry and p ork meat will increase; (ii) the consumption of beef will decrease or stabilize; and (iii) the Russian Federation will remain a net importer of meat on the world market. According to OECD and FAO projections, meat imports from the Russian Federation will decrease from 3 to 1.3 million tonnes, owing to an anticipated growth in domestic chicken meat and pork production. The country’s share in global meat imports is anticipated to decrease from 12 percent in 2006–2010, to 4 percent in 2021. While t he Russian Federation will continue to play an important role in the international meat market, it will fall from its position as the largest meat importing country in 2006–2010 to the fourth largest global meat importer by 2021, behind Japan, sub-Saharan African countries, and Saudi Arabia. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
2021In recent years, several major drivers have put the world off track to ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. The challenges have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger might look like by 2030 in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets, which provide an important link between the food security and nutrition indicators and the analysis of their trends. Altogether, the report highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to better address the global food security and nutrition situation.To understand how hunger and malnutrition have reached these critical levels, this report draws on the analyses of the past four editions, which have produced a vast, evidence-based body of knowledge of the major drivers behind the recent changes in food security and nutrition. These drivers, which are increasing in frequency and intensity, include conflicts, climate variability and extremes, and economic slowdowns and downturns – all exacerbated by the underlying causes of poverty and very high and persistent levels of inequality. In addition, millions of people around the world suffer from food insecurity and different forms of malnutrition because they cannot afford the cost of healthy diets. From a synthesized understanding of this knowledge, updates and additional analyses are generated to create a holistic view of the combined effects of these drivers, both on each other and on food systems, and how they negatively affect food security and nutrition around the world.In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to transform food systems for food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all. The report observes that, while the pandemic has caused major setbacks, there is much to be learned from the vulnerabilities and inequalities it has laid bare. If taken to heart, these new insights and wisdom can help get the world back on track towards the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021.