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ProjectSupport for the Development of National Capacities for Conservation and Sustainable Utilization of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - TCP/SFS/3601 2020
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No results found.Food and nutrition insecurity remain major barriers to the development of Southern Africa. The primary challenge being faced concerns the sustainable production of greater quantities of high quality and diversified foods. Yet, rural farming communities still rely heavily on local crops despite the wide range of crops being farmed in the region. The use of integrated agro-ecological farming, which draws upon crop and livestock production methods, as well as fishery and forestry practices, among other techniques, has the potential to address food and nutrition security concerns in the region. However, there is a need to raise community awareness and develop farmers’ understanding of sustainable integrated farming practices. Plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA) are crucial for sustainable production, forming a biological foundation for food security and supporting the livelihoods of many population groups. Moreover, they are the most important raw material to plant breeders and the most essential input to farmers seeking to improve the quality and quantity of their produce. In the SADC, there is an urgent need to make better use of the genetic diversity conserved in gene banks throughout the region. This can be achieved by pre-breeding for specific traits and strengthening human capacity in hands-on plant breeding. The interface between gene banks and breeders has not been adequately addressed in the region and is therefore the focus of this project. -
ProjectSupport for Strengthening the National Food Safety and Plant Health Protection Systems in Mauritius - TCP/MAR/3601 2020
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No results found.Crop production in the Republic of Mauritius isconstrained by outbreaks of pests and diseases. The lackof early warning systems to alert decision-makers andfarmers to emerging threats compromises agriculturalproduction and food safety, and leads to a reliance onthe use of agrochemicals that harm the environmentand increase the risk of residue in produce. In addition,Mauritius imports around 77 percent of its foodrequirements. As a result, there is a high risk of unsafefood and plant and animal pests and diseases enteringthe country, where capacity to detect, analyse andquarantine and to identify and respond to food hazardsand pests is low. -
ProjectStrengthening the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture - GCP/INT/975/SWI 2019
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Genetic diversity is fundamental to global food security. The conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources for food and agriculture is an increasing challenge, including because of growing reliance on a small number of crop varieties and livestock breeds. While in recent years increasing attention has been paid to the conservation of genetic resources, the importance of sustainably using them in order to realize their value has often been overlooked. Furthermore, legislative, administrative and policy measures that aim to protect animal, plant or human life may also limit the free exchange of genetic resources and hence their use in the achievement of sustainable food and agriculture. The Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, a permanent intergovernmental forum established in 1983, deals with policy matters related to the management of all components of biodiversity for food and agriculture. This project supported the Commission’s work on promoting regular dialogue and mobilizing international cooperation for the monitoring, conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources for food and agriculture.
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