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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureAccelerated vocational training in agriculture curriculum of module on organic agriculture 2021
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This curricula was prepared under the project "Upgrading the Technical Agricultural Education System in Lebanon, OSRO/601/LEB/NET". In line with SDG NO 4, prepared by FAO - in cooperation with AVSI and WARD and based on the principles of organic farming, Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture, 2016. This curriculum aims to train young people and introduce them to organic agriculture through its application in training and technical and vocational education for the age group of 14 to 25 years. At the end of this training, the trainee will be able to identify resources related to the principles of organic farming, to learn about resources related to pest management in organic agriculture (preventive measures and remedial measures), and to identify resources related to the preparation and use of plant extracts, extracting and preserving seeds, fertilizing the soil, preparing organic fertilizers and composting. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureAccelerated vocational training in agriculture curriculum of module on field crop production: potato 2021
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This curricula was prepared under the project " Upgrading the Technical Agricultural Education System in Lebanon, OSRO / 601 / LEB / NET" In line with the strategic objectives of the Food and Agriculture Organization, in particular, Strategic Objective No. 3: “Rural Poverty Reduction” and Strategic Objective No. 5: “Increase the resilience of livelihoods to threats and crises”, prepared by FAO - in cooperation with AVSI and WARD This curriculum aims to train young people and introduce them to areas related to potato production through its application in training and technical and vocational education for the age group of 14-25 years. At the end of this training, the trainee will be able to identify potato varieties and prepare the tubers for sowing, learn about potato cultivation in the field and take care of them, in addition to learning about and applying harvesting and packing operations. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureAccelerated vocational training in agriculture curriculum of module on fruit trees production: avocado 2021
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This curricula was prepared under the project "Upgrading the Technical Agricultural Education System in Lebanon, OSRO / 601 / LEB / NET". In line with the strategic objectives of the Food and Agriculture Organization, in particular, Strategic Objective No. 3: “Rural Poverty Reduction” and Strategic Objective No. 5: “Increase the resilience of livelihoods to threats and crises”, prepared by FAO - in cooperation with AVSI and WARD. This curriculum aims to train young people and introduce them to areas related to avocado production through its application in technical and vocational training and education for the age group of 14 to 25 years. At the end of this training, the trainee will be able to identify resources related to planting avocado trees, determine the characteristics of each variety, and learn about resources related to the proper agricultural operations of avocados and the integrated management of their pests.
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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. -
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.
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BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
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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.