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DocumentProgramme / project reportRehabilitation of degraded sites 2001This issue of Unasylva focuses on the techniques, but also the policy and social aspects, of rehabilitating particular degraded sites through forestry.
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No Thumbnail AvailableBook (series)Technical studyStrategies for sustainable animal agriculture in developing countries 1993
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No results found.he FAO Expert Consultation on Strategies for Sustainable Animal Agriculture in Developing Countries was held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, from 10 to 14 December 1990.Animal agriculture is a complex, multi-component, interactive process that is dependant on land, human resources and capital investment. Throughout the developing world it is practised in many different forms, in different environments and with differing degrees of intensity and biological efficiency. As a result any meaningful discussion of the subject must draw on a broad spectrum of the biological and earth sciences as well as the social, economic and political dimensions that bear so heavily on the advancement of animal agriculture. There is a growing consensus among politicians, planners and scientists alike that livestock production in the third world is not developing as it should, or at a sufficient pace to meet the high quality protein needs of a rapidly expanding human population. The sobering reality is, despite the many development projects implemented over the years by national, bilateral and multinational agencies and often substantial capital investment, there has been little or no change in the efficiency of animal production in the developing world. Livestock numbers have increased substantially in many countries and while the growth in output is welcome, it does not necessarily equate with sustainable productive growth. On the contrary it can, as it has done in the drought prone arid regions, lead to a lowering of productivity and degradation of the rangelands.The purpose of the Expert Consultation was to discuss and formulate specific criteria and questions relating to the planning and implementation of sustainable livestock production programmes in the developing world. There is increasing concern regarding the conservation of the natural resource base and protection of the global environment and FAO attaches highest priority to the sustainable development of plant and animal agriculture. This Expert Consultation is one of a number of initiatives being undertaken by FAO to ensure the sustainability of it's agricultural development programme. The discussion and recommendations arising from this Expert Consultation have been used to help to focus and guide global, regional and national policies and action programmes on the sustainable development of agriculture and have provided an important contribution to the FAO/Government of the Netherlands International Conference on Agriculture and the Environment held in the hague, 15–19 April, 1991.
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Book (stand-alone)General interest bookForests for a sustainable future: education modules for primary schools
Teacher’s book: Module 3 Forests and the climate
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No results found.Designed for primary school children in Grades 3–5 in the United Republic of Tanzania, these education modules are inspired by the principles of the “education for sustainable development” (ESD) approach. The ESD approach is based on learning methods that motivate and empower learners to make informed decisions, change their behaviour and take responsible action for environmental integrity, economic viability and a just society for present and future generations, using a more hands-on and interactive approach than standardized education methods. The modules have been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and the Ministry of Education of the United Republic of Tanzania as part of the project, “Forests for a Sustainable Future: Educating Children”, implemented by FAO and funded by the German Federal Ministry for Food and Agriculture (BMEL). -
Book (series)Technical studyPulp and paper capacities, survey 2023–2025 / Capacités de la pâte et du papier, enquête 2023–2025 / Capacidades de pulpa y papel, estudio 2023-2025 2024
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No results found.The annual FAO survey of global pulp and paper capacities is based on data received from correspondents. The survey provides statistics on pulp and paper production capacity along with short-term production capacity forecasts. It also presents statistics on pulp and paper production and information about the utilization of recovered paper.L'enquête annuelle de la FAO sur les capacités mondiales de production de pâte et de papier repose sur les chiffres reçus par des correspondants. L'enquête fournit des statistiques sur la capacité de production de pâte et de papier ainsi que des prévisions de capacités de production à court terme. Elle présente également des statistiques sur la production de pâte et de papier, et des informations sur l'utilisation du papier récupéré.La encuesta anual sobre la capacidad mundial de producción de pulpa y papel de la FAO se basa en los datos recibidos de los corresponsales. En la encuesta se proporcionan estadísticas sobre la capacidad de producción de pulpa y papel junto con sus estimaciones de la capacidad de producción a corto plazo. También se presentan los datos sobre la producción de pulpa y papel e información de la utilización del papel recuperado. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical studyApple-producing family farms in South Tyrol - An agricultural innovative case study 2014Apple production in South Tyrol is a true illustration of a vibrant agricultural innovation system. It is a collaborative and pluralistic structure that comprises private and public actors, different tiers of producer organizations, cooperatives, research, extension and advisory services, all geared towards integrating small-scale apple producers in a highly productive, profitable and efficient system. Today, apple production is a main family farming activity in South Tyrol, practised on a total area of 19 000 ha with an average landholding of 2.5 ha. Up to 95% of the farmers are members of cooperatives. Over 8 000 small-scale producers have joined together in cooperatives that are clustered to form two main producer organizations. Small farmers in South Tyrol currently produce 50%, 15% and 2% of apples on the Italian, European and global markets respectively. The cooperative culture, the diversity of services, the multiple actors and their changing roles within the system offer a goo d opportunity for learning about the dynamics of agricultural innovation. This paper presents the evolution of this agricultural innovation system, and analyses the triggers and the drivers of innovation in the apple production sector in South Tyrol.