Success stories

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Success stories

Enhancing crop and livestock production and productivity in new lands of Kafr El sheikh, Beni Sueif, Menya and Aswan Governerates through the adoption of innovative climate-resilient agricultural practices and technologies

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Cairo, Egypt ;

Pages 39 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Booklet

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To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cc9458en

Synopsis (short abstract) This success stories booklet showcases the importance of Farmer Field Schools (FFS) in changing the livelihooods of farmers (women, youth and men), and illustrates how it saved water and positively changed farmers’ attitudes towards modern irrigation methods, aligning with the Egyptian Government's plans to increase water use efficiency in agriculture. It also shows how FFS increased farmer solidarity, supported community resilience, and fostered cooperation, dialogue, and conflict management among farmers, leading to consensus decisions. They also empowered women through participation in dialogue and decision-making.

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FAO. 2024. Success stories – Enhancing crop and livestock protection and productivity In new lands of Kafr El Sheikh, Beni Sueif, Menya and Aswan Governerates through the adoption of innovative climate-resilient agricultural practices and technologies. Cairo.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc9458en

Language English

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