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Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideA Scheme and Training Manual on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fruits and Vegetables
Volume 2 Training manual
2016Also available in:
No results found.Food safety begins right from the stage of the farm. It is therefore important to follow Good Agricultural Practices at the farm level. Many countries do not have GAP standards or the institutional infrastructure for supporting the same in terms of their implementation, certification and accreditation infrastructure. This publication supports countries to establish an infrastructure in terms of standards, certification processes and accreditation systems in line with international standards and practices to facilitate regional and global trade. -
Book (stand-alone)GuidelineTraining manual – Good agricultural practices (GAP) guidelines
Volumes 1 and 2
2022Also available in:
Food safety is of immense importance and has been a major concern of the consumers, more than its nutritive value and quality. The global trade in food commodities has further necessitated compliance to food safety, hygiene and environmental sustainability. Food commodities produced through climate-smart ways in terms of compliance to good agricultural and environmentally sustainable standards can enhance produce/product competitiveness in the national and international markets. Moreover, food safety is integral to the food and nutrition security of the local population. Capacity building of relevant stakeholders, including GAPs farmers is imperative for the promotion of GAPs at farmers’ field level. The current training manual comprises of two volumes, volume one presents general GAP guidelines for food safety, product quality, environmental management and workers safety, hygiene and welfare in line with Myanmar and ASEAN GAP key criteria and compliance standards, while volume two focuses on target crops specific Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) at pre and post-harvest stages including processing, packing/packaging. Additional resources on GAPs standards, especially FAO GAP schemes for fruits and vegetables were also consulted with relevant practices included in the manual. -
ProjectFactsheetDevelopment of Standards and Scheme for Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) Implementation and Certification based on ASEAN Gap - TCP/CMB/3608 2020
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No results found.Due to the growing demand for higher quality and safer food products by consumers, it has become more common for both importing countries and domestic buyers to require certification for the use of good agricultural practices (GAP) in food production and distribution. As such, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries have a common GAP framework for the production, harvesting and postharvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables (ASEAN GAP). The ASEAN GAP aim to prevent or minimize hazards associated with (i) food safety, (ii) environmental impacts, (iii) worker health, safety and welfare and (iv) produce quality. Several ASEAN countries have developed voluntary GAP standards or follow standards that are modelled on the ASEAN GAP. In Cambodia, however, there is an urgent need to develop and implement national GAP in order to comply with international requirements and bolster trade, particularly within the ASEAN free trade area. Food safety standards in Cambodia have largely focused on end products and are often not considered mandatory. However, stakeholders in Cambodia’s agriculture sector have recognized that in order to compete with other ASEAN countries and benefit from access to the common market area, GAP need to be better incorporated into all farming activities. The development and implementation of Cambodia’s GAP (CamGAP) will create a demand for reliable, high-quality inputs, increase the value of farms and develop the skills of farmers. Ultimately, the formulation of CamGAP will draw upon concepts in the ASEAN GAP, which were formulated based on international regulatory frameworks, including those of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), Codex Alimentarius Commission and World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). Given the challenges being faced in Cambodia, this project was designed to institute CamGAP for horticultural produce and operationalize the associated national certification and accreditation systems. This, in the long term, is expected to promote the optimization of farming resources, as well as access to market opportunities for producers.
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DocumentOther documentUkraine: Food security and agricultural livelihoods assessment (December 2023) – Monitoring report 2024
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No results found.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations conducted an assessment of household food security and agricultural livelihoods in Ukraine. The overall objective of the assessment was to provide an overview of the food security and livelihoods situation in government controlled areas of Ukraine to inform evidence-based decision making. A total of 4 764 households were successfully interviewed by phone across all government controlled areas of Ukraine in December 2023. The findings highlight the link between household-level agricultural activity, shocks and food security. Small-scale agriculture emerged as a key factor in supporting household food security, however small producers in Ukraine continue to face many challenges related to the ongoing war. Protecting and supporting agricultural livelihoods is essential, as small-scale agricultural activities in Ukraine – particularly for subsistence – can be a pathway to better food security and strengthened resilience at household level. -
Book (series)General interest bookNational gender profile of agriculture and rural livelihood
Ukraine, revised
2021Also available in:
Gender equality is a key to eliminating poverty and hunger, as it has been demonstrated by the FAO throughout its research worldwide. As part of the FAO efforts on generating evidence and knowledge, and in compliance with the FAO Policy on Gender Equality, the purpose of the Country Gender Assessment for Ukraine is to contribute to the production of knowledge for better informed, targeted and gender sensitive actions in agriculture and rural development. It has been produced as it is required in the FAO Policy on Gender Equality, and was validated in a high-level national workshop with representatives from the government, civil society, international organizations, academia and ambassadors -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportUkraine: Impact of the war on agricultural enterprises
Findings of a nationwide survey, October–November 2024
2025Also available in:
No results found.The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations conducted a nationwide survey of 2 612 agricultural enterprises across 23 oblasts of Ukraine between October and November 2024. The survey covered crop and livestock producers of all sizes, excluding areas that were inaccessible at the time of data collection. The survey aimed to assess the impact of the war on agricultural enterprises’ operations, production trends and storage capacity; quantify damage and losses to assets and land; and evaluate disruptions to agrifood value chains and support systems. Findings confirm widespread challenges, including labour shortages, rising input costs, land contamination and power outages, all of which have undermined productivity and strained financial viability. This analysis is part of a broader effort to inform policy, programming and recovery interventions aimed at strengthening the resilience of Ukraine’s agriculture sector.