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ProjectFactsheetImproving Water Harvesting and Livestock Rearing in Matrouh Governorate, Egypt - GCP/EGY/026/EC 2021
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No results found.In the northern part of Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, yields of rain-fed agriculture are very low, owing to the erratic and variable rainfall pattern in the area. Besides the effect on crop production and productivity, the water scarcity challenges of the area and the erratic highly fluctuating rainfall affect the area’s feed supply for livestock, which, in turn, affects the production and reproductive performances of animals. Given that livelihoods in the area depend largely on the rainfall, it was crucial to increase the efficiency of runoff water for human consumption and agricultural use, for both crops and livestock. Against this background, the project aimed to increase the sustainability and productivity of rain-fed agriculture in rural areas and improve the living conditions of the local population, by promoting water harvesting and good crop-related agricultural practices in 38 communities located in four districts in Matrouh Governorate, namely Ras El Hekma, Matrouh, Negila and Barrani. -
ProjectFactsheetTechnical Support on Soil Improvement and Sustainable Water Harvesting in Savannakhet Province - TCP/LAO/3804 2025
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No results found.The Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is a land-locked country in Southeast Asia, bordered by China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Despite its small size, with a population of 6.5 million as of 2015, Lao PDR is predominantly rural, with agriculture playing a significant role in its economy. Although the agricultural sector's contribution to GDP has declined over recent years, it remains a major source of employment, with 72 percent of the population engaged in agricultural activities as of 2015. However, the country is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, particularly floods and droughts, which severely impact its predominantly smallholder-based agriculture. The Savannakhet Province in southern Lao PDR, known for its rich natural resources and agricultural potential, faces significant challenges, including low soil fertility, water supply issues, and the increasing intensity of climate-related events. Given these challenges, the Lao government has sought assistance from the FAO to enhance the resilience and productivity of agriculture in Savannakhet Province. The project aims to strengthen farmers' capacity in sustainable soil and water management, improve productivity, and increase resilience to droughts. Key strategies include assessing and improving water availability, soil fertility, and crop management practices, as well as testing and demonstrating solutions to boost rainfed lowland agriculture. -
DocumentOther documentRainwater harvesting systems for tomato growing in Uganda 2017
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No results found.This technology describes utilizing rooftop water harvesting facilities to increase the availability of water for domestic use and irrigation of backyard tomato gardens. This measure allows small-scale farmers to harvest rainwater from roofs and store it in tanks, ensuring tomato production also during the dry season, when it would be otherwise impossible. The combination of rainwater harvesting with other good practices (e.g. staking, mulching, manuring) help increase productivity while reducing soil erosion, eventually strengthening the resilience of farmers to the impact of dry spells.
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BookletCorporate general interestEmissions due to agriculture
Global, regional and country trends 2000–2018
2021Also available in:
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. -
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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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookRussian Federation: Meat sector review
Country highlights prepared under the FAO/EBRD Cooperation
2014Also available in:
World food demand has seen massive changes, including a shift from staple foods to animal proteins and vegetable oils. In the short to medium term, this trend in global food demand will continue. There will be an increased demand for vegetable oils, meat, sugar, dairy products and livestock feed made from coarse grains and oilseed meals. There are numerous mid-term forecasts for the Russian Federation’s meat sector. Most of them agree on the following trends: (i) the consumption of poultry and p ork meat will increase; (ii) the consumption of beef will decrease or stabilize; and (iii) the Russian Federation will remain a net importer of meat on the world market. According to OECD and FAO projections, meat imports from the Russian Federation will decrease from 3 to 1.3 million tonnes, owing to an anticipated growth in domestic chicken meat and pork production. The country’s share in global meat imports is anticipated to decrease from 12 percent in 2006–2010, to 4 percent in 2021. While t he Russian Federation will continue to play an important role in the international meat market, it will fall from its position as the largest meat importing country in 2006–2010 to the fourth largest global meat importer by 2021, behind Japan, sub-Saharan African countries, and Saudi Arabia.