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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureStrengthening monitoring and early warning systems for migratory pests of major food crops: Fall armyworm and African armyworm 2019
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No results found.Malawi has faced considerable challenges in the timely, effective and prioritized management of outbreaks of Fall Armyworm (FAW) and African Armyworm (AAW) in maize gardens belonging to vulnerable farming households due to limited capacity for regular monitoring and surveillance of the two pests. Both FAW and AAW occur at the national level leading to crop losses, and leaving smallholder households at risk of hunger and malnutrition with obvious impacts on their livelihoods. It is within this context that the government of Malawi in collaboration with FAO are implementing the project 'Strengthening monitoring and early warning systems for migratory pests of major food crops: Fall armyworm and African armyworm'. The project is working to make operational a national grid of monitoring and surveillance equipment that will be serviced by the mobile application Fall Armyworm Early Warning System (FAMEWS) and strengthen Community Based African Armyworm Surveillance Systems (CBAFS). -
ProjectFactsheetEmergency Response to Enhance the National Capacity of Egypt for Early Warning, Monitoring and Management of Fall Armyworm - TCP/EGY/3706 2022
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No results found.Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, the Fall Armyworm ( is a transboundary pest that travels great distances very quickly and feeds on a variety of crops, including maize, rice, sorghum and sugar cane The FAW was detected in West Africa for the first time in 2016 and within a few years, it had spread to almost all the countries in sub Saharan Africa Its presence was first reported in maize fields in Egypt in May 2019 Owing to the speed with which it spreads and the fact that it can feed on so many different plants, the FAW has the potential to devastate yields and damage crops in Egypt, thereby dramatically affecting food security and threatening the livelihoods of smallholder farmers This project was designed to build the capacities of a variety of stakeholders, including staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation ( and smallholder farmers, to identify, monitor and control the spread of FAW in Egypt through awareness raising, training programmes the implementation of Integrated Pest Management ( strategies and the provision of equipment. -
ProjectFactsheetTime-Critical Measures to Support Early Warning and Monitoring and Sustainable Management of the Fall Armyworm in India - TCP/IND/3709 2022
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No results found.The Fall armyworm (FAW Spodoptera frugiperda is a transboundary insect pest native to the Americas It was first officially reported in India in August 2018 and was initially confined to the Southern State of Karnataka FAO immediately shared guidance notes, training material and management recommendations on FAW with key national stakeholders, and warned the Government of India of the likelihood of its spread to the entire country The Government issued advice to States, set up a High Power Committee and conducted surveys and surveillance through Central Integrated Pest Management Centres ( and awareness raising activities for farmers In June 2019 FAO support was requested as the infestation had spread to 20 States (Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura and West Bengal), spanning all ecologies from south to north The total affected area by the end of June 2019 was officially reported at 376 242 ha, and was expected to continue to expand with the onset of the main kharif.
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ProjectFactsheetEstablishment of a New Analytical Laboratory at a Food Production Facility in Dekemhare City, Eritrea - TCP/ERI/3609 2020
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No results found.Food safety and quality are essential for food security, public health and economic development. Improving laboratory-testing capacity contributes to increasing the supply of safe, wholesome high-quality food by reducing the impact of food-borne diseases that can cause illness and death. Food quality analysis and management also help to stem the economic consequences of food-borne illness and food insecurity, contributing to a healthier, more prosperous and productive nation. Ensuring the safety and quality of foods also promotes international trade and access to new markets, which provides a means to strengthen livelihoods all along the value chain, alleviating poverty and hunger. Eritrea is a young East African country, gaining independence in May 1991 after a 30-year war with Ethiopia. The development of industry in Eritrea, including the food industry and laboratories, dates back to the Italian colonial period (1890-1941), when Eritrea had a relatively prosperous economy. However, during British rule (1941-1952) and the Ethiopian administration that followed, a lack of investment led to a deterioration of its infrastructure. Eritrea’s current industrial base is made up of numerous small- and medium-sized enterprises, and the Government is making a significant effort to increase their contribution to the national economy – including private-sector food production and processing enterprises. However, Eritrea’s Government is facing several macro-economic challenges, which are affecting the operations of various ministries including Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Health. As a result, preventive activities such as those related to food safety receive less priority than curative medical services. This has seriously affected the ministries’ operation and monitoring of food safety analysis. The national food control system needs an urgent review and redesign. Establishment of basic operational and management systems, including training and capacity building of laboratory staff and laboratory accreditation to international standards, are needed to strengthen this system and enhance its capacity for ensuring that safe and nutritiousfood reaches consumers. Fisheries and agriculture are important economic sectors that have good potential for producing export earnings with relatively low levels of investment. However, ever-increasing international food safety standards and trade regulations are seriously hampering the export of agricultural products and hence the country's efforts to gain market access. -
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. -
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.