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ProjectFactsheetImproving Access to Irrigation and Strengthening Water Resources Management in Afghanistan - UTF/AFG/070/AFG 2021
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No results found.The project contributed to an inclusive process in which the voices of relevant stakeholders were heard and considered during the policy discussions that led to the preparation of the VGFSyN. Support was provided for the organization of five regional consultations aimed at obtaining inputs, comments and suggestions on how best to align the VGFSyN with regional and national priorities and needs. The project also contributed to the translation of different versions of the VGFSyN in order to enable the active participation and involvement of sufficient numbers of relevant stakeholders and to ensure that the various iterative versions of the core negotiation document accurately reflected the positions of a wide range of stakeholders. -
DocumentOther documentRaised beds for improving crop water productivity and water efficiency in irrigated dryland agriculture, Egypt 2016
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No results found.Irrigation is crucial for agricultural activities, however if not managed well, it entails high water losses and can be inefficient in its application. The raised bed system is an improved surface irrigation strategy, which enhances water productivity and makes the application of water in irrigated systems more efficient. It can be easily implemented by the farmers themselves. This practice describes how raised bed systems can be used to improve crop water productivity in summer and winter crops. -
ProjectFactsheetSupport for Establishing Web-Based National Irrigation Database and Water Management Information System (MIS) for Ethiopia - TCP/ETH/3704 2022
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No results found.Irrigated agriculture in Ethiopia has been aggressively expanded in order to produce more food for an ever increasing population, increase family incomes, build a climate resilient agricultural production system and boost the national economy However, this expansion has been promoted without proper planning and with no quantification of the available water resources, primarily as a result of inadequate data, exacerbated by inefficient water management To avoid the risk of water shortages and environmental degradation caused by waterlogging and salinization, there is a need for strategies on water resources development and utilization Such strategies must be based on accurate and up to date information on the status of water resources development and agriculture water use, as the agriculture sector is the main water user Little is known about the amount of water abstracted for agriculture and the portion of abstracted water lost through poor water management practices Inconsistent and scattered data are unable to provide the basic information required for appropriate planning, and may also lack authenticity and integrity There is a pressing need for a central information system for the storage, retrieval and analysis of proper datasets, for consistent reporting on the development of the nation’s irrigation systems and for the dissemination of accurate and timely information on various aspects of irrigated agriculture.
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Book (series)NewsletterSpecial report – 2023 FAO Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission (CFSAM) to the Republic of the Sudan
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No results found.Between 2 and 17 January 2024, following a request by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MoA&F), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in close cooperation with the Food Security Technical Secretariat (FSTS) and the State Ministries of Agriculture, carried out its annual Crop and Food Supply Assessment Mission (CFSAM) to estimate the 2023 crop production and assess the food supply situation throughout the 18 states of the country. The report's recommendations are to provide immediate response to the needs of the population most affected by acute food insecurity as well as to support the recovery of the agriculture sector, increasing food production and farmers’ incomes, and enhancing efficiency along the value chain to reduce production costs. -
Book (stand-alone)Manual / guideProcessing of fresh-cut tropical fruits and vegetables: A technical guide 2010
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No results found.There has been a marked upward trend in production and consumption of fruits and vegetables in Asia and the Pacific in recent years. Along with rising consumer demand has come greater awareness of food safety issues and increased need for convenience and quality. Selection of high quality horticultural produce for processing and implementation of good practices during processing operations are required to assure both the quality of the produce and the safety of the final product. This technical guide reviews, from a theoretical and practical perspective, the critical issues that must be addressed for fresh-cut produce to meet consumer demand for convenience, quality and safety. A case study on fresh-cut processing in Thailand is included. The guide should be of practical value to small processors, trainers and extension workers who provide support to individuals engaged in production of fresh-cut tropical produce for sale.