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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookDigital agriculture in action
ArtificiaI intelligence for agriculture
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No results found.This publication on artificial intelligence (AI) for agriculture is the fifth in the E-agriculture in Action series, launched in 2016 and jointly produced by FAO and ITU. It aims to raise awareness about existing AI applications in agriculture and to inspire stakeholders to develop and replicate the new ones. Improvement of capacity and tools for capturing and processing data and substantial advances in the field of machine learning open new horizons for data-driven solutions that can support decision-making, facilitate supervision and monitoring, improve the timeliness and effectiveness of safety measures (e.g. use of pesticides), and support automation of many resource-consuming tasks in agriculture. This publication presents the reader with a collection of informative applications highlighting various ways AI is used in agriculture and offering valuable insights on the implementation process, success factors, and lessons learnt. -
Book (stand-alone)General interest book68 años de la FAO Uruguay 1950-2018 2019
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No results found.La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO) fue fundada en 1945 para eliminare l hambre en el mundo a través de la agricultura y la superación de la pobreza rural. En Uruguay, participa del desarrollo nacional desde 1950 a través de misiones técnicas y trabaja desde hace 40 años con una Representación al servicio del país. Resulta fundamental compilar en esta publicación, la memoria del trabajo de la FAO en Uruguay en sus diferentes áreas de mandato técnico de interés para el país. Lo es para brindar a las generaciones actuales que tienen responsabilidades de dirección, tanto en el sector público como en las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, y al público en general, la información necesaria para comprender mejor las prioridades y enfoques actuales de FAO a través de su trayectoria. Este tomo busca transmitir esa información a todo aquel que tenga interés en informarse sobre cuales son los temas que hoy motivan el trabajo de la FAO en Uruguay y cuales han sido sus principales contribuciones al desarrollo nacional. -
Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food and Agriculture 2019
Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction
2019The need to reduce food loss and waste is firmly embedded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Food loss and waste reduction is considered important for improving food security and nutrition, promoting environmental sustainability and lowering production costs. However, efforts to reduce food loss and waste will only be effective if informed by a solid understanding of the problem. This report provides new estimates of the percentage of the world’s food lost from production up to the retail level. The report also finds a vast diversity in existing estimates of losses, even for the same commodities and for the same stages in the supply chain. Clearly identifying and understanding critical loss points in specific supply chains – where considerable potential exists for reducing food losses – is crucial to deciding on appropriate measures. The report provides some guiding principles for interventions based on the objectives being pursued through food loss and waste reductions, be they in improved economic efficiency, food security and nutrition, or environmental sustainability.