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ProjectFactsheetTechnical Support to Develop Forecasting/Predictive Techniques to Assist Vulnerable Farmers and Planners at District and State Level to Make Informed Decisions on Crop Choices and Plans for Rainfed Agriculture - TCP/IND/3805 2024
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No results found.Agriculture in India is extremely diverse among regions in terms of climate, soils, growing season and cropping patterns, and is dependent upon rain. The rainfed agricultural system prevails in 52 percent of the country's net sown area, contributing nearly 40 percent of the total food production and supporting about two thirds of the livestock population. Moreover, small and marginal farmers constitute more than 86 percent of the total farmers in the country, with less than 50 percent of the land under cultivation. Currently, seasonal climate variability is a key factor in defining agricultural performance, considering that rainfed areas are extremely vulnerable to climate change due to their poor capacity to cope with extreme water and weather shocks. Even though the government developed some support strategies and agencies, such as the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC) to apply space and geospatial technology in various aspects of agriculture and support the farmers’ resilience, poor market linkages and infrastructure constraints contribute to undermining farmers’ incomes and economic resilience. Additionally, the lack of weather consultants and proper soil testing resources have hindered the effective management of agriculture, while the absence of extension services in villages has deprived farmers of crucial support, emphasizing the existing gaps and deficiencies. -
ProjectFactsheetImproving Agriculture Resilience and Adaptive Capacity to Secure Food and Rural Livelihoods in the Commonwealth of Dominica - TCP/DMI/3703 2022
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No results found.Dominica’s agrifood systems are severely impacted by climate change Not only do sea level rises, with saltwater intrusion and inconsistent rain patterns disrupting agriculture production, but the small island is also affected by large scale natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods and tropical storms, which have a lasting effect on the population and the country’s economic resources These calamities are expected to increase in frequency and magnitude, representing significant socio economic risks for the sustainable development of the Caribbean’s islands In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017 which damaged or destroyed 90 percent of crops, climate resilience became a cross sectoral priority on Dominica’s political agenda In this framework, the sustainable management of natural resources, effective institutional coordination and a comprehensive understanding of the conceptual and technological resources available are critical to countering climate vulnerability and food insecurity To adapt to this new complex situation, the Government of Dominica has identified the agriculture sector as a critical domain to guarantee the livelihoods and food security of the population, especially those of vulnerable small farmers, fishers and rural communities The sector accounts for 25 percent of the country’s employment, making it a major contributor to Dominica’s economy. -
ProjectFactsheetEmpowering Farmers for Improved Soil Fertility and Increased Nutrition - GCP/GLO/1213/GER-F 2025
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No results found.This project was designed to support the empowerment of farmers with skills and practices to improve both soil fertility and the nutritional value of food. This is a second phase project that will build upon the results of the Soils4Nutrition (S4N) project. It will educate farmers on sustainable soil management practices to support nutrition-sensitive agriculture, improve soil health and facilitate knowledge sharing among farmers in the targeted countries of Burkina Faso, Colombia and Mexico, and in the Latin American and Caribbean region.In line with the Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management (VGSSM) and with the main topics defined in the bilateral trust fund between BMEL and FAO to promote rural development and reduce malnutrition, this action aims to develop and implement coordinated and structured measures for sustainable soil management and to scale up these efforts globally, with a high level of involvement of women and youth.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022
Towards Blue Transformation
2022The 2022 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture coincides with the launch of the Decade of Action to deliver the Global Goals, the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. It presents how these and other equally important United Nations events, such as the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture (IYAFA 2022), are being integrated and supported through Blue Transformation, a priority area of FAO’s new Strategic Framework 2022–2031 designed to accelerate achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in food and agriculture. The concept of Blue Transformation emerged from the Thirty-fourth Session of the FAO Committee on Fisheries in February 2021, and in particular the Declaration for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, which was negotiated and endorsed by all FAO Members. The Declaration calls for support for “an evolving and positive vision for fisheries and aquaculture in the twenty first century, where the sector is fully recognized for its contribution to fighting poverty, hunger and malnutrition.” In this context, Part 1 of this edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture reviews the world status of fisheries and aquaculture, while Parts 2 and 3 are devoted to Blue Transformation and its pillars on intensifying and expanding aquaculture, improving fisheries management and innovating fisheries and aquaculture value chains. Blue Transformation emphasizes the need for forward-looking and bold actions to be launched or accelerated in coming years to achieve the objectives of the Declaration and in support of the 2030 Agenda. Part 4 covers current and high-impact emerging issues – COVID-19, climate change and gender equality – that require thorough consideration for transformative steps and preparedness to secure sustainable, efficient and equitable fisheries and aquaculture. -
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. -
Book (stand-alone)FlagshipThe State of the World’s Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture – Systems at breaking point (SOLAW 2021)
Synthesis report 2021
2021Satisfying the changing food habits and increased demand for food intensifies pressure on the world’s water, land and soil resources. However, agriculture bears great promise to alleviate these pressures and provide multiple opportunities to contribute to global goals. Sustainable agricultural practices lead to water saving, soil conservation, sustainable land management, conservation of natural resources, ecosystem and climate change benefits. Accomplishing this requires accurate information and a major change in how we manage these resources. It also requires complementing efforts from outside the natural resources management domain to maximize synergies and manage trade-offs.The objective of SOLAW 2021 is to build awareness of the status of land and water resources, highlighting the risks, and informing on related opportunities and challenges, also underlining the essential contribution of appropriate policies, institutions and investments. Recent assessments, projections and scenarios from the international community show the continued and increasing depletion of land and water resources, loss of biodiversity, associated degradation and pollution, and scarcity in the primary natural resources. SOLAW 2021 highlights the major risks and trends related to land and water and presents means of resolving competition among users and generating multiple benefits for people and the environment. The DPSIR framework was followed in order to identify the Drivers, Pressures, Status, Impact and Responses. SOLAW 2021 provides an update of the knowledge base and presents a suite of responses and actions to inform decision-makers in the public, private, and civil sectors for a transformation from degradation and vulnerability toward sustainability and resilience.