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ProjectFactsheetPost-Harvest Loss Reduction for Enhanced Food and Nutrition Security in IGAD Member States - TCP/SFE/3702 2022
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Food insecurity and malnutrition remain a major public health and socioe conomic concern in Africa, particularly in Eastern Africa, which is home to more than half of the continent's undernourished population The region is highly dependent on food import, in particular cereals According to recent estimates (FAO 2021 The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World), around 70 million people in the region are food insecure, and at least 20 million of its population are dependent on food aid The lack of food self sufficiency has prompted national and regional policymakers in the Eastern Africa region to investigate the causes of low production and to promote interventions to increase domestic food production and reduce food losses along the agricultural value chain Post harvest losses ( is an essential, but often overlooked component that jeopardizes food security and affects incomes of producers PHL is a measurable reduction in foodstuffs caused by insects, microorganisms, rodents, and birds, which can affect the quantity or quality of agricultural crops produced. -
ProjectFactsheetSupporting the Attainment of Food Security through the Reduction of Post-Harvest Losses in Horticultural Crops – TCP/BOT/3901 2025
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No results found.The project successfully contributed to enhancing food security through improved post-harvest management of horticultural produce. Addressing key inefficiencies in the value chain laid the foundation for reducing PHL and fostering the adoption of best practices among stakeholders. The project introduced technical solutions that were new to the beneficiaries and stakeholders. The raising of awareness on post-harvest management issues, development of survey tools, training on survey methodology, data analysis and reporting, as well as Training of Trainers (ToT) on post-harvest technology, are some of the technical expertise provided through the project. A baseline study was conducted to assess the extent of PHL, identifying critical intervention points. Findings revealed losses ranging from 9.2 percent to 17.3 percent, with on farm losses being the highest. These insights guided targeted training efforts aimed at farmers and extension officers, ensuring that capacity-building initiatives directly addressed the most pressing challenges. In total, 242 individuals, including 192 farmers and 50 extension officers, were trained in post-harvest management, equipping them with practical knowledge and skills to minimize losses. To ensure a structured and evidence-based approach, a technical working group (TWG) comprising experts from horticulture, plant health, academia and research institutions was established. This group played a pivotal role in shaping project activities, from developing survey tools to analysing findings and validating results. Additionally, a nationwide survey was conducted across various sectors, including farms, markets, schools and processing facilities. The data collected provided a comprehensive understanding of the factors contributing to PHL, informing the design of effective mitigation strategies. -
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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. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookGlobal Forest Resources Assessment 2020
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2020FAO completed its first assessment of the world’s forest resources in 1948. At that time, its major objective was to collect information on available timber supply to satisfy post-war reconstruction demand. Since then, the Global Forest Resources Assessment (FRA) has evolved into a comprehensive evaluation of forest resources and their condition, management and uses, covering all the thematic elements of sustainable forest management. This, the latest of these assessments, examines the status of, and trends in, forest resources over the period 1990–2020, drawing on the efforts of hundreds of experts worldwide. The production of FRA 2020 also involved collaboration among many partner organizations, thereby reducing the reporting burden on countries, increasing synergies among reporting processes, and improving data consistency. The results of FRA 2020 are available in several formats, including this report and an online database containing the original inputs of countries and territories as well as desk studies and regional and global analyses prepared by FAO. I invite you to use these materials to support our common journey towards a more sustainable future with forests. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureSuriname and FAO
Partnering for sustainable food and agricultural systems
2019Also available in:
No results found.Suriname and FAO have partnered since the country joined the Organization in 1975. Over the past decade, FAO technical assistance has spanned the agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry subsectors, primarily focusing on priorities laid down in Suriname’s Agriculture Sector Plan. Suriname has made positive strides towards food security and, in 2014, the country was declared one of the top four Caribbean nations to have achieved the MDG target for hunger eradication.