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DocumentOther documentUse of Salt-Tolerant Rice Varieties to counteract impacts of sea surges and saltwater intrusion, Philippines 2013
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No results found.There are 400 000 ha of coastal saline soils in the Philippines, of which 100 000 ha are in mangroves, 175 000 ha are in fishponds and 125 000 ha are idle. Due to changes in the climatic and other environmental factors / parameters, Bicol’s coastal region is undergoing and experiencing various changes in the cropping pattern. About 70 000 ha of rice production area in Bicol and Cagayan Valley are potentially affected by saline water intrusion, thereby needing special attention and improvement (PhilRice, 2001). Rice areas along the nipa palm in Rizal and Bagacay, are usually affected by saline intrusion. Farmers in these areas normally experienced low rice production, because the present rice varieties used are suitable for the increasing saline-stressed environment, especially during may (end of dry season) and in December. The wider dissemination of a selected salt tolerant variety, namely NSIC Rc-108, was tested in 3 pilot sites (Rizal and Bagacay, Gubat, Sorsogon) between June and October 2010 (wet season) in lowland irrigated farming systems in Bicol, the Philippines. -
DocumentOther documentMulti-stress tolerant Green Super Rice in the Philippines 2017
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No results found.Green Super Rice lines are tolerant to variety of stresses such as diseases, drought and insects. Due to climate change, the Philippines has become one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, for example, natural hazards such as droughts, floods and typhoons. In order to cope with these recurrent, adaptive crop cultivation strategies are needed. Thus, multi-stress tolerant rice lines and varieties are tested by research institutes and implemented across the Philippines. This technology describes the benefits of the cultivation of Green Super Rice (GSR) varieties in the Philippines, compared to local traditional varieties. -
DocumentOther documentDrought resistant aquaculture fish species in Lao PDR 2017
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No results found.This DRR good practice technology consists in the introduction of drought-resistant fish species such as common carp for aquaculture production in dry areas of Lao PDR. These fish species grow faster than usually raised species such as Mrigal (Cirrhinus mirigala) and tilapia. Furthermore, they can survive in shallow water and therefore they reduce aquaculture production losses in the case of dry spells, when the water level in ponds is low.
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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.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookThe future of food and agriculture - Trends and challenges 2017
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No results found.What will be needed to realize the vision of a world free from hunger and malnutrition? After shedding light on the nature of the challenges that agriculture and food systems are facing now and throughout the 21st century, the study provides insights into what is at stake and what needs to be done. “Business as usual” is not an option. Major transformations in agricultural systems, rural economies, and natural resources management are necessary. The present study was undertaken for the quadrennial review of FAO’s strategic framework and for the preparation of the Organization Medium-Term plan 2018-2021. -
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.