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No results found.The food and agriculture sectors in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are currently facing a number of serious challenges related to low growth and heavy dependence on imported inputs and foods. Historically, the agriculture sector has been the main contributor to economic development in the Caribbean. However the two main economic pillars of the sector – sugar and bananas – have declined significantly over the last decade with earnings from exports of these two commodities drastically reduced d ue to the loss of market access, mainly in Europe. -
DocumentFactsheetDevelopment of the small ruminant sector in the Caribbean- TCP/SLC/3501 2017The development of the small ruminant industry in the Caribbean is considered a priority by ministries of agriculture and other stakeholders of the sector. To achieve this, support was requested to develop and strengthen the industry by building the capacity of farmers involved in small ruminant production and by enhancing the production and productivity of the sector. The overall objective of the project was to contribute to the modernization and strengthening of small ruminant development in the Caribbean in order to meet the challenges of addressing food and nutrition security more effectively.
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DocumentFactsheetDéveloppement de l’industrie et des marchés du manioc aux Caraïbes- TCP/SLC/3503 2017Le manioc joue un rôle important dans les besoins alimentaires et les revenus de nombreuses communautés rurales des Caraïbes. Malgré sa riche histoire dans la région des Caraïbes, le développement de l’industrie du manioc est bien inférieur à son potentiel, en raison de la mauvaise gestion et du manque de ressources. Avec les importations de blé et de maïs pesant lourdement sur les réserves de devises étrangères de la région, le manioc constitue une ressource inexploitée qui pourrait atténuer le poids des factures d’importation de denrées alimentaires et améliorer les moyens de subsistance des petits agriculteurs, des industriels du traitement et de la population rurale. Ce projet visait à remédier aux difficultés auxquelles sont confrontées l’industrie de la transformation des produits agricoles, le développement commercial et la promotion des produits à valeur ajoutée à base de manioc à la Barbade, au Belize, à la Grenade, en Guyane, en Jamaïque, à Sainte-Lucie et à Saint-Vincent-et-les-Grenadines. En favorisant l’utilisation et l’exportation de produits à valeur ajoutée à base de manioc sur les marchés nationaux, régionaux et internationaux, le projet a contribué à la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle durable et a contribué à créer de nouvelles opportunités d’emploi dans certains pays caribéens.
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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.