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Poster, bannerPoster / banner / roll-up / folderSalt-affected Soils: A global concern reducing agricultural productivity 2022Soils affected by salinity and sodicity undergo a rapid decline of health, losing their capacity for biomass production, natural filtration, carbon sequestration and other necessary ecosystem functions.
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Book (stand-alone)Technical studyImpact of shrimp farming on arable land and rehabilitation of resultant salt-affected soils/integrated soil management for sustainable use of salt-affected soils 2000
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No results found.The development of agricultural technologies and a better appreciation of the existing but under-utilised knowledge of resource management will be crucial in meeting the ecological needs and in achieving the anticipated food demands of the growing population in the future. The greatest challenge for the coming decades lies in the fact that the production environments are unstable and degrading. Land degradation is proceeding so fast that unless policies and approaches change, many countries will not be able to achieve sustainable agriculture in the foreseeable future. Soil salinization has been identified as a major process of land degradation. The greatest technical causes of decreasing production on many irrigated projects particularly in arid-semi-arid areas, or failure of large areas in rainfed agriculture, are waterlogging, salinization and sodication. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportGlobal status of salt-affected soils
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2024Also available in:
No results found.Salt-affected soils, characterized by high soluble salts (saline) or exchangeable sodium (sodic), impact plant growth and occur globally, especially in arid and coastal regions. Salinization stems from natural causes (e.g. climate change, sea level rise) and human actions (e.g. poor irrigation practices, excessive water use). FAO’s Global Map of Salt-Affected Soils reveals that over 1 381 million hectares, 10.7 percent of global land, are affected, with Australia, Argentina and Kazakhstan among the most impacted countries. Increasing aridity and water demand amplify soil degradation risks, particularly in developing regions.Climate change and water scarcity threaten agricultural productivity, with substantial crop yield losses observed in saline areas. Halophytes and salt-tolerant crops provide a foundation for saline agriculture, yet many salt-affected soils remain unprotected and inadequately regulated. FAO’s INSAS (International Network of Salt-Affected Soils) underscores the need for updated data, harmonized salinity measurements, and sustainable management practices, with enhanced training and policy frameworks.Mitigation strategies like improved drainage, soil amendments, and the cultivation of salt-tolerant plants are recommended. Key recommendations include scaling sustainable practices, investing in salt-tolerant crop markets, improving data collection and water quality monitoring, conserving ecosystems, and fostering cross-sector collaboration. Such integrated efforts aim to boost food production and resilience in affected regions while protecting vital ecosystems.
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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureWhy bees matter
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For centuries bees, busy as they are known to be, have benefited people, plants and the planet. But did you know that bees are not the only ones that sustain life on earth? By carrying pollen from one flower to another, bees, butterflies, birds, bats and other pollinators facilitate and improve food production, thus contributing to food security and nutrition. Pollination also has a positive impact on the environment in general, helping to maintain biodiversity and the vibrant ecosystems upon which agriculture depends. To encourage pollinator-friendly practices in agricultural management and stop the decline of pollinator populations, FAO carries out various activities. Every year on 20 May, World Bee Day offers an opportunity for all of us to pay tribute to pollinators. -
BookletCorporate general interestLibro di attività - Il clima sta cambiando, l'alimentazione e l'agricoltura anche
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2018Cosa succederebbe se tutte le foreste venissero rase al suolo e se non facessimo nulla per proteggere i nostri mari o le popolazioni colpite dal cambiamento climatico? Questo Libro di Attività esamina i principali problemi collegati al cambiamento climatico e all'agricoltura in un mondo incantato. Unisciti al tuo personaggio preferito per trovare le soluzioni alla fame e al cambiamento climatico. Ogni soluzione può diventare realtà se ognuno di noi facesse la sua parte e i consigli che troverai alla fine del libro sono un ottimo punto di partenza! -
Book (stand-alone)Corporate general interestLibro di attività – L’acqua è vita, l’acqua ci nutre
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2023Questo Libro di Attività è rivolto a un’ampia fascia d’età di giovani interessati ad approfondire l’importanza dell’acqua nel nostro pianeta, con lo scopo di fornir loro soluzioni per una gestione più efficiente delle risorse idriche.Governi, settore privato, agricoltori, mondo accademico, società civile e singole persone devono collaborare per affrontare le emergenze idriche globali. È necessario produrre più cibo e altre materie prime agricole con minori quantità di acqua, garantendo al tempo stesso che venga distribuita equamente, salvaguardando i sistemi alimentari acquatici e senza lasciare nessuno indietro. Questo libro è anche fonte d’ispirazione per chi desidera iscriversi al Concorso Poster della Giornata Mondiale dell’Alimentazione 2023.