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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochurePeruvian “guardians” lead Potato Park to a secure future
Conservation and sustainable use of native potato diversity in the Potato Park, Cusco, Peru
2009Visit ITPGRFA site internet. Peru’s Potato Park, a unique 15 000 ha reserve high in the Andes, was established to conserve the region’s potato biodiversity, a task that has become increasingly difficult as warming climates have altered the growing patterns of some of the area’s local varieties. The reserve is home to six indigenous Quechua communities whose 8 000 residents manage their communal lands jointly for their collective benefit. The co mmunal activities are spearheaded by the organization known as the “guardian of native potatoes”, the Papa Arariwa Collective. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochurePeru: Native potatoes
One Country One Priority Product
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The Global Action on the Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: One Country, One Priority Product (OCOP) is a five-year initiative launched by FAO in 2021, aimed at promoting agricultural products with distinct qualities that have the potential for sustainable development. The program seeks to enhance the value of these unique products at global, regional, and local levels, helping countries leverage their agricultural heritage while promoting environmentally friendly practices.In Latin America and the Caribbean, 14 countries have been selected to participate in the OCOP initiative. Each nation has chosen a specific agricultural product that reflects their unique cultural and environmental context. The goal is to support the green development of these products, ensuring they meet global sustainability standards and can contribute to the socio-economic development of the regions.This document addresses the situation in Peru. The OCOP product is native potatoes, a cornerstone of Peruvian agriculture and culture. Peru is home to more than 3 000 varieties of potatoes, a testament to the country's rich agricultural biodiversity and ancestral farming knowledge. Native potatoes are not only vital for local food security but also represent a unique opportunity to promote sustainable agricultural practices and celebrate Peru’s cultural heritage. -
ProjectFactsheetTCPF: Support to Improve Sustainable Potato Production and Management - TCP/TAJ/3804/C3 2023
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No results found.Potato has been grown in Tajikistan since the beginning of the twentieth century, and it is the second most important staple food crop in the country. Production seasons include early potato planting in late November, December or early February in valleys and which are harvested in late May-early June, as well as some second crop planting after winter cereals are harvested (sprouted tubers are planted in June-July and harvested in October-November). Earlier reports on the local seed potato value chain highlighted key issues related to potato production in Tajikistan, including poor seed quality, weak advisory and extension support services on potato production and management technologies, pests and disease management, lack of mechanized harvesting resources, limited knowledge and skills of farmers and limited technical information available and training for farmers. Increasing problems with pests and disease have been estimated as damaging 30 to 50 percent of potato crops, causing significant on-farm losses. Potato beetles alone cause widespread damage, with losses ranging up to 44 percent of crops in Tajikistan.
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Book (stand-alone)High-profileStatus of the World's Soil Resources: Main Report 2015
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No results found.The SWSR is a reference document on the status of global soil resources that provides regional assessments of soil change. The information is based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, complemented with expert knowledge and project outputs. It provides a description and a ranking of ten major soil threats that endanger ecosystem functions, goods and services globally and in each region separately. Additionally, it describes direct and indirect pressures on soils and ways and means to combat s oil degradation. The report contains a Synthesis report for policy makers that summarizes its findings, conclusions and recommendations.The full report has been divided into sections and individual chapters for ease of downloading:
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Book (stand-alone)Technical bookCrop Diversification in the Asia-Pacific Region
This publication brings together edited manuscripts of papers presented at the Expert Consultation on “Crop Diversification in the Asia-Pacific Region”, held in Bangkok, Thailand, 4 to 6 July, 2000.
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No results found.The proceedings of an expert consultation held at the regional office in Bangkok from 4 to 6 July 2000, which examined how crop diversification can boost food production, farm incomes and check arable land degradation in the Asia-Pacific region. The document includes country reports from Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam. -
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.