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Book (series)Technical studyAgricultural digitalization and automation in low- and middle-income countries: Evidence from ten case studies
Background paper for The State of Food and Agriculture 2022
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No results found.Digital and automation solutions can solve labour bottlenecks, increase agricultural productivity, resilience and efficiency, and improve environmental sustainability. However, access is limited in low- and lower-middle-income countries, especially for small-scale producers. Based on ten case studies in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia, this study investigates the suitability of digital and automation solutions for small-scale producers, the main drivers and barriers to their adoption and the role of policies and regulations in creating an enabling environment. Findings show that technologies in the study countries are largely limited to smartphones and tablets, and related software tools (e.g. mobile applications). Most digital and automation solutions focus on crops, some on livestock and aquaculture, and a few on agroforestry. The most important adoption barriers include the high investment cost, lack of digital skills and knowledge and a lack of an enabling environment. Yet, advances in mechanization supported by digital technologies, and the development of hiring platforms foster adoption. The emergence of guidelines, strategic plans and policies that regulate and streamline automation should be encouraged, as should providing producers with information about the benefits and costs of digital and automation solutions. -
Policy briefPolicy briefThe (continued) potential of motorized mechanization 2022
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No results found.Motorized mechanization is an important form of agricultural automation and has the capacity to transform agriculture and rural livelihoods. Its benefits have resulted in a substantial increase in mechanization worldwide, although adoption has been uneven and particularly limited in sub-Saharan Africa. Agricultural mechanization has been so far dominated by large and heavy machinery, putting small-scale producers at a disadvantage due to their lower capacity to afford large, more costly, machinery that often does not suit their small, irregular, or hilly terrains. Moreover, such machinery contributed to environmental problems such as biodiversity loss, land degradation and soil erosion. Inclusive access to mechanization requires a conducive business environment through a range of (coherent) policy instruments and investments. Particularly for small-scale agricultural producers, it is important that machinery is tailored to local conditions through technological and institutional innovations. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureDeveloping capacities to enhance sustainable agrifood systems and combating climate change 2022
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The case study on the collaboration between FAO and the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM) aims to highlight the results achieved through the collaboration established in 2016. Among the activities, the case study will emphasize on how universities, private companies and producer organizations, from several countries, collaborate to develop capacities and raise awareness on topics related to Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forest in the context of national food security and Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems. Further key results focus on the generation and dissemination of knowledge products as well as the assessment and systematization of good practices on food security, nutrition governance, rural economics and climate smart agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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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. -
DocumentOther documentSOLAW Thematic Report on Water Quality 2011
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No results found.Water quality and agriculture interactions are many and complex. The development of large irrigation schemes has been an important contributor to global food security, particularly in arid areas, but it has also been associated with land and water salinity problems. Both, expansion and intensification of agriculture have led to an increasing use of fertilizers and pesticides that, when not well managed, has degraded the water quality of rivers, lakes and marine water bodies. Intensification of l ivestock farming systems is a case in point: concentrating inputs increases the potential transmission of pollution from both animal waste and fodder production and, if not managed or regulated well, eutrophication of freshwater bodies can easily result. -
DocumentProceedingsProceedings The Prince Mahidol Award Conference Side Meeting on Addressing antimicrobial usage in Asia’s food animal production sector
Towards a unified One Health approach to preventing and controlling resistance
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