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DocumentOther documentKULIMA: Revitalising Agricultural Clusters and Ulimi wa Mdandanda through Farmer Field Schools in Malawi
Farmer field school group final report
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BookletEvaluation reportEvaluation of the project “Kutukula Ulimi m’Malawi - Promoting farming in Malawi, Revitalising Agriculture Clusters and Ulimi wa Mdandanda through Farmer Field Schools in Malawi”
Project code: GCP/MLW/072/EC
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No results found.This report evaluates the "Revitalising Agriculture Clusters and Ulimi wa Mdandanda through Farmer Field Schools in Malawi" project, known as Kulima. It focuses on the capacity-building component led by FAO in collaboration with Malawi's Ministry of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture Extension Services, covering July 2017 to December 2023. The research/agribusiness and community outreach components were managed by GIZ and an NGO consortium. The evaluation involved analysing the project's theory of change, desk reviews, focus group discussions, and interviews. Kulima supports Malawi's agricultural goals, targeting food security, climate change adaptation, agribusiness, value chain development, gender equality, and youth empowerment. Successes include improved dietary diversity, crop yields, and adoption of low-cost, locally sourced foods. However, challenges remain, such as low adoption of labour-intensive technologies and limited access to veterinary services. The Farmer Field Schools (FFS) method has gained official recognition, but water scarcity, late seed delivery, high livestock mortality, gender imbalances, and limited funding threaten sustainability. Recommendations include aligning agricultural technologies with farmers' needs, strengthening value chain development and market access for FFS groups, increasing focus on livestock studies, and ensuring full integration and comprehensive implementation of the FFS methodology within the institutionalized agriculture extension strategies. -
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No results found.Learn more about the project 'Revitalising agricultural clusters and ulimi wa m’ndandanda through farmer field schools in Malawi'. This project is part of the wider European Union (EU)-funded KULIMA programme, a five year programme that is being implemented between May 2017 and June 2022 with the aim of achieving improved agricultural productivity for food, nutrition and income security. Implementation of the project by FAO and the Government of Malawi contributes specifically to the KULIMA programme objective of promoting sustainable agricultural growth and incomes to enhance food and nutrition security in Malawi within the context of a changing climate.
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Book (series)FlagshipThe State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2021
Transforming food systems for food security, improved nutrition and affordable healthy diets for all
2021In recent years, several major drivers have put the world off track to ending world hunger and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030. The challenges have grown with the COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures. This report presents the first global assessment of food insecurity and malnutrition for 2020 and offers some indication of what hunger might look like by 2030 in a scenario further complicated by the enduring effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes new estimates of the cost and affordability of healthy diets, which provide an important link between the food security and nutrition indicators and the analysis of their trends. Altogether, the report highlights the need for a deeper reflection on how to better address the global food security and nutrition situation.To understand how hunger and malnutrition have reached these critical levels, this report draws on the analyses of the past four editions, which have produced a vast, evidence-based body of knowledge of the major drivers behind the recent changes in food security and nutrition. These drivers, which are increasing in frequency and intensity, include conflicts, climate variability and extremes, and economic slowdowns and downturns – all exacerbated by the underlying causes of poverty and very high and persistent levels of inequality. In addition, millions of people around the world suffer from food insecurity and different forms of malnutrition because they cannot afford the cost of healthy diets. From a synthesized understanding of this knowledge, updates and additional analyses are generated to create a holistic view of the combined effects of these drivers, both on each other and on food systems, and how they negatively affect food security and nutrition around the world.In turn, the evidence informs an in-depth look at how to move from silo solutions to integrated food systems solutions. In this regard, the report proposes transformative pathways that specifically address the challenges posed by the major drivers, also highlighting the types of policy and investment portfolios required to transform food systems for food security, improved nutrition, and affordable healthy diets for all. The report observes that, while the pandemic has caused major setbacks, there is much to be learned from the vulnerabilities and inequalities it has laid bare. If taken to heart, these new insights and wisdom can help get the world back on track towards the goal of ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition in all its forms. -
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)Manual / guideProcessing of fresh-cut tropical fruits and vegetables: A technical guide 2010
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No results found.There has been a marked upward trend in production and consumption of fruits and vegetables in Asia and the Pacific in recent years. Along with rising consumer demand has come greater awareness of food safety issues and increased need for convenience and quality. Selection of high quality horticultural produce for processing and implementation of good practices during processing operations are required to assure both the quality of the produce and the safety of the final product. This technical guide reviews, from a theoretical and practical perspective, the critical issues that must be addressed for fresh-cut produce to meet consumer demand for convenience, quality and safety. A case study on fresh-cut processing in Thailand is included. The guide should be of practical value to small processors, trainers and extension workers who provide support to individuals engaged in production of fresh-cut tropical produce for sale.