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Book (series)Technical studyLeveraging automation and digitalization for precision agriculture: Evidence from the case studies
Background paper for The State of Food and Agriculture 2022
2022Also available in:
No results found.Digital and automation solutions for precision agriculture can improve efficiency, productivity, product quality and sustainability. Nevertheless, barriers to adoption of such solutions – including their cost, lack of knowledge and skills, and the absence of an enabling environment and infrastructure – can prevent producers from realizing these benefits. Building on findings from 22 case studies worldwide, this study finds that national data policies and infrastructure are key enablers of adoption, as is investment in connectivity (e.g. internet) and electricity in rural areas. Further research and information on the economic, environmental and social impacts of the solutions are also needed to provide evidence on their benefits. So too is investment in human capacity development, particularly digital literacy. To ensure an inclusive process, solutions must be adapted across agricultural production systems, regions and farm types. Partnerships and networks for exchanging information and promoting collaboration will key. Finally, awareness raising and communication are important since consumers can be skeptical about food being produced by new technologies. In summary, by focusing on a variety of solutions, this study provides a landscape analysis of digital and automation solutions and offers guidance to accelerate adoption for more inclusive, sustainable and resilient agrifood systems. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical reportAssessment of emerging employment and decent work opportunities and challenges in the forest sector 2024
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No results found.This report assesses the potential impacts of megatrends on employment in the forest sector, focusing on both current employment and emerging opportunities. The study examines existing decent work challenges and identifies key issues likely to develop alongside these new opportunities. It also assesses the specific employment opportunities and challenges within different forest industry subsectors. Finally, the report offers policy recommendations based on existing literature, global examples and the potential impacts on youth and women. -
BookletCorporate general interestLa question du genre et la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle en situation de crise prolongée
Les femmes et les filles en tant qu’agents de résilience
2017Also available in:
Cette note porte sur la question du genre en situation de crise prolongée. La mission de la FAO, qui consiste à garantir la sécurité alimentaire pour tous en élevant les niveaux de nutrition et en développant la productivité agricole et la gestion des ressources naturelles, et à améliorer les conditions de vie des populations rurales, ne peut être accomplie que grâce à l’égalité des sexes. Les expériences du passé peuvent nous aider à mieux prendre en compte l’égalité des sexes dans le cadre des interventions sur la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle dans des situations de crises prolongées. Comprendre et savoir comment les hommes et les femmes d’âges différents sont spécifiquement affectés par les crises prolongées est crucial pour que les interventions sur la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle soient efficaces et durables. Cette note s’appuie des études de cas portant sur l’expérience de la FAO en situation de crise prolongée.