Livestock and the Environment - International Conference
One of the greatest challenges faced by mankind is to satisfy the needs of the fast growing global population and at the same time preserve land, water, air and biodiversity resources. Livestock are a crucial element in this balancing process. Demand for livestock products is growing fast, especially in the developing world. Livestock, through their multiple functions, are a cornerstone of the livelihood of most of the rural population in the developing world.
Water: Where water comes from
This course teaches the farmer about the water cycle. It covers rainfall, ground water, the water table, surface water, evaporation, and transpiration. It also delivers information on wells and springs, swamps, ponds, lakes, streams and rivers. It explains how water is necessary for life.
Informe de la 39.ª reunión de la Comisión Europea de Agricultura
Meeting Name: FAO Regional Conference for Europe (ERC)
Meeting symbol/code: ERC/16/8
Session: Sess. 30
Family Farming in the Near East and North Africa
This paper begins by exploring what the term family farming means and how appropriate it is in the NENA region. It will explore more generally the role of farming and agriculture in the broader political economy of the region. The paper establishes the distinctive features of the region, what might be generalised and what might not be so common between countries with contrasting patterns of development.
LESOTHO: Agricultural Sector Investment Programme - Sustainable Mountain Agriculture Development Programme
In preparing an investment project, development strategies and project components are defined and revisited during project formulation through a consultative process that often includes Socio-economic and Production Systems Studies. These studies are conducted to develop an appreciation of the situation in which the intended beneficiaries live, and their perceptions of their problems, needs and priorities.
Assessing the Adoptability of Improved Crop Production Technologies by Small Farmers: the Case of Lesotho
In Lesotho, some externally financed agricultural development projects have appeared particularly prone to failure. One reason may be that, when designed, projects have not been subjected to sufficiently rigorous analysis, particularly with regard to expected farmers' response to extension messages.
Expression of Appreciation and Collaboration to Promote the GIAHS Initiative. High Level Training on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) 27 September 2014, Yancheng, China
text of speech form participants from Asia and the Pacific.
Closing Remarks at the High Level Training on Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) by Mr. Qu Sixi. 27 September 2014, Yancheng, China
text of speech
Large Agricultural Investments and Inclusion of Small Farmers: Lessons of Case Studies in 7 Countries
In order to check and promote the positive synergies between private companies and rural households, an analysis of past and ongoing experiences of contract farming is required. It represents the main objective of this report. The objectives of this study are to: describe the effects of contract farming schemes, characterize the factors limiting or promoting these various impacts, identify key findings to promote the emergence of positive synergies.
The broad range of impacts of the Social Cash Transfer Pilot Programme in Ethiopia
This brief describes the broad array of impacts arising from a cash transfer programme that was piloted in the Tigray region of Ethiopia from 2011 to 2014. About 80 percent of Tigray’s population of 4.3 million live in rural areas and depend on rain-fed subsistence agriculture for their livelihoods. Farm families in Tigray tend to have small land holdings and limited productive inputs such as labour, oxen, seeds and fertilizers. Severe drought has repeatedly struck the northern Tigray region and has had a major effect on agricultural productivity.