Browsing by Author "Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme"

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  • Annex IV: Irrigation and water control
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: FAO, 1986)
    The current strong interest in irrigation in Africa arises from the growing incapacity of much of the continent to feed itself. Food production, predominantly under rain fed conditions, has risen at the rate of only 1.4% p.a. in the period 1970 to 1980, less then half the rate of population growth which is estimated at 3.0% p.a. Recurrent droughts have accelerated the rising trend of cereal imports which amounted to 28 million tons in 1984. This article will explore using irrigation through intensification and stabilization of production as a food solution.
  • Atlas of African agriculture
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome: FAO, 1986)
    This report contains various maps that show the climatic zones, rainfall reliability, natural vegetation, land use, and the length of the growing period.
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    Climatic Risk Analysis in Conservation Agriculture in Varied Biophysical and Socio-economic Settings of Southern Africa
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (2011)
  • Conflicts, agriculture and food security
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome: FAO, 2000)
    Armed conflict and civil strife were major sources of food insecurity in the 1990s and will continue to be this century, although their number and the losses associated with them may have passed their peak. Depending on which of the various definitions of the term is used, from 30 to 40 countries were conflict-affected at the end of the twentieth century. Overall, hundreds of millions of people were involved. The vast majority of these people lived in low-income countries, in which agriculture represents a major source of livelihood, foreign exchange and social stability. A disproportionate number of countries were in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Conservation agriculture
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: FAO, 2008)
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    Conservation agriculture: Profitable and sustainable
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations), 2000)
    This pamphlet explores conservation agriculture (CA), including its definition and principles, benefits, technologies, implementation, and frequently asked questions. CA relies on three basic principles: permanent soil cover, minimal soil disturbance, and crop rotations. CA provides numerous environmental, social and economic benefits, but adoption of CA has been relatively slow world-wide.
  • Crops and drops: Making the best use of water for agriculture
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: FAO, 2000)
    Water and food security are intimately connected. It is no accident that many of the nearly 800 million people in the world who still go hungry live in water-scarce regions. When FAO launched its Special Programme for Food Security in 1994, it was well aware that limited access to water was often a major constraint to increasing food production. wheat, less irrigation water is needed. The effect of this trend will be small but noticeable by the year 2030.More importantly, we believe that the efficiency with which irrigation water is used can be greatly increased over the coming 30 years - from an average 43 percent to about 50 percent.
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    The economics of soil productivity in sub-Saharan Africa
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2001)
  • EX-ACT an example from the "Accelerated food security project" in Tanzania
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: Food and Agriculture Organization, 2009)
    The Tanzanian project increases access to agricultural inputs such as fertilizers and seeds while fostering the adoption of improved seed varieties and nutrient practices among farmers in several districts of Tanzania. Evaluating the project with the EX-ACT appraisal method finds that the project's improved agricultural practices increase carbon sequestration but high fertilizer usage adds to carbon emissions. However, the project's net carbon balance is 20.5 Mt which means the project is a carbon sink. The project is therefore able to supply environmental services and contribute to climate change mitigation.
  • An (EX-ACT) example from the "Accelerated food security project" in Tanzania
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, 2009)
    This powerpoint shows the results of the Ex-ante Appraisal C-Balance Tool (EX-ACT) run for a project in Tanzania. The Accelerated Food Security Project in Tanzania seeks to contribute to higher food production and productivity in targeted areas by improving farmers' access to critical agricultural inputs. The EX-ACT appraisal of the project showed that carbon is sequestered in soils due to improved agricultural practices but that increased fertilizer usage results in carbon emissions. Overall, the project is found to have a net carbon balance of 20.5 Mt. This represents the net amount of carbon sequestered. Thus, the project is able to supply environmental services and contribute to climate change mitigation.
  • FAO Nepal fact sheet: Women in agriculture, environment and rural production
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: FAO, 2001)
  • FAO study on irrigation potential for Africa
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: FAO, 2002)
    To improve the conjunctive use of sub-surface and surface water in order to increase water resources availability for sustainable small-scale irrigation development in support of food security in West Africa, south of the Sahara.
  • Fertilizer use by crop in Cuba
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome: FAO, 2003)
    The permanent and temporary crops of the Republic of Cuba cover an area of 3.7 million ha, of which almost half is occupied by sugar cane. In recent years, there has been a substantial decrease in the use of agricultural inputs in Cuba, with a consequent fall in the yields of most crops. The use of mineral fertilizers fell by 80 percent during the 1990s. The knowledge is available; the Agrochemical Pedological Service, for example, began its activities over a century ago and is still operating. The agro-ecological zones best suited to the different crops have been identified and recommendations are well established. However, in the case of most crops, economic constraints prevent their implementation.
  • A gender perspective on land rights
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: FAO, 2008-02-14)
    This is a short informative summary of the main issues linking women, food security, and equal access. It ends with suggestions to achieve gender equality in the future. These suggestions are based on lessons learned from experience and include things such as legal framework, stakeholder participation, better gender-disaggregated information, equal access to alternative forms of access, and gender sensitization programs for both men and women.
  • Gender-disaggregated data for agriculture and rural development: Guide for facilitators
    SEAGA; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: SEAGA and FAO, 2003)
    This is a 2003 guide, referred to as, package of facilitation materials, and is intended to equip all those who want to facilitate change in policies, planning designs, and approaches. This guide provides materials for a 10-day workshop on gender-disaggregated data for agriculture and rural development.
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    Guide to efficient plant nutrition management
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (Rome, Italy: UN-FAO, 1998)
    The guide addresses some major issues related to the agronomic management of plant nutrients in an attempt to ensure both enhanced and sustainable agricultural production and to safeguard the environment. In this context, the guide proposes the adoption of Integrated Plant Nutrition Systems (IPNS) which enhance soil productivity through a balanced use of local and external sources of plant nutrients in a way that maintains or improves soil fertility and is environmentally-friendly. The guide also emphasizes the need for national policies facilitating the development of sound plant nutrition management and the investments needed to intensify production while conserving the natural resource base.
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    Investing in sustainable agricultural intensification: The role of conservation agriculture: A framework for action
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (2008)
    This "Framework for Action" developed from a Technical Workshop held at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) offices in Rome in 2008 came about because of rising cereal and fuel prices. The "Framework for Action" gives details on how to spread Conservation
  • IPM Farmer Field Schools to enhance farmers crop production skills and income
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (New York, NY: UNDP and Rome, Italy, FAO, 2002)
    Empowerment of small-scale farmers through Farmer Field Schools (FFS) on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for rice and vegetables. Farmers will acquire the skills to make sounder crop management decisions by themselves based on an understanding of the agro-ecosystem and economy of their fields.
  • L'interférence des systèmes d'exploitation, source de conflits d'accès aux ressources naturelles
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (2007-01-04)
    Les différents systèmes d'exploitation répondent à la crise environnementale en restreignant leur interdépendance, allant parfois jusqu'à la supprimer et à transformer leurs rapports en conflits déclarés ou pas. L'interférence tend à remplacer des relations plus ou moins harmonieuses mais complémentaires en relations rendues concurrentielles par la pluriactivité encouragée par de nombreux développeurs. Si sectoriellement cette politique se justifie, les conséquences se répercutent sous la forme d'une déchirure entre groupes sociaux. L'évolution économique des rapports d'exploitation dans le delta intérieur de Niger durant ces vingt dernières années le reflète bien. Une pression accrue sur les ressource naturelles disponible génère des tensions parfois explosives au sein d'un même système d'exploitation et ce type de conflit est majoritaire.
  • La collecte des eaux de surface en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre Water harvesting in western and central Africa
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.‏ United Nations Development Programme (2001)
    Ce livre décrit le contexte technique, socio-économique et institutionnel de la collecte de l'eau en Afrique de l'Ouest et en Afrique Centrale. Les auteurs reconnaissent l'existence d'une variété de technologies endogènes adaptées aux conditions de la région. Ils prennent en compte leur historie, leur impact économique et environnemental ainsi que leur acceptabilité sociale. Dans les rapports des pays respectifs, l'accent est mis sur le développement historique et les changements dans les politiques de conservation de l'eau et des sols.