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Supporting Gazan farming and livestock-keeping households to restore food production
No full textThrough the Special Fund for Emergency and Resilience Activities (SFERA), the Government of Belgium contributed USD 1 million to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to support the restoration of food production and livelihoods in the Gaza Strip. The contribution will enable FAO to provide conditional cash and in-kind assistance to vulnerable farming and livestock-keeping households, helping them resume production amid severe access and import constraints. This document outlines the context of the intervention and the significance of Belgium’s time-critical contribution
Navigating compliance – Joint inspection schemes
No full textJoint inspection schemes are a powerful tool in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. Since 2017, they have played a key role in fostering compliance with GFCM conservation and management measures across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, enhancing cooperation and promoting knowledge exchange and best practices. There are currently five ongoing joint inspection schemes in the GFCM area of application, which either operate at the subregional level, as in the Strait of Sicily, the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea, or focus on specific species, such as common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus)
Bangkok, Thailand, 8-10 May 2024
No full textThe regional benchmarking workshop on AMR surveillance in human health, animal health and environment sectors was convened in Bangkok, Thailand, from 8–10 May 2024 to help build a better understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance activities within and between all sectors.The FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific organized the workshop in close collaboration with its Tripartite partners WHO and WOAH under the Regional Tripartite AMR Project, funded by the European Union. The workshop brought together government representatives engaged in AMR surveillance in human health, animal health (terrestrial and aquatic animals) and environment, along with international experts, development partners and regional economic integration organizations. Also attending were members of the Quadripartite organizations (FAO, UNEP, WHO, WOAH) at the global, regional and country levels. The FAO Reference Centre for AMR and veterinary epidemiology, WHO and WOAH Collaborating Centres for AMR, and the European Food Safety Agency were also represented. Key priorities were agreed which are now being implemented by the Tripartite across the region
Resilience and behaviour change assessment in the United Republic of Tanzania in the districts of Kaliua, Mlele, Sikonge and Urambo
No full textThis document presents findings from comprehensive resilience surveys conducted in September 2025 across four districts in western Tanzania (Kaliua, Mlele, Sikonge, and Urambo). Using FAO's SHARP+ methodology, the assessment evaluates smallholder farmers' climate resilience at the household level.The research was implemented as part of the Drylands Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP), which works toward Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) across eleven countries in Africa and Central Asia.Key components include:- Detailed resilience scores across 21 modules spanning environmental, economic, social, and governance domains- Behavior change assessment identifying barriers and motivators affecting adoption of sustainable practices- Focus on key sustainable interventions, including forest beekeeping, pollinator-friendly crop diversification (black beans, groundnuts), and implementation of sustainable land and forest management practicesThis assessment provides critical insights to guide the development of resilient solutions to common challenges faced in dryland ecosystems
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No full textSustainable pig feeding practices
No full textPig farming is a crucial livelihood and nutrition source in Mizoram, particularly in the Dampa–Thorangtlang landscape, where the Global Environment Facility (GEF) 6 cycle, Green-Ag project is being implemented. Despite pigs constituting more than 80 percent of the state’s livestock population, pork production remains insufficient to meet high local demand, leading to dependence on imports. One of the key challenges faced by smallholder farmers is access to clear, practical knowledge on sustainable pig feeding practices.The brochure on ‘Sustainable pig feeding practices’ has been developed to address this gap by presenting complex information in a simple, farmer-friendly format. Drawing from locally available feed ingredients such as banana stem, taro, papaya, sweet potato leaves, rice bran, and kitchen waste, the brochure highlights:• Key ingredients for balanced pig diets• Step-by-step feed preparation methods• Recommended feeding frequency for pigs of different age groups and physiological stages• Practical do’s and don’ts for ensuring animal health and productivityBy using visual cues and concise instructions, the brochure ensures easier understanding by farmers. It complements ongoing Farmer Field School (FFS) trainings and serves as a handy reference tool to promote sustainable pig farming practices in Green-Ag villages, ultimately contributing to improved income, food security, and reduced pressure on forests
Technical brief
No full textWomen are essential contributors to agrifood systems but continue to face structural inequalities, including limited access to paid maternity leave and fair employment protections, particularly in informal employment roles. This technical brief presents evidence on the benefits of investing in breastfeeding and paid maternity leave for women working in agrifood systems as complementary interventions to improve maternal and child health and nutrition outcomes. It outlines the economic, environmental and social value of breastfeeding, and examines how paid maternity leave supports optimal breastfeeding practices, women’s well-being and workforce participation. Drawing on feasibility studies and policy experiences, the brief reviews approaches to extending maternity protection across formal and informal agrifood sectors, highlighting that such investments are feasible and cost-effective when compared with the economic losses associated with suboptimal breastfeeding. It situates paid maternity leave within relevant global policy frameworks and underscores its role in promoting more equitable, inclusive, resilient and nutrition-sensitive agrifood systems