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Proceedings of the Regional Consultation on Engaging with Academia and Research Institutions (ARIs) to Support Family Farmers and Food System Transformation During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

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Proceedings of the Regional Consultation on Engaging with Academia and Research Institutions (ARIs) to Support Family Farmers and Food System Transformation During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

A two-day virtual regional consultation titled “Engaging with Academia and Research Institutions (ARIs) to Support Family Farmers and Food System Transformation During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia” was held by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) and the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) from 8–9 December 2021. The consultation was organized in collaboration with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), International Cooperation Centre of Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD), Group For Research and Technology Exchanges (GRET), and with technical assistance from FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP). It was attended by 157 international participants and 51 speakers coming from different academic and research institutions (ARIs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), government agencies, and development partners. The regional consultation highlighted the importance of collaboration among ARIs, family farmers’ organizations, government agencies, and development partners in Asia in enhancing the livelihoods of family farmers and developing their capacities to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through agroecology. This publication compiles the proceedings of the two-day virtual regional consultation and marks an important milestone in initiating a stocktaking of existing initiatives and collaborations between ARIs, inter-government agencies and family farmers’ organizations in the region with a specific focus on agroecology and sustainable food systems.

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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Linking agriculture and tourism to strengthen agrifood systems in Asia and the Pacific

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Linking agriculture and tourism to strengthen agrifood systems in Asia and the Pacific

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Agrifood systems in Asia and the Pacific can be strengthened by tapping on agrifood-tourism linkages. When tourism and agrifood systems interact, both synergies and competition appear. Agriculture and tourism compete between themselves and other sectors for land, water, labour, capital, and transport and logistics services. Cross-sectoral synergies arise when agriculture and tourism influence each other through their respective demand conditions and changes in the enabling environment. These cross-sectoral synergies can be instrumental in strengthening agrifood systems in the region and addressing interlinked crises in the post-pandemic era.Governments across Asia and the Pacific have acknowledged the potential of tapping into agrifood- tourism linkages to advance sustainable development in both urban (food tourism) and rural areas (mostly agricultural tourism), and are implementing efforts to develop this subsector.Agrifood-tourism linkages can create income-generating opportunities for farmers and tourism operators, boost employment and stimulate overall economic growth, promote the development of sustainable agrifood systems, prevent rural youth outmigration and help preserve culinary and agricultural heritage.This publication guides policymakers in the region in the preparation of a strategic plan aimed at developing agrifood tourism and the tourism food value chain as drivers of sustainable development. The successful positioning of a country or location as a culinary or agricultural tourism destination and the creation of synergies between the agriculture and tourism sectors requires a shared vision and coordination between policymakers, destination managers, tourism and agrifood businesses, chefs, farmers and other key stakeholders.

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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Proceedings of the National Workshop on Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture in Myanmar

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Yezi Agricultural University

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Proceedings of the National Workshop on Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture in Myanmar

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,Yezi Agricultural University

The “Sustainable Cropland and Forest Management in Priority Agro-ecosystems of Myanmar” Project of FAO in Myanmar is a five-year project (2016-2021) funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) and being jointly coordinated and implemented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation (MoNREC) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation (MoALI). The project has supported establishment of a National CSA at Yezin Agriculture University in Myanmar. One of the key activities of the National CSA Center is to organize annual workshop/conference to share ideas, opportunities and challenges with regards to CSA and SLM and to discuss on the way forwards. Such workshops will focus on different themes of CSA and SLM every year. Accordingly, the first workshop was organized by the CSA Center at YAU on 14th Sep 2018 and the theme of this workshop was “Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture in Myanmar”. This proceeding presents the background of the project and workshop and compiles all the papers presented during the workshop.

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The State of Food and Agriculture 2007

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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The State of Food and Agriculture 2007

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

International food aid has rightly been credited with saving millions of lives and is often the only thing that stands between vulnerable people and death. However, it was a serious obstacle in the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations and has been sharply criticised as a donor-driven response that creates dependency on the part of recipients and undermines local agricultural producers and traders upon whom sustainable food security depends. This issue of the 'State of Food and Agriculture' report examines the issues and controversies surrounding international food aid, particularly in crisis situations. It considers the ways in which food aid can support sustainable improvements in food security, in order to preserve its essential humanitarian role whilst minimising the possibility of harmful secondary impacts.

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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Agricultural extension in transition worldwide

Policies and strategies for reform

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Agricultural extension in transition worldwide

Policies and strategies for reform

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

This publication contains twelve modules which cover a selection of major reform measures in agricultural extension being promulgated and implemented internationally, such as linking farmers to markets, making advisory services more demand-driven, promoting pluralistic advisory systems, and enhancing the role of advisory services within agricultural innovation systems. The reform issues consider the changing roles of the various public, private and non-governmental providers, and highlights the collaboration required to create synergies for more efficient and effective high quality services responding to the needs and demands of smallholder farmers. The modules draw on reform experiences worldwide and provide an introduction, definitions and a discussion for each specific reform measure, as well as case studies, tools, exercises and a reference list. The reform topics are envisaged for policy-makers, management and senior staff of institutions providing agricultural and rural advisory services. It can also be very useful for students studying agriculture, rural development, and extension in particular. This is a substantially updated version of the 2009 publication of the same title, but with only nine modules. These nine modules were restructured and up-dated, and three modules were added. The layout of the modules changed to allow a better overview for the reader.

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Food & Agriculture Org.

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A learning framework for inclusive, integrated and innovative public policy cycles for family farming

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Fund for Agriculture Development

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A learning framework for inclusive, integrated and innovative public policy cycles for family farming

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,International Fund for Agriculture Development

Public policies for family farming – when done appropriately – provide a perfect match between different policy areas related to productive, economic, social, environmental and cultural dimensions of sustainable food systems. The Learning framework for inclusive, integrated and innovative public policy cycles for family farming was developed under the framework of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019–2028) to support policymakers, family farmers’ organizations and other relevant stakeholders to increase their understanding of public policy cycles and family farming related policies. This technical and methodological capacity development programme is adaptable to local, national or regional priorities. It offers a holistic perspective to building knowledge and capacity of the various actors involved in the design, implementation and review of effective and coherent policies and programmes. This learning framework responds to the needs of multiple actors, expressed during the UNDFF pre-consultation process, to identify ways to create truly effective and efficient policy frameworks for family farming, and to better engage and participate during policy processes. To provide an appropriate answer to these needs the learning framework was designed through a participatory process building on the experience of governments and family farmers’ organizations, researchers and UN staff, gathering inputs from all relevant actors around the world.

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9251378673

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Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics

By: National Research Council,Board on Science and Technology for International Development,Board on Agriculture,Committee on Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics

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Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics

By: National Research Council,Board on Science and Technology for International Development,Board on Agriculture,Committee on Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics

Rainforests are rapidly being cleared in the humid tropics to keep pace with food demands, economic needs, and population growth. Without proper management, these forests and other natural resources will be seriously depleted within the next 50 years. Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics provides critically needed direction for developing strategies that both mitigate land degradation, deforestation, and biological resource losses and help the economic status of tropical countries through promotion of sustainable agricultural practices. The book includes: A practical discussion of 12 major land use options for boosting food production and enhancing local economies while protecting the natural resource base. Recommendations for developing technologies needed for sustainable agriculture. A strategy for changing policies that discourage conserving and managing natural resources and biodiversity. Detailed reports on agriculture and deforestation in seven tropical countries.

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0309047498

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The nutrition and health potential of geographical indication foods

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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The nutrition and health potential of geographical indication foods

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Traditional foods, diets and food systems play an important role in people’s nutritional status. As the best products of traditional food systems, geographical indication (GI) foods have a great potential to contribute to healthy diets and curb non-communicable diseases. This paper presents five case studies around the world on the nutritional potential of registered GI foods and explores the link between the production processes and the nutritional composition of the final products. The nutritional characteristics of these foods can be largely attributed to their unique ingredients and production procedures, which are linked to their geographical origins.The paper also discusses the development of GI specifications to maintain and improve nutritional values, the role of GI foods in healthy diets, and the determination of food composition. Finally, suggestions on how to leverage GI foods for healthy diets are provided.

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9251341605

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Community-based forestry assessment

A training manual

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,The Center for People and Forests

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Community-based forestry assessment

A training manual

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations ,The Center for People and Forests

In 2019, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) published a framework to provide important insights into the successes and shortcomings of community-based forestry at the country level. A framework to assess the extent and effectiveness of community-based forestry also helps national governments determine and track the extent and effectiveness of the wide array of CBF initiatives. This training manual is written for forestry practitioners who want to learn how to use FAO’s framework.

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Information and Communication for Natural Resource Management in Agriculture

A Training Sourcebook

By: University of the Philippines at Los Baños. Institute of Development Communication

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Information and Communication for Natural Resource Management in Agriculture

A Training Sourcebook

By: University of the Philippines at Los Baños. Institute of Development Communication

This sourcebook is the result of a collective work jointly undertaken by the College of Development Communication of the University of Los Banos, the Philippines, and FAO Communication for Development Group, in their effort to support collaborative natural resources management in agriculture in Cambodia. This sourcebook is intended to be ready reference material for communication specialists and facilitators organizing training and capability building in communication for development as a strategic component of sustainable natural resource management and rural livelihood initiatives.

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9251054827

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Rapid Growth of Selected Asian Economies

Lessons and Implications for Agriculture and Food Security, Synthesis Report (Policy Assistance Series)

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Rapid Growth of Selected Asian Economies

Lessons and Implications for Agriculture and Food Security, Synthesis Report (Policy Assistance Series)

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

This publication is part of a three-volume study on lessons learned and implications for agriculture and food security in the context of rapid growth in selected Asian economies. This volume summarises the main findings of the five country case studies (China, India, the Republic of Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam) on lessons learned to assist countries in restructuring their agricultural sectors for sustainable rural development in response to changing market and trade opportunities, and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals on poverty and hunger eradication.

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9251055076

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Paying Farmers for Environmental Services

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Paying Farmers for Environmental Services

By: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Book's by The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

Proceedings of the Regional Consultation on Engaging with Academia and Research Institutions (ARIs) to Support Family Farmers and Food System Transformation During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia

Proceedings of the Regional Consultation on Engaging with Academia and Research Institutions (ARIs) to Support Family Farmers and Food System Transformation During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia

Linking agriculture and tourism to strengthen agrifood systems in Asia and the Pacific

Linking agriculture and tourism to strengthen agrifood systems in Asia and the Pacific

Proceedings of the National Workshop on Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture in Myanmar

Proceedings of the National Workshop on Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture in Myanmar

The State of Food and Agriculture 2007

The State of Food and Agriculture 2007

Agricultural extension in transition worldwide

Agricultural extension in transition worldwide

A learning framework for inclusive, integrated and innovative public policy cycles for family farming

A learning framework for inclusive, integrated and innovative public policy cycles for family farming

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics

Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment in the Humid Tropics

The nutrition and health potential of geographical indication foods

The nutrition and health potential of geographical indication foods

Community-based forestry assessment

Community-based forestry assessment

Information and Communication for Natural Resource Management in Agriculture

Information and Communication for Natural Resource Management in Agriculture

Rapid Growth of Selected Asian Economies

Rapid Growth of Selected Asian Economies

Paying Farmers for Environmental Services

Paying Farmers for Environmental Services

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