The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance launched a report highlighting the needs for investment in agricultural practices at the Rio +20 Summit, entitled “Nourishing the World Sustainability: Scaling Up Agro-Ecology.” It addresses traditional crop management practices, particularly as combined with ecological concepts and customized for local contexts, and makes a case for reduced pesticides, arguing that crops […]
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RSS feed for this sectionUNDP and EAC Launch Initiative to Boost Food Production, Opportunities in Agriculture Value Chains
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The United Nations Development Program and the East Africa Community have joined forces to “boost food production, pursuit and income opportunities for farmers by advancing cultivation value bondage in East Africa.” Sorghum, soy and dairy are of particular focus. Infrastructure challenges increases commodity prices. http://www.africanews.it/english/undp-and-eac-launch-initiative-to-boost-food-production-opportunities-in-agriculture-value-chains/
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Post-Harvest Systems in IFAD Projects – A Review
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A slide presentation on “Post-harvest systems in IFAD projects – A Review” by Joy S. Afenyo Consultant, PTA, and Wafaa El-Khoury, Senior Technical Advisor, PTA, was posted online. http://www.slideshare.net/ifad/review-of-postharvest-systems-in-ifad-projects
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Food Security Programme Management
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The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Food Security Programme Management. The year-long online diploma, starting March 1, 2012, is taught by an international team with extensive field experience. Students will understand food security and be better prepared to undertake and support food security work in their communities. The programs specializations include […]
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Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Increasing Global Food Supplies
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‘Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Increasing Global Food Supplies’ is a report from a workshop held by the National Research Council. Agricultural issues related to climate change, energy efficiency, food value chain, political economy, and more are all discussed. http://www.scribd.com/doc/76873514/Exploring-Sustainable-Solutions
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Application of Semiochemicals for Post-Harvest Pest Management
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Lambert Academic Publishing released a new book on Jan. 6, 2012 titled ‘Application of Semiochemicals for Post-Harvest Pest Management’. The book provides estimates of pest-induced losses of foods, in particular stored grain, as well as analysis of why semiochemicals are a promising alternative to conventional pesticides, and more. https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog/details/store/gb/book/978-3-8473-3553-5/application-of-semiochemicals-for-post-harvest-pest-management
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Fast for Life! Reflect on Global Food Waste and Post Harvest Losses
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The Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance, an international network of churches and Christian organizations focusing on food advocacy as well as other global issues, is promoting a “Fast for Life” initiative, informing network participants to fast, analyze food wastage, and create solutions in their local communities related to farmer PHL, personal food loss, and policy implications. http://www.e-alliance.ch/en/s/news/single/article/2012/01/10/fast-for-life-reflect-on-global-food-waste-and-post-harvest-losses/
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The Contribution of Fossil Fuels to (a) Feeding Humanity and (b) Habitat Conservation?
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Guest post by Indur M. Goklany, policy analyst for the US Deptartment of the Interior, assessing “The Contribution of Fossil Fuels to (a) Feeding Humanity and (b) Habitat Conservation.” The article acknowledges that PHL reduction often increases the amount of fossil fuel, and examines other instances of productivity and efficiency that are creating problems in […]
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Food Loss Reduction Strategy
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The FAO also released a brochure (PDF) condensing the main information relayed in the Global Food Losses and Food Waste report, as well as providing information on FAO partners, events, and their intervention strategy. http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ags/publications/brochure_phl_low.pdf
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“Energy-Smart” Agriculture Need to Escape Fossil Fuel Trap
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The FAO is pushing for efficient energy usage in the agricultural sector, as a means of combating food price and fossil fuel price increases. The food sector uses 95 exa-Joules yearly, which is nearly 30% of energy consumption globally. Efficient postharvest processing and transportation can help to reduce energy use, and PHL reduction gains a […]
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