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BrochureScaling-up the sustainable intensification of agriculture
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2016Agriculture is a potent sector for economic growth and rural development in many countries throughout the developing world. Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture (SIA) can provide the best socio-economic rewards for family farmers while protecting the environment. South-South Cooperation (SSC) is one modality that can facilitate the expansion of SIA by encouraging partnerships between countries so that greater numbers across the global South can benefit. -
FactsheetStrengthening the Capacity of Agricultural Extension Services in Central Asia on Sustainable Intensification of Crop Production - TCP/SEC/3601 2020
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No results found.Central Asia is in transition from a centrally administrated and planned economy to a private-sector driven and market economy. As a result of reforms, privatization and the transformation of farms, numerous private farms have been established, and former farm members have received their land share and established family farms. However, most rural farmers do not have an agricultural background, while extension systems do not exist or are very weak. In most Central Asian countries, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been set up to provide extension services that were formerly provided by research institutes. In some countries, ministries of agriculture are attempting to take the lead role in developing extension systems. In Tajikistan, each village organization has recruited an agricultural specialist to provide extension services to farmers and rural populations. NGOs actively involved in the development of agriculture in countries of the region also closely cooperate with FAO and act as implementing partners in most projects. However, the technical knowledge and capacity of the NGO specialists need to be improved if they are to provide better services to farmers to enable the latter to improve crop production and increase yields. The aim of the project was to support public and private extension service providers (SPs) to improve technical capacities and enhance knowledge of modern crop management. The project would also facilitate countries to formulate a strategy for more effective agricultural extension. -
Technical bookConservation Agriculture and Sustainable Crop Intensification in Karatu District, Tanzania 2012
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No results found.Future global food security relies not only on high production and access to food but also on the need to address the destructive effects of current agricultural production systems on ecosystem services (Foresight, 2011) and increase the resilience of production systems to the effects of climate change. CA enables the sustainable intensification of agriculture by conserving and enhancing the quality of the soil, leading to higher yields and the protection of the local environment a nd ecosystem services. The present publication describes the experiences of introducing Conservation Agriculture as a concept for sustainable crop production intensification in farming communities of Karatu District, Tanzania. The case study explains the adoption process nad shows the impact of Conservation Agriculture in terms of agricultural production, environment and ecosystem services, livelihoods and other socio economic factors. The case study is directed to policy makers, scientists and environmentalists and should help decision making towards sustainable intensification concepts for agriculture.
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