News
Books
Organic Agriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAIB MAI
Library Library
Newsletter
Documentation Center
Natural resources
Economic
from the LibraryAquaculture Organic Agriculture
Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
Newsletter
Books
Newsletter
Documentation Center
Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Natural resources
Economic
News from the library is a bimonthly newsletter providing timely, lively and informative articles on new releases from CIHEAM Bari Institute, the latest additions to the library's collection of books and articles, focus on the most important scientific journals, news from the world's libraries and international associations' activities.
Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
www.iamb.it
Contents
Libraries Around the World Prepare for a New Normal
Press Review
p.1
welcomed the addendum to the Johns Hopkins report which states that “libraries that incorporate social activities or community gatherings into their services should refer to the ‘community centers’ category” – a category considered as medium to high risk, similar to restaurants and retail stores.
p.6
In Germany, the Bremen Public Library held a press conference with CEO, Barbara Lison and the Deputy Minister for Culture, Carmen Emigholz, on the reopening of the library.
FAO Repository Library reviews: ■■ Agriculture
■■ Fisheries and aquaculture
p.8
■■ Food safety
p.13
■■ Forestry
p.14
■■ Climate change p.16 ■■ Economic and social development p.18 ■■ Animal production and health p.20 ■■ Plant production and health p.21
Editor-in-chief: Luigi Sisto Editorial board: Giuseppe Inchingolo Wanda Occhialini Graphic design and layout: Fabio La Notte
Newsletter
N° 3 - 2020 - May-June
Curbside or remote pickup Across the world, many countries have begun a gradual reopening of public life in an attempt to return a sense of normalcy to residents’ lives and diminish the economic impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic. In South Korea, baseball has resumed, though the season began five-weeks late, and teams are playing to empty stands outfitted with photos of masked fans. Through the specific restrictions put in place, and those being lifted vary widely across the globe, libraries are struggling to figure out the best course of action to safely resume providing services to their communities. The Australian Library and Information Association sums it up nicely: “Reopening will not mean going back to the way things were pre-COVID-19; it will mean putting in place the ‘new normal’ approach to library services.” Libraries are not “low-risk” After pushback from librarians, on April 20th, Johns Hopkins amended their previously published report which originally classified libraries as “low-risk” for re-opening. “There’s a perception that libraries are still these quiet, austere temples of knowledge, but we’ve really become community centers and gathering places,” said Peter Coyl, Director of the Montclair Public Library in New Jersey, in a recent Forbes article about the change. This comes as no surprise to librarians, who
1
Many restaurants have continued to serve customers throughout the pandemic by offering curbside pickup of online or telephone orders. Most libraries have suspended all borrowing of physical items, often beefing up their digital collections to fill the gap. However, some libraries have offered curbside pickup, and many are considering it as a first phase of reopening. In British Columbia, the Vancouver Public Library allows users to schedule a time to pick up holds. Users provide identification through a window, then back up beyond 6 ft. while library staff leave a bag of requested materials outside the door to be retrieved. When materials are returned through the book drop, staff members leave them untouched for 72 hours as a safety precaution. Of course, each library will need to make the decisions that work best for their individual circumstances, but Australian librarian, Jane Cowell, has published an article offering key tips for libraries who are offering limited services in a pandemic. Additionally, remote holds pickup solutions further reduce user/staff contact while still providing access to physical library materials. Ulsan Metropolitan City Library in South Korea has been using bibliotheca’s remoteLockers to provide access to physical materials during the pandemic. A college student in Ulsan has shared a lovely account of
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
back to index
his experience of using the service on his personal blog. Mokpo Public Library, in South Korea, began offering night-time pick up of materials through remoteLockers in January, just before the Covid-19 crisis began. “It allows the library to reach more local people and… contributes to the expansion of community’s reading population and the realization of a book-reading city,” says Director Cheolrock Oh.
Press Review
Phased reopening of library buildings Continued social distancing concerns mean it will be a while before libraries are again the bustling centers of community activity, full of story time tots, book clubs, and study groups. Still, as some businesses begin to reopen at limited capacity, it may be helpful for libraries to take cues from those that have begun to reopen as they determine their own process for a phased approach. Retailers are using ticker counters, or people-counting technology to ensure that they do not exceed a safe capacity, while using ground markings to help those waiting in line to maintain a safe distance from each other. Similar measures are being taken at Bremen Public Library in Germany, which reopened to patrons on May 4th.
2
Inside stores, aisles have been designated for one-way traffic using signage both on aisle end-caps and on the floors. Restaurants and coffeeshops are removing furniture or taping it off so that customers sit a safe distance from others. In China, where some libraries have begun opening to the public, similar practices are in place. At the Shanghai Public Library, patrons use the library’s WeChat account to reserve a time to borrow materials. Visits are limited to one hour, and users may not sit or read in the library. Materials may be borrowed from the first-floor general collection only and the children’s area is not yet open for use. Inside the library, different routes have been established for borrowing and returning items.
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
Newsletter
In Germany, libraries are opening on a state by state basis. Some monitor the number of patrons inside the library by requiring all users (even children) to use a separate basket – the baskets are limited and allow for staff to see at a glance how many users are inside the library. Children’s areas and group meeting spaces are closed, and all seating furniture has been removed. Patrons are encouraged to limit their visits to 20 minutes (though this can vary from library to library) and facilities are open for borrowing and returning items only.
Protecting Staff and Users Obviously, a first step towards protecting the health and well-being of staff and users is preventing contact with those already sick. Health questionnaires and temperature checks are being widely used in Asia to screen visitors before allowing admittance to establishments. Social norms vary widely across the globe, and libraries will need to be sensitive to the tolerance levels of their own communities. However, even in the US, some businesses are requiring temperature checks and PPE for visitors. Once inside the library, care must be taken to limit contact between staff and users. In addition to providing staff with masks and gloves, some institutions are taking extra precautions. In Brandenburg, Germany, The Brandenburg Museum Association’s guidelines include building plexiglass shields for ticket desks, providing disinfectant for staff, taking credit cards instead of cash and regular cleaning of facilities. The Library Association in Germany has published recommendations for the reopening of libraries, as has an inter-association group of librarians in France.
However, unlike restaurants and museums, which have a limited number of high-touch items to disinfect, libraries must contend with thousands of materials, many of which cannot be simply wiped down with disinfectant. In China, many libraries are using UV sanitizers to disinfect materials after return. In other parts of the world, libraries are developing their own protocols – some with multiple book drops are using one per day, then retrieving materials after a 72-hour waiting period. Others are configuring their AMH systems to deliver returned items to bins where the materials remain for a three-day period before being handled. The French guidelines also recommend a three-day quarantine for paper or cardboard materials, but recommend a 10-day quarantine for those with plastic covers. The Bremen Public Library in Germany has partnered with a local theater company to build plexiglass protected workspaces for staff. The creative arrangement means that the library pays only for materials, while the labor is provided by the theater as part of a collaborative partnership. Libraries with automated return solutions are able to ensure that returns are updated in users’ accounts immediately, allowing users to avoid late penalties or exceed maximum loan limits while waiting for materials to be safe to touch. Self-service and Touchless Service More Important Than Ever Pre-Covid 73% of shoppers preferred to handle their transactions via self-service. Since the pandemic began, 87% of grocery shoppers prefer to shop in stores with touchless or robust self-service options. Though the threat of this particular virus will end, there can be no doubt that it will have a permanent impact on people’s perceptions about safety and preferences for limited contact. In the wake of Covid-19, self-service library technologies will be more important than ever. To reduce risk to staff and users alike, libraries should encourage users to borrow and return items through self-service kiosks whenever available, eliminating the need for unnecessary human interaction. Hand sanitizer stations at self-checkout can reduce contamination of surfaces, however, bibliotheca selfChecks can easily be
3
Press Review
The Australian Library and Information Association has published a very helpful checklist outlining a wellthought-out, gradual response to reopening that is likely to be useful for all libraries, regardless of location.
back to index
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
back to index
configured for a completely touchless experience. Additionally, users can borrow materials directly from their own mobile devices with cloudLibrary checkout, reducing fear or anxiety for library users.
Press Review
The future of libraries is seamlessly physical and digital It must not go without saying that librarians and library staff have shown remarkable fortitude, creativity, and resilience during this crisis. Without the benefit of physical buildings and materials, libraries have continued to serve their communities by offering digital collections, video-conference book clubs, recorded and broadcast storytimes, webinars, and online consulting. As libraries around the globe begin to reopen, these new virtual ways of connecting and communicating will no doubt, become an ever more important part of the library landscape. While users are quickly adapting to virtual living and working environments, they are still craving human connections and familiar in-person experiences. Libraries must appeal to users with services that are seamlessly physical and digital. bibliotheca looks forward to partnering with and helping libraries around the world turn this disruption into an opportunity to reimagine the future use of their libraries. [Fonte web: Biblioteca Transforming Libraries]
Prioritizing food safety
Ensuring food safety is a public health priority and an essential step to achieving food security. FAO is the only international organization overseeing all aspects of the food chain, providing a 360° vision on food safety. On World Food Safety Day, have a look at some of FAO’s publications on this topic. For more titles, browse the Publications catalogue. Food control system assessment tool This 5-part publication enables countries to assess their national food control system, identify priority areas of improvement and plan sequential and coordinated activities to reach expected outcomes. Codex nutrient reference values This publication explains how the Codex Alimentarius Commission developed its nutrient reference values for protein, 13 vitamins and 6 minerals recommended to be used in nutrition labelling. Safety and quality of water used in food production and processing. This report provides reviews on current guidance and knowledge on water use and safety for the fresh produce and fishery sectors and water reuse in food establishments, and also on risk management approaches to ensure the safety of water and food supplies. Climate change: Unpacking the burden on food safety. This publication seeks to identify and quantify some current and anticipated food safety issues associated with climate change. The future of food safety This technical summary prepared by FAO and the World Health Organization (WHO) reports on the two international food safety conferences held in Addis Ababa and Geneva in February and April 2019. Compendium of Food Additive Specifications. Joint FAO/ WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), 87th Meeting June 2019. FAO JECFA Monographs 23 This document contains information, analytical methods, and other information that is useful to all those who work with or are interested in food additives and their safe use in food.
With some 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses every year, unsafe food is a threat to human health and economies around the world.
24
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June
Recognizing the role of biodiversity
Newsletter
• Europe and Central Asia regional synthesis for the State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture • Latin America and the Caribbean regional synthesis for the State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture • Near East and North Africa regional synthesis for the State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture • Pacific regional synthesis for the State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture • Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 - Key findings The report aims to inform the public about the state of the forest resources at global, regional and national levels. The key findings will anticipate the release of the full report in late 2020.
The State of the World’s Forests 2020. Forests, biodiversity and people. This edition assesses progress to date in meeting global targets and goals related to forest biodiversity and examines the effectiveness of policies, actions and approaches, in terms of both conservation and sustainable development outcomes. FAO strategy on mainstreaming biodiversity across agricultural sectors The strategy promotes sustainable agricultural practices to conserve and restore biodiversity as a whole. The proposed policies are tailored to address countries’ national priorities and programming frameworks. The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture This publication presents the first global assessment of biodiversity for food and agriculture worldwide, including plants, animals and microorganisms at genetic, species and ecosystem levels, present in and around crop, livestock, forest and aquatic production systems. Read also the regional editions: • Africa regional synthesis for the State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture • Asia regional synthesis for The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture
35
back to index
Press Review
Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
back to index
FAO Repository Library reviews Agriculture Field guide to improve water use efficiency in small-scale agriculture. The case of Burkina Faso, Morocco and Uganda
Agriculture
Type of publication: Book Author(s): Maher Salman, M.; Pek, E.; Lamaddalena, N. Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2019 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Other Entities Involved: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC Pages: 80 ISBN: 978-92-5-131760-0 Agrovoc: Small scale farming; Water resources; Water supply; Irrigation schemes; Water use efficiency; Water conservation; Best practices; Case studies; Burkina Faso; Morocco; Uganda. Abstract: The role of irrigation in gearing agriculture development towards a broader economic growth is undeniable. Accordingly, irrigation is growing into key operational strategy for governments and their agencies to increase agricultural productivity, thus combatting food insecurity and boosting overall growth. While agriculture absorbs rural workforce, generates income and increases food security, it has become the most important driver in freshwater exploitation. The rapid expansion of water demand leads to the generalized phenomena of imbalance between water supply and water demand. This increasing pressure on water resources urges enhancing Water Use Efficiency. Enhancing Water Use Efficiency requires actions at all levels, from agricultural practitioners to scheme managers, and up to the policy-makers. The objective of this Field Guide is to show practical measures to improve Water Use Efficiency in small-scale agriculture based on case studies from Burkina Faso, Morocco and Uganda. The Book not only presents applicable Water Use Efficiency measures, but also guide the readers through their real-term implementation. While the Guide provides complete set of instructions to improve Water Use Efficiency in order to reach optimal irrigation practices, the successful outcome still depends on the farmers’ willingness to embrace and adopt the recommended measures. The Guide holds in evidence that farmers are often constrained by available resources to improve their practices in terms of budget, inputs or labour. In order to take these issues into account, the recommendations are limited on practical measures, which can be followed by farmers without requiring additional resources. Download file Cite this publication as:Maher Salman, M., Pek, E. and Lamaddalena, N. 2019. Field guide to improve water use efficiency in small-scale agriculture – The case of Burkina Faso, Morocco and Uganda. Rome, FAO.
26
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
Newsletter
Oilcrops complex: policy changes and industry measures. Filière oléagineuses: évolution des politiques et des mesures sectorielles. Sector oleaginosas: cambios de políticas y de medidas del sector industrial. Annual compendium – 2019. Compendio annual – 2019. Recueil annuel – 2019.
back to index
Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 86 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132528-5 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8839t
Abstract: The 2019 compendium offers an overview of salient government policies and related private sector measures concerning global and national markets for oilcrops and derived products. Its purpose is to facilitate the work of policy makers, market experts, analysts and other interested stakeholders by providing a short, concise overview of policy developments relevant to the sector. Detailed news items are presented in tabular form (in English only), preceeded by a brief discussion of the key policy trends observed in the year under review. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. Oilcrops complex: policy changes and industry measures. Annual compendium – 2019. Rome. Filière oléagineuses: évolution des politiques et des mesures sectorielles. Recueil annuel – 2019. Rome. Sector oleaginosas: cambios de políticas y de medidas del sector industrial. Compendio annual – 2019. Roma. Water accounting in the Awash River Basin. WaPOR water accounting reports Type of publication: Book Author: FAO and IHE-Delft Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Other Entities Involved: IHE-Delft Pages: 52 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132426-4 By Country/Territory: Ethiopia Agrovoc: Water resources; Water management; Water supply; Water availability; Agricultural sector; Water productivity; Water use efficiency; Remote sensing; Case studies; Awash River; Ethiopia. Abstract: This report provides the water accounting study for Awash River basin in Ethiopia carried out by IHE-Delft using the Water Productivity (WaPOR) data portal of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).The Awash River Basin is the most utilized river basin in Ethiopia hosting most of the industrial activities in the country, a number of small to large scale irrigation schemes and the main population centres of the country with more than 18.6 million people (2017 estimate). The basin faces high water stress during the peak of the irrigation season and frequent flooding in rainy seasons. The Water Accounting Plus (WA+) system designed by IHE Delft with its partners FAO and IWMI has been applied to gain full insights into the state of the water resources in the basin for the period 2009 to 2018. The WA+ framework is a reporting mechanism for water flows, fluxes and stocks that are summarized by means of WA+ sheets. The role of land use and land cover on producing and consuming water is described explicitly. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO and IHE Delft. 2020. Water accounting in the Awash River Basin. FAO WaPOR water accounting reports. Rome.
37
Agriculture
Agrovoc: Oil crops; Oilseeds; Market regulations; International trade; Food standards; Agricultural policies.
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
back to index
FAO Repository Library reviews Fisheries and aquaculture
Fisheries and aquaculture
Data collection systems and methodologies for the inland fisheries of Europe Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Budapest, Hungary Other Entities Involved: Natural Resources Institute Finland (LUKE) Pages: 178 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132256-7 By Country/Territory: Europe Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers ; No. 649 doi: https:// doi.org/10.4060/ca7993en Agrovoc: Inland fisheries; Fishery management; Data collection; Methodology; Good practices; Case studies; Europe. Abstract: Inland fisheries are important sources of ecosystem services contributing to human diet, health, well-being and economies. The evaluation of the importance and value of inland fisheries is one of the biggest challenges for its development. To develop the inland fisheries data collection, we reviewed the current status of data collection in European countries and provided five detailed country examples. The specific country examples give detailed description of data collection, focusing on: 1) country-wide postal survey (Finland) and 2) web-based survey and development of citizen science approach (Denmark). Example 3) from Ireland focuses on recreational salmonid fishing and conservation limits. There are two examples based on logbook returns: 4) one strict system, which is considered to work well (Czech Republic) and 5) one less controlled system, currently not producing reliable results, and under development (Croatia). Case studies were provided in each country example. Finally, the authors discuss the important aspects of inland fisheries data collection and review the methods to provide recommendations. Download file Cite this publication as: Vehanen, T.; Piria, M.; Kubečka, J.; Skov, C.; Kelly, F.; Pokki, H.; Eskelinen, P.; Rahikainen, M.; Keskinen, T.; Artell, J.; Romakkaniemi, A.; Suić, J.; Adámek, Z.; Heimlich, R.; Chalupa, P.; Ženíšková, H.; Lyach, R.; Berg, S.; Birnie-Gauvin, K.; Jepsen, N.; Koed, A.; Pedersen, M. I.; Rasmussen, G.; Gargan, P.,Roche, W. & Arlinghaus, R. 2020. Data collection systems and methodologies for the inland fisheries of Europe. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 649. Budapest, FAO. Fisheries Emergency Rapid Assessment Tool (FERAT) Type of publication: Book Author: Lee, R. U., Read, A., Marttin, F., Poulain, F. & Funge-Smith, S. Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 74 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132314-4 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8261en Agrovoc: Inland fisheries; Capture fisheries; Natural disasters; Emergencies; Risk assessment; Fishing communities; Fishing gear; Fishery resources; Environmental Impact Assessment. Abstract: This manual provides guidance to field personnel and fisheries officers for carrying out the assessments that are essential before making decisions about the procurement and delivery of fishing gears and equipment in natural or
28
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
Newsletter
technological disasters and in complex or protracted emergencies. The manual also offers guidance on the monitoring of these interventions. It focuses on inland capture fisheries.
back to index
Cite this content as: Lee, R. U., Read, A., Marttin, F., Poulain, F. & Funge-Smith, S. 2020. Fisheries Emergency Rapid Assessment Tool (FERAT). FAO. Rome.
Worldwide review of bottom fisheries in the high seas in 2016 Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Other Entities Involved: GEF Pages: 342 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132183-6 Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers ; No. 657 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca7692en Agrovoc: High sea fisheries; Pelagic fisheries; Ecosystems; Fishery resources; Fishery management; Fishery data; Surveys. Abstract: The Worldwide review of bottom fisheries in the high seas in 2016 is an update to the first Worldwide review of bottom fisheries in the high seas, published in 2009 based on information from 2003 to 2006. It provides states and other interested parties with a summary of the current status of high seas bottom fisheries worldwide. The present, updated review begins with a description of the demersal finfish and shellfish resources, before offering a global perspective on fisheries and management; it then provides specific, regional information over eleven chapters covering the high seas of the world’s oceans, by region. Drawing on data up to and including 2016, it provides a survey of the current state of bottom fisheries since the original Worldwide review, considering these fisheries in the context of their historical evolution. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. Worldwide review of bottom fisheries in the high seas in 2016. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 657. Rome.
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020. Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 244 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132692-3 Serial Title: The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) ; 2020 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9229en Agrovoc: Sustainable fisheries; Sustainable aquaculture; Code of conduct for responsible fisheries; New technology; Biosecurity; Sustainable Development Goals. Abstract: The 2020 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture has a particular focus on sustainability. This reflects a number of specific considerations. First, 2020 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (the Code). Second, several Sustainable Development
39
Fisheries and aquaculture
Download file
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
Fisheries and aquaculture
back to index
Goal indicators mature in 2020. Third, FAO hosted the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability in late 2019, and fourth, 2020 sees the finalization of specific FAO guidelines on sustainable aquaculture growth, and on social sustainability along value chains. While Part 1 retains the format of previous editions, the structure of the rest of the publication has been revised. Part 2 opens with a special section marking the twenty fifth anniversary of the Code. It also focuses on issues coming to the fore, in particular, those related to Sustainable Development Goal 14 and its indicators for which FAO is the “custodian” agency. In addition, Part 2 covers various aspects of fisheries and aquaculture sustainability. The topics discussed range widely, from data and information systems to ocean pollution, product legality, user rights and climate change adaptation. Part 3 now forms the final part of the publication, covering projections and emerging issues such as new technologies and aquaculture biosecurity. It concludes by outlining steps towards a new vision for capture fisheries. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture aims to provide objective, reliable and up-to-date information to a wide audience – policymakers, managers, scientists, stakeholders and indeed everyone interested in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020. Sustainability in action. Rome.
Assessment of the integration of fisheries and aquaculture in policy development. Framework and application in Africa Type of publication: Book Author: Murekezi, P., Martone, E. and Menezes, A. Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 138 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132760-9 By Country/Territory: Africa Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers; No. 663 Series number: No. 663 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9322en Agrovoc: Fisheries; Aquaculture production; Fishery products; Consumption; Regional policies; National planning; Frameworks; Africa. Abstract: This document was prepared within the framework of the FAO’s Strategic Objective 1 (SO1): Help eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. This document served as a background paper to present the status of policy mainstreaming and policy research for the improvement of policy development in aquaculture in support of food security, nutrition and poverty eradication. The document was presented in various African fora and received the validation of the stakeholders for its publication as part of policy research. Specifically, the paper was presented and included the inputs from the Consultative Meeting on Aquaculture Policy Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 3 to 4 December 2018, 37th SADC Fisheries and Aquaculture technical meeting in Windhoek and the Consultative meeting on “improving policy development in aquaculture in support of food security, nutrition and poverty eradication” held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 10 to 14 June 2019. This research report includes recommendations by the stakholders to guide the mainstreaming of fisheries and aquaculture within wider policy frameworks, for the formulation and implementation of technical programmes for enhanced food security and nutrition at country and regional level in Africa. Download file Cite this publication as: Murekezi, P., Martone, E. & Menezes, A. Assessment of the integration of fisheries and aquaculture in policy development – Framework and application in Africa. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 663. Rome, FAO.
10 2
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June
Newsletter
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability: strengthening the science-policy nexus. FAO headquarters, 18–21 November 2019, Rome, Italy Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 116 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132654-1 Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Proceedings ; No. 65 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9165en Agrovoc: Sustainable fisheries; Capture fisheries; Food security; Sustainable livelihoods; Fishery policies; New technology; Impact assessment. Abstract: The International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability: strengthening the science-policy nexus was held to support the development of a new vision for more sustainable and socially just fisheries, and more resilient to the challenges of the twenty-first century. The event managed to gather an incredibly diverse group of participants from different sectors and regions around the world. Moreover, a set of recommendations emerged from the sessions’ discussions, that will help improve the sustainability of capture fisheries and progress towards the different targets and objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability: strengthening the science-policy nexus. FAO Headquarters. 18–21 November 2019. Rome, Italy. Fisheries and Aquaculture Proceedings No. 65. Rome.
Technical guidelines for scientific surveys in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Procedures and sampling for demersal (bottom and beam) trawl surveys and pelagic acoustic surveys Type of publication: Book Author: Carpentieri, P.; Bonanno, A.; Scarcella, G. Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 108 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132555-1 Serial Title: FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers ; No. 641 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8870en Agrovoc: Fishery resources; Stock assessment; Fishery surveys; Methodology; Guidelines; Mediterranean Sea; Black Sea. Abstract: In the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, the assessment of demersal stocks mainly relies on scientific surveys (bottom and beam trawl) while the assessment of pelagic stocks is essentially based on acoustic surveys using acoustic techniques with mid-water trawling. These routine surveys-atsea provide essential information, which in turn are crucial to fine-tune the assessments of the status of resources and to estimate more precisely indicators at the population and fish community levels. However, survey practices differ from one subregion to another, each approach having its own strengths and limitations. In addition, there is still a lack of large-scale standardized surveys aimed at analysing the diversity and distribution of the main demersal and pelagic species across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. One way of tackling this issue is to carry out international scientific surveys covering the main demersal and pelagic stocks based on a common methodology. The methodology presented in this publication aims at supporting the planning and implementation of regional demersal
11 3
back to index
Fisheries and aquaculture
Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
Fisheries and aquaculture
back to index
(bottom and beam) trawl and pelagic acoustic surveys. It can be useful for the implementation of new surveys-at-sea in areas where demersal trawl and pelagic acoustic surveys are not regularly carried out. It can also contribute to increasing comparability between existing surveys thanks to the standardization of methods, sampling of catches and data recording and analysis. Finally, it represents a valuable tool to define minimum requirements towards sustainability and management objectives at the regional and subregional level. Download file Cite this publication as: Carpentieri, P., Bonanno, A. & Scarcella, G. 2020. Technical guidelines for scientific surveys in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers No. 641. Rome. FAO.
12 2
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
Newsletter
FAO Repository Library reviews
back to index
Food safety Climate change: Unpacking the burden on food safety
Agrovoc: Climate change; Food systems; Food production; Food security; Food safety; Foodborne diseases; Pathogens; Parasites; Plankton blooms; Heavy metals; Pesticides; Mycotoxins; Microplastics. Abstract: Climate change is causing unprecedented damage to our ecosystem. Increasing temperatures, ocean warming and acidification, severe droughts, wildfires, altered precipitation patterns, melting glaciers, rising sea levels and amplification of extreme weather events have direct implications for our food systems. While the impacts of such environmental factors on food security are well known, the effects on food safety receive less attention. The purpose of Climate change: Unpacking the burden on food safety is to identify and attempt to quantify some current and anticipated food safety issues that are associated with climate change. The food safety hazards considered in the publication are foodborne pathogens and parasites, harmful algal blooms, pesticides, mycotoxins and heavy metals with emphasis on methylmercury. There is also, a dedicated section on the benefits of forward- looking approaches such as horizon scanning and foresight, which will not only aid in anticipating future challenges in a shifting global food safety landscape, but also help build resilient food systems that can be continually updated as more knowledge is assimilated. By building a more widespread and better understanding of the consequences climate change has on food safety, it is hoped that this document will aid in fostering stronger international cooperation in making our food safer by reducing the global burden of these concerns. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. Climate change: Unpacking the burden on food safety. Food safety and quality series No. 8. Rome.
13 3
Food safety
Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 176 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132293-2 Serial Title: Food Safety and Quality Series, 8 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8185en
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
back to index
FAO Repository Library reviews Forestry Assessing the governance of tenure for improving forests and livelihoods. A tool to support the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure.
Forestry
Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2019 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 72 p. Serial Title: Forestry Working Paper Series number: 13 ISBN: 978-92-5-131553-8 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca5039en Agrovoc: Forestry sector; Land governance; Land tenure; Customary tenure; Community forestry; REDD-plus; Forest management; Sustainable livelihoods. Abstract: This tool is intended to help countries evaluate their forest tenure systems, particularly those that facilitate participation of non-state actors in forestry, including co-management regimes, community forestry, smallholder forestry, large holder forestry, or company concessions granted on State lands. It uses the internationally endorsed Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests (VGGT) as its basis. Forest tenure review may be conducted in the context of policy or legal reform, to inform Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) policy formulation, to improve understanding of a specific tenure system that is under-performing, or to strengthen performance of the various participatory forestry arrangements in country. The assessment tool can provide a very comprehensive understanding of tenure and governance related drivers of deforestation and forest degradation, and ways to address them. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2019. Assessing the governance of tenure for improving forests and livelihoods – A tool to support the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure. Forestry Working Paper no. 13. Rome.
Forest product conversion factors Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO, ITTO and United Nations Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Other Entities Involved: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) Pages: 70 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132247-5 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca7952en Agrovoc: Forest products; Raw materials; Production data; Data collection; Measurement. Abstract: Forest products conversion factors provides ratios of raw material input to the output of wood-based forest products for 37 countries of the world. Analysts, policymakers, forest practitioners and forest-based manufacturers often
14 2
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
Newsletter
have a need for this information for understanding the drivers of efficiency, feasibility and economics of the sector. In addition, conversion factors are often needed to convert from one unit of measure to another. The publication also includes explanations on the units of measure, the drivers of the ratios, as well as information on physical properties of wood- based forest products. Finally, where reported factors were unavailable, factors from other sources are given.
back to index
Download file Cite this publication as: FAO, ITTO and United Nations. 2020. Forest product conversion factors. Rome.
Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Other Entities Involved: Global Peatlands Initiative Pages: 82 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132295-6 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8200en Agrovoc: Peatlands; Climate change mitigation; Environmental monitoring; Monitoring techniques; Case studies. Abstract: Integration of peatlands into land-use monitoring systems is central to the conservation of their carbon storage – be they conserved, degraded or restored. Healthy peatlands mitigate climate change, enhance adaptive capacity and maintain ecosystem services and biodiversity. Albeit peatlands are starting to receive a high level of attention and the scientific basis for their monitoring has quickly developed over the last few years. Robust and practical approaches and tools for developing and integrating peatland-monitoring into national monitoring and reporting frameworks is an important opportunity for countries to limit global warming to 2 °C. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. Peatland mapping and monitoring – Recommendations and technical overview. Rome. The State of the World’s Forests 2020. Forests, biodiversity and people Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO and UNEP Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Other Entities Involved: UNEP Pages: 214 p. Serial Title: The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) Series number: 2020 ISBN: 978-92-5-132419-6 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8642en Agrovoc: Forest ecosystems; Species; Forest genetic resources; Genetic diversity (as resource); Biodiversity conservation; Deforestation; Forest degradation; Forest landscape restoration; Forest conservation; Sustainable forest management; Sustainable Development Goals Abstract: As the United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011–2020 comes to a close and countries prepare to adopt a post-2020 global biodiversity framework, this edition of The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO) examines the contributions of forests, and of the people who
15 3
Forestry
Peatland mapping and monitoring. Recommendations and technical overview.
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
back to index
use and manage them, to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Forests cover just over 30 percent of the global land area, yet they provide habitat for the vast majority of the terrestrial plant and animal species known to science. Unfortunately, forests and the biodiversity they contain continue to be under threat from actions to convert the land to agriculture or unsustainable levels of exploitation, much of it illegal. The State of the World’s Forests 2020 assesses progress to date in meeting global targets and goals related to forest biodiversity and examines the effectiveness of policies, actions and approaches, in terms of both conservation and sustainable development outcomes. A series of case studies provide examples of innovative practices that combine conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity to create balanced solutions for both people and the planet.
Climate change
Download file Cite this publication as: FAO and UNEP. 2020. The State of the World’s Forests 2020. Forests, biodiversity and people. Rome.
FAO Repository Library reviews Climate change Regional analysis of the nationally determined contributions in the Caribbean. Gaps and opportunities in the agriculture sectors. Type of publication: Book Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 114 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132429-5 Serial Title: Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Papers Series number: No. 80 Publisher: FAO doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8672en Agrovoc: Agricultural sector; Land use; Weather hazards; Climate change mitigation; Climate change adaptation; Action plans; Sustainable development; Caribbean. Abstract: This report provides a unique, sector-specific synthesis of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) in the Caribbean. It summarizes the substantial contributions already put forward by countries, opportunities for further action and the gaps, barriers and needs that will need to be addressed if the agriculture and land use sectors in the Caribbean are to raise mitigation and adaptation ambitions. The findings of this report will help member countries to reflect on their progress in advancing toward NDC priorities for agriculture and land use and associated national climate goals including related targets under the Sustainable Development Goals. Download file Cite this publication as: Crumpler, K.; Gagliardi, G.; Meybeck, A.; Federici, S.; Lieuw, T.; Bloise, M.; Slivinska, V.; Buto, O.; Salvatore, M.; Holmes, I.; Wolf, J. and Bernoux, M. 2020. Regional analysis of the nationally determined contributions in the Caribbean - Gaps and opportunities in the agriculture and land use sectors. Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Papers No. 80. Rome. FAO.
16 2
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
Newsletter back to index
Type of publication: Book Author(s): Crumpler, K.; Dasgupta, S.; Von Loeben, S.; Damen, B.; Salvatore, M.; Wolf, J. and Bernoux, M Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 112 p. Serial Title: Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Papers Series number: No. 82 Publisher: FAO ISBN: 978-92-5-132433-2 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8681en Agrovoc: agricultural sector; land use; weather hazards; climate change mitigation; climate change adaptation; action plans; Sustainable Development Goals; Pacific Islands; Asia and the Pacific Abstract: The main objective of this report is to provide a synthesis of the climate change mitigation and adaptation priorities in the agriculture and land use sectors set forth in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) of countries in the Pacific and to identify opportunities for governments to strengthen their sectoral mitigation and adaptation ambitions, capture synergies and accelerate progress on the sustainable development agenda. Download file Cite this publication as: Crumpler, K., Dasgupta, S., Federici, S., Meybeck, A., Bloise, M., Slivinska, V., Von Loeben, S., Damen, B., Salvatore, M., Wolf, J. and Bernoux, M. 2020. Regional analysis of the nationally determined contributions in the Pacific – Gaps and opportunities in the agriculture and land use sectors. Environment and Natural Resources Management Working Papers No. 82. Rome, FAO
17 3
Climate change
Regional analysis of the nationally determined contributions in the Pacific. Gaps and opportunities in the agriculture and land use sectors
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI FAO Repository Library reviews
Economic and social development
back to index
Economic and social development Regional Overview of Food Security in Latin America and the Caribbean. Towards healthier food environments that address all forms of malnutrition. Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO, PAHO, WFP and UNICEF Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Santiago, Chile Other Entities Involved: OPS, WFP, UNICEF Pages: 136 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132446-2 Author: FAO, RAHO, WFP, UNICEF By Country/Territory: Latin America and the Caribbean Serial Title: Regional Overview of Food Insecurity, Latin America and the Caribbean ; 12 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca6979en Agrovoc: food security; famine; malnutrition; poverty; food supply; right to food; food production; food consumption; food policies; Latin America; Caribbean Abstract: Latin America and the Caribbean managed to reduce the number of undernourished by 20 million compared to the year 2000. However, 2018 marks the fourth consecutive year in which hunger shows a continuous increases. Moderate or severe food insecurity in Latin America increased considerably. This increase caused more than 32 million people to join the almost 155 million who lived in food insecurity in the Region in 2014-2016. The Region has shown significant progress in reducing child malnutrition and it is significantly distant and below the global prevalence of malnutrition in girls and boys. However, malnutrition due to excessive weight in the Region is one of the highest in the world and it continues to increase. This year, the Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean focuses on food environments and describes some of the main policies that the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean are developing to face the different forms of malnutrition. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO, PAHO, WFP and UNICEF. 2019. Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean 2020. Santiago. Legislative approaches to sustainable agriculture and natural resources governante Type of publication: Book Author: Gobena, A. Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 698 p. Serial Title: FAO Legislative Studies ; 114 ISBN: 978-92-5-132450-9 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8728en Agrovoc: Agricultural sector; Sustainable agriculture; Natural resources; Sustainable development; Governance; Rights based approaches; Legislation. Abstract: This book encompasses a broad range of natural resource sectors, with discrete chapters on water, land, forestry, fisheries, mining, petroleum and
18 2
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June
Newsletter
agriculture. Given this broad range of areas, the focus of the publication is narrowed to provide an overarching holistic perspective that is supportive of a systems-thinking approach. Recognizing that there are many useful publications elsewhere that detail extensively the specific regulatory elements of sound laws in the respective areas, this book offers the specific prism of highlighting approaches that embrace the pillars of sustainable development, i.e. approaches that recognize and are informed by economic, social and environmental considerations and impacts. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO and UNEP. 2020. Legislative approaches to sustainable agriculture and natural resources governance. FAO Legislative Study No. 114. Rome. Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in the Near East and North Africa 2019 - Rethinking food systems for healthy diets and improved nutrition Type of publication: Book Author: FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Cairo, Egypt Other Entities Involved: 5 including FAO Pages: 96 p. Serial Title: Regional Overview of Food Insecurity, Near East and North Africa ; 5 ISBN: 978-92-5-132435-6 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8684en Agrovoc: food security; malnutrition; obesity; nutrition policies; nutrition education; Middle East; North Africa Abstract: The past few decades have seen dramatic improvements in the region in access to food, reduction in stunting rates, in premature death and disability caused by communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases. However, the gains in the fight against hunger and malnutrition have reversed in the wake of conflicts and violence that have spread in many parts of the region in the last decade. Today, nearly 55 million people in the Arab States, 13.2 percent of the population, are hungry and the situation is particularly worrying in countries affected by conflicts and violence: Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen. Displacements and forced migration are widespread in the region, especially among the growing youth population segment. Many countries carry a double burden of malnutrition, including overweight and obesity and undernutrition. A high or very high prevalence of stunting in children under the age of five persists in nearly half of the Arab States, while anaemia is a severe public health issue in certain countries. The trends of overweight and obesity continue to worsen for children and adults. Beyond these numbers, the report explores food systems in the Arab States and the policies that support them. It also explores how the latter have contributed to poor nutritional outcomes by failing to make safe and diversified healthy diets available to all. While there has been significant progress in policies designed to reduce caloric deficiencies in the population, the policy reaction to address existing malnutrition problems, particularly in relation to overweight and obesity. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP and WHO. 2020. Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in the Near East and North Africa 2019 – Rethinking food systems for healthy diets and improved nutrition.
19 3
back to index
Economic and social development
Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI FAO Repository Library reviews
back to index
Animal production and health
Animal production and health Good beekeeping practices: Practical manual on how to identify and control the main diseases of the honeybee (Apis mellifera) Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Other Entities Involved: Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Lazio e Toscana (IZSLT) Pages: 82 p. Serial Title: TECA – Technologies and practices for small agricultural producers ; 1 ISBN: 978-92-5-132664-0 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9182en Agrovoc: Apiculture; Good practices; Honey bees; Apis mellifera; Animal diseases; Symptoms; Disease transmission; Diagnosis; Disease prevention; Disease control. Abstract: This is a practical tool to help beekeepers, veterinarians and beekeeping advisory services to properly identify main honeybee diseases and to take the most appropriate actions in the apiary to control and/or prevent disease outbreaks. This publication follows the TECA publication Main bee diseases: good beekeeping practices (2018) which provided a more general overview of good beekeeping practices for bee diseases. This manual is a unique publication because, through its presentation of practical information, simple visuals, and understandable content, it helps beekeepers to correctly identify main honeybee diseases in a timely manner. More specifically, the manual creatively illustrates actions which facilitate the identification of disease symptoms. It also presents a comprehensive list of good beekeeping practices to adopt in the apiary as well as biosafety measures to reduce the risk of the introduction and the spread of main honeybee diseases. The manual’s overall objective is ultimately to support a more sustainable beekeeping sector. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. Good beekeeping practices: Practical manual on how to identify and control the main diseases of the honeybee (Apis mellifera). Rome. Towards sustainable crop pollination services. Measures at field, farm and landscape scales Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 194 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132578-0 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca8965en Agrovoc: Pollination; Pollinators; Sustainable agriculture; Agricultural production; Agricultural landscape; Agroecosystems; Biodiversity. Abstract: As the discipline of pollination ecology moves from describing the extent of a pollinator crisis, to identifying what can be done about it, there is a need to share and highlight very practical measures that will support sustainable crop biotic pollination services. Identifying these practices will require a mix of farmer and natural historian knowledge and scientific research. In this publication,
20 2
Books
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Library
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center www.iamb.it N° 3 - 2020 - May-June Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari
Newsletter
we will outline the practices that have been so far identified, and what experiences may contribute to sharing the effectiveness of these measures under different circumstances.
back to index
Download file
FAO Repository Library reviews Plant production and health The Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control: Action framework 2020–2022. Working together to tame the global torea Type of publication: Book Publisher: FAO Year of publication: 2020 Place of publication: Rome, Italy Pages: 50 p. ISBN: 978-92-5-132696-1 doi: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca9252en Agrovoc: Spodoptera frugiperda; Pest insects; Integrated Pest Management; Pest control; Partnerships; Coordination; Information technology; Action plans. Abstract: Fall armyworm (FAW), or Spodoptera frugiperda, is a plant pest originating in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Over the last few years, FAW has rapidly spread around Africa, Asia and and, most recently, Oceania. Concerted action is essential to prevent this pest from threatening the food security and livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. FAO’s new initiative, the Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control, aims to mobilize USD 500 million over three years, from 2020 to 2022, for radical, direct and coordinated measures to strengthen monitoring and pest control capacities at global level. FAO developed its Global Action to improve food security and the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers, and reduce environmental pollution through sustainable management and control of FAW. To achieve this, the Global Action will ensure a strong, coordinated approach at country, regional and global levels to massively scale up current worldwide efforts against FAW through multiple mechanisms, such as Farmer Field Schools, partnerships with research institutions and the private sector, South–South Cooperation, regional and national plant protection organizations, and specific national FAW task forces. Download file Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. The Global Action for Fall Armyworm Control: Action framework 2020–2022. Working together to tame the global threat. Rome.
21 3
Plant production and health
Cite this publication as: FAO. 2020. Towards sustainable crop pollination services – Measures at field, farm and landscape scales. Rome.
OrganicAgriculture Food and nutrition Fisheries Agriculture
Library
News Books
Documentation Center
Aquaculture
MAI
Newsletter
Natural resources
Economic Documentation Center from the Library
Newsletter Mediterranean Agronomic Institue of Bari DOCUMENTATION CENTRE - CIHEAM BARI
Plant production and health
back to index
Editor-in-chief: Editorial board:
Luigi Sisto e-mail: l.sisto@iamb.it Tel. 080/4606265
Giuseppe Inchingolo e-mail: inchingolog@iamb.it Tel. 080/4606269 Wanda Occhialini e-mail: occhialini@iamb.it Tel. 080/4606266
Graphic design and layout:
Fabio La Notte e-mail: lanotte@iamb.it Tel.080/4606221
La presente newsletter non viene considerata una “testata giornalistica” e neppure un “prodotto editoriale” ai sensi della legge n° 62 del 7.03.2001. I testi e le immagini inserite nella sezione “news” sono tratte da siti internet e, pertanto, considerate di pubblico dominio. Tuttavia i curatori della presente si impegnano a citarne le fonti tramite link ai siti web di riferimento non ritenendosi quindi responsabili del loro contenuto che può essere soggetto a variazioni nel tempo. This newsletter is neither deemed to be a “newspaper” nor an “editorial product” under the terms of law no. 62 of 7 March 2001. Texts and images in the “news” section are taken from Internet websites and are thus considered to be in the public domain. However, the editors of this newsletter are committed to quote the sources through links to the reference websites and, therefore, they shall not be held liable for their content that may be subject to possible changes over time.
22 2
