The empirical evidence on the effectiveness of projects seeking to improve land tenure has shown that titling has positive effects on income generation (average increases of 15%); increasing agricultural productivity by 40%; and promoting empowerment of women in economic decision-making (up to 17%). These improvements in income, productivity and women's empowerment are also … [Read more...] about Two strategies and one path towards land titling
Agriculture and Food Security
Mexico: intelligent management of a threatening plague
The vulnerability of agriculture to the entry of exotic pests has significantly increased accordingly with the displacements of people and goods worldwide. Under these circumstances, there is a risk of losing 30% of crops worldwide and affecting more than 85 million hectares. Therefore, it is vital to control and eradicate any pest and plague that is evidenced to ensure healthy … [Read more...] about Mexico: intelligent management of a threatening plague
Sustainable Oil Palm Cropping in LAC: Could this be possible?
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is the developing region with the highest rate of urbanization on the planet. In fact, the urban population in LAC represents more than 82% of its total and it will reach 90% by the end of 2050 (IDB, 2015). The urban population in 2016 alone, demanded around 846 million tons of food (FAO, 2016), a number that will continue to increase. The … [Read more...] about Sustainable Oil Palm Cropping in LAC: Could this be possible?
Can agricultural policies influence greenhouse gas emissions?
Climate change is a key driver of agricultural productivity and growth, and its importance will increase in the coming years and decades. In Latin America and the Caribbean, climate variability, higher temperatures and alterations in precipitation will directly affect harvest yields and rural communities’ living conditions. By 2020, yield losses of 21% to 34% have been … [Read more...] about Can agricultural policies influence greenhouse gas emissions?
Community irrigation with a watershed approach: a technological leap forward for sustainable agriculture in Bolivia
Irrigation plays a vital role in the productivity of the agricultural sector and food security stability. Access to irrigation increases agricultural production and productivity, allowing farmers to expand the number of planting and harvesting cycles on the same plot, within the same agricultural year. This increase in agricultural production translates into greater food … [Read more...] about Community irrigation with a watershed approach: a technological leap forward for sustainable agriculture in Bolivia