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By introducing the Juncao species of grass in Fiji, the Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University enabled smallholder farmers to greatly improve their incomes. Juncao can be used as feed for livestock during dry seasons and as a medium for cultivating edible and medicinal mushrooms.
Providing safe and innovative bioherbicide, designed by and for smallholders.
Connecting tractor owners and smallholder farmers to ensure faster planting.
Mechanized raised-bed (MRB) irrigation is a field-configuration technology that enhances water use efficiency in dryland conditions. This technology, along with improved crop varieties and agronomic practices, is part of a MRB production package that improves farm productivity and income. For wheat in Egypt, MRB led to an average 25 percent increase in yield, more than 60 percent increase in water productivity and about 20 percent in farming cost reduction.
Reducing poverty with better infrastructure in county with scarce arable land
Addressing an essential need of the fish vending women: credit at a reasonable rate of interest.
Improving food security by reducing post-harvest loss in fishery through better processing
Char land formed by rivers and tides provides a chance of security and income for landless people.
Helping salt farmers improve their livelihoods through solar pumps
Charcoal produced as a by-product of daily cooking becomes a livelihood opportunity.
A voice for rural farmers in MERCOSUR countries.
Tackling malnutrition through knowledge sharing and practical demonstrations among farmers
Sustainable, export-oriented small businesses to produce cashmere, mohair and wool.
Empowering women through better access to agricultural tools.
Knowledge-sharing initiative to boost agricultural innovation.
Using sustainable apiculture to offset climate change.
India’s trend for mobile tech helped create a powerful knowledge network.
Supporting fishing communities against exploitative creditors.
Promoting equality within family units to support broader social change.
Environmentally similar countries can pool resources to accelerate agricultural development.
Adding female voices to agricultural radio programmes empowered communities in Africa.