Publications FAO/October 2019 / Issue #28

HIGHLIGHTS

The State of Food and Agriculture 2019 Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction This report provides new estimated food loss percentages worldwide, from production to retail; it also features guiding principles for interventions to curb food loss and waste. Forthcoming in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish 180 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 978-92-5-131789-1 Download PDF

FAO publications catalogue 2019 October update An updated version of the FAO publications catalogue 2019 has been presented on the occasion of the Frankfurt book fair (16−20 October), the largest annual gathering of the publishing industry, where FAO showcased its publishing programme. 112 pages | 185 x 245 mm Download PDF

AGRICULTURE

Mountain agriculture Opportunities for harnessing Zero Hunger in Asia This publication focuses on the development of sustainable mountain agriculture to achieve Zero Hunger in Asia. Based on available evidence, it analyses how mountain agriculture could contribute to satisfying all four dimensions of food security by making food systems nutrition-sensitive, climate-resilient, economically viable and locally adaptable. 320 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 9789251316801 Download PDF

ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH

FAO animal production and health guidelines  Developing sustainable value chains for small-scale livestock producers This publication addresses the challenges that small-scale livestock producers face, such as restricted access to markets, which in turn constrains their ability to compete with larger counterparts. 156 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 9789251317181 Download PDF

Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) guidelines Water use in livestock production systems and supply chains – Guidelines for assessment Version 1 These guidelines identify ways to optimize water use in livestock production – addressing available monitoring tools, such as water use, productivity and scarcity impact assessments, and international standards, such as ISO 14046 – to reduce demand for freshwater resources as the global population grows. 132 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 9789251317136 Download PDF

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

FAO agricultural development economics technical study  Access to markets for small actors in the roots and tubers sector Tailored financial services and climate risk management tools to link small farmers to markets This report notes that, despite positive results in market linkages and intensified production for roots and tubers, it is necessary to unlock access to credit and provide small actors with risk management tools to cope with climate variability affecting production and prices. 56 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 9789251316290 Download PDF

Fifteen years implementing the Right to Food Guidelines Reviewing progress to achieve the 2030 Agenda These guidelines provide practical guidance on ways to implement the right to adequate food in a wide range of policy and programme areas through a human rights-based approach. Also available in Spanish 76 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 9789251318218 Download PDF

FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE

Guidelines for increasing access of small-scale fisheries to insurance services in Asia  A handbook for insurance and fisheries stakeholders These guidelines seek to raise awareness about the needs of small-scale fishers in Asia, build capacity among insurance providers, and promote the responsible and sustainable conduct of fishing operations. 60 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 9789251315682   Download PDF

FAO fisheries and aquaculture report Report of the 2019 Symposium on Responsible Fishing Technology for Healthy Ecosystems and a Clean Environment Shanghai, China, 8−12 April 2019 This symposium looked at ways to transfer economically healthy and environmentally sustainable technologies by developing countries’ fisheries sectors more quickly than in the past by  developing collaboration, including between research institutions and the private sector.   93 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 9789251317402  Download PDF

Commission on genetic resources for food and agriculture The State of the World's Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture This report is an assessment of the current understanding and use of aquatic genetic resources (AqGR) for the benefit and sustainability of aquaculture. It investigates the trends and looks at the roles of current AqGR stakeholders, research, education and legislation. 288 pages | 176 x 250 mm | ISBN 9789251316085   Download PDF

PLANT PRODUCTION AND HEALTH

The international Code of Conduct for the sustainable use and management of fertilizers This document promotes the benefits of using fertilizers wisely, preserving the soil by minimizing soil erosion, and employing consistent, sustainable soil management practices. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish 52 pages | 210 x 297 mm | ISBN 9789251317051 SOURCE: FAO_Publication.csyaqiqdimpusut@newsletters.fao.org