Landscape and natural resource management

The East African Agrobiologicals expert group has been active since the start of 2024. SIANI interviewed Allan Mweke, co-convener of the Kenyan working group on the progress and future plans.

COFO27 focused on innovative forest solutions and the urgent need to halt deforestation and integrate forests with agriculture to boost food security.

Jennie Barron, Professor Agricultural Water Management at SLU discusses the impact of variability in rainfall on local and global food markets, emphasising the importance of irrigation for food security and the economic interest of farmers.

The workshop at the Summit discussed emerging health risks in the food chain, emphasizing effective communication and highlighting the complexities of food safety and sustainability, with pesticides as an example. Key messages and recommendations can be found in a policy brief.

Alnarp’s farm is not only a place where agroecological practices are used, but it also provides a space for connecting with the surrounding community.

This policy brief emphasizes the importance of agroforestry as a key source of bioenergy for households and small-scale industries.

The policy brief highlights seven reasons to invest in agroforestry for post-war reconstruction, green transition and integration of Ukraine into the European union.

How can improved management of water increase food security? A recent seminar presented possible solutions.

How can beekeeping and biodiversity help smallholder farmers in Asia? That is the focus of a new SIANI expert group.