The purpose of this paper is to provide some implications for a next-generation model of paddy-farming in Japan, through a validation of the large-scale mechanized farming concept and practice in Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture, born as 'a future agricultural model for Japan.' First,…

The agricultural census of 2015 indicated that the total area of abandoned farming land reached to 424,090 ha which accounts for nearly 10% of total farming land in Japan. However, little is known about economic, social, and geographical characteristics that lead farmers to leave their farming…

This Country Programming Framework (CPF) sets out three country priority areas to guide FAO partnership with and support to the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) – promoting innovative international best practices and global standards through the provision of national, regional and…

This note presents highlights and recent trends in data for each of the main product groups, as well as a short summary of recent changes or improvements in statistics.

The United Republic of Tanzania joined FAO in 1962, and in 1977 FAO established a country office. Over the years, the Organization has assisted the Government in the planning and implementation of its agricultural policies, strategies and programmes. FAO’s work in the country concentrates on…

Meeting Name: Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Meeting symbol/code: CGRFA/WG-PGR-8/16/4
Session: Sess. 8

Meeting Name: European Forestry Commission
Meeting symbol/code: ECE/TIM/2015/2 - FO/EFC/15/2
Session: Sess. 38 - Sess.73

Myanmar is experiencing a time of great changes, with institutional reforms, market liberalization and democratic processes. A new Constitution was adopted in May 2008. This transition lays the space for great opportunities to reduce poverty and inequalities, and to promote an inclusive pattern…

Meeting Name: Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Meeting symbol/code: CGRFA/WG-PGR-8/16/Inf.9
Session: Sess. 8

Meeting Name: Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC)
Meeting symbol/code: FO: APFC/2016/REP
Session: Sess. 26

Meeting Name: Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Ad Hoc Intergovernmental Technical Working Group on Aquatic Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Meeting symbol/code: CGRFA/AqGR-1/16/Inf.2
Session: Sess. 1