FAO PUBLICATIONS 1–7 NOVEMBER 2021

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HIGHLIGHTS

World Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2021 This publication presents the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Statistics cover the economic dimensions of agriculture; production and trade of commodities; food security and nutrition; and environmental sustainability. It is also available in digital format with interactive charts and downloadable data sets.

(368 pp.) | Digital report | Press release DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/CB4477EN

World Food and Agriculture - Statistical Pocketbook 2021 This pocketbook complements the Statistical Yearbook by providing, in a concise format, quick access to top-level numbers, charts and maps on various dimensions of food and agriculture.

(136 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb4478en

FAO Food Price Index The index tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly traded food commodities. The averaged 133.2 points in October was up 3 percent from September, rising for a third consecutive month.

Press release

FAO Cereal Supply and Demand Brief World cereal output in 2021 was pegged at 2 793 million tonnes, down by 6.7 million tonnes since the previous report in October. The forecast for world cereal utilization in 2021/22 was at 2 812 million tonnes, heading for a 1.7 percent increase from the 2020/21 estimated level.

Recommended reads for COP26 On the occasion of COP26 , browse through a selection of FAO titles showcasing the Organization’s work on green and climate-resilient agriculture.

Pulp and paper capacities, survey 2020–2025 Based on figures received from 35 country correspondents, this annual survey provides country tables for pulp and paper; grade tables showing the volume of production capacity by country; and production tables by country. It includes a detailed list of definitions.

(216 pp. Trilingual in English, French and Spanish) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7300t

COVID-19 POLICY BRIEFS AND RESOURCES

Systèmes agroalimentaires nationaux et la covid-19 en Haïti – Effets, réponses politiques et implications à long terme The study finds that significant food insecurity has affected more than 40 percent of the population in Haiti during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic disrupted education, increased demand for water, and affected food security and nutrition. (36 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7337fr

Systèmes agroalimentaires nationaux et la covid-19 en République centrafricaine – Effets, réponses politiques et implications à long terme In addition to market disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the study found that conflict, displacement and low agricultural production contributed to food insecurity in the Central African Republic. It recommends strengthening the land legislation framework to transform the agricultural sector.

(44 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7323fr

NEWSLETTERS

FAO Afghanistan Newsletter, 3rd quarter 2021 – Issue No.25 (Kabul, 4 pp.)

FAO Agroecology Newsletter October 2021 – Issue No.52

FAO Library Newsletter –November 2021 (4 pp.)

FAO Nigeria Newsletter, October 2021 – Issue No. 4: Special Edition on World Food Day Celebrations for 2021 (Abuja, 4 pp.)

FAO Markets and Trade –November 2021

Now from North America November 2021 – Issue No.29

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BROCHURES

Accélérer la transformation des systèmes alimentaires en Méditerranée – Note de synthèse (2 pp. Also available in Arabic and English)

Activity book – Our actions are our future: Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life (24 pp., Ukrainian. Also available in Arabic, Armenian, Chinese, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Turkish) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb5047uk

Assessment of the Ugandan commercial timber plantation resource and markets for its products – Summary (Kampala, 12 pp.)

FISH4ACP – Aprovechar el potencial de la pesca y la acuicultura en África, el Caribe y el Pacífico (2 pp. Also available in English and French)

Food Loss and Waste Reduction in Europe and Central Asia: Programme overview and approach to implementation (Budapest, 8 pp.)

How to reduce the use of antibiotics in poultry production (2 pp., Armenian. Also available in English)

Improving national food safety systems and regional cooperation – Cooperating for safer food in the region (Ankara, 4 pp.)

Joint Programme on Gender Transformative Approaches for Food Security, Improved Nutrition and Sustainable Agriculture (4 pp.) FAO, IFAD & WFP

L’importance des jeunes pour la transparence en matière climatique dans les secteurs de l’agriculture et de l’utilisation des terres – Autonomiser les jeunes pour atteindre les objectifs de l’Accord de Paris (2 pp. Also available in English and Spanish)

Mountain Partnership: Organic Practices and Participatory Guarantee Systems – Partnership with IFOAM - Organics International (2 pp.)

Multilocational dryland species trial in Uganda (Kampala, 8 pp.)

Occupational health and safety strategy for sawmilling industries in Uganda – Summary (Kampala, 8 pp.)

Progressive pathway for emergency preparedness – A self-assessment tool for countries to develop and improve their animal health emergency management capabilities (2 pp.)

Strengthening nutrition and resilience of crisis-affected communities in the Central-North region of Burkina Faso – Use of local radio to promote food and nutrition messages coupled with support to rural livelihoods (8 pp.)

Southern Madagascar | Response overview (October 2021) (2 pp. )

Tendances et perspectives récentes du marché mondial du coton et évolution des politiques (4 pp. Also available in English)

GUIDA SULLE BUONE PRATICHE PER LA MANIPOLAZIONE

Cetacei catturati accidentalmente durante le attività di pesca nel mar Mediterraneo (8 pp., Italian. Also available in Arabic, Croatian, English, French, Greek, Spanish and Turkish)

Squali e razze catturati accidentalmente durante le attività di pesca con i palangari pelagici nel mar Mediterraneo (8 pp., Italian. Also available in Arabic, Croatian, English, French, Greek, Spanish and Turkish)

Tartarughe marine catturate accidentalmente durante le attività di pesca nel mar Mediterraneo (8 pp., Italian. Also available in Arabic, Croatian, English, French, Greek, Spanish and Turkish)

Uccelli marini catturati accidentalmente durante le attività di pesca con i palangari nel mar Mediterraneo (8 pp., Italian. Also available in Arabic, Croatian, English, French, Greek, Spanish and Turkish)

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HOW TO USE ANTIBIOTICS IN AN EFFICIENT AND RESPONSIBLE WAY – FOR THE SAKE OF HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH

Dairy production (16 pp. Russian. Also available in English)

Pig production (16 pp. Russian. Also available in English)

Poultry production (16 pp. Russian. Also available in English)

MARCO DE TRANSPARENCIA REFORZADO

El módulo de capacitación sobre seguimiento y evaluación de la adaptación y el marco de transparencia reforzado (4 pp. Also available in English and French)

La Herramienta para la evaluación del impacto del cambio climático en la agricultura (MOSAICC) y el Marco de transparencia reforzado (MTR) (4 pp. Also available in English and French)

Metodología de la FAO de evaluación de daños y pérdidas para hacer el seguimiento del indicador C2 del Marco de Sendai y el Marco de transparencia reforzado (4 pp. Also available in English)

BOOKLETS AND POLICY BRIEFS

Accelerating action to help to end child labour in agriculture in Asia – Regional Workshop on Ending Child Labour in Agriculture, 28 September 2021: Regional report (Bangkok, 32 pp.) DOI:https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7135en

A multi-billion-dollar opportunity – Repurposing agricultural support to transform food systems (24 pp., Chinese. Also available in English and French)

Ambición climática en el sector ganadero de América Latina y el Caribe (12 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7332es

Anticipatory action: Changing the way we manage disasters (28 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7145en

Arrêter la peste porcine africaine (PPA): un partenariat public-privé pour réussir. Rapport de l’événement en ligne du 14–28 juin 2021 (16 pp. Also available in English) OIE et FAO

Building forward better initiative: Strengthening natural resources management capacities to revitalize agriculture in fragile contexts. E-learning Nugget Report (44 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7309en

Burkina Faso, Mali et Niger | Plan de réponse régional (août 2021-décembre 2022) – Renforcer l’appui aux moyens d’existence des populations de la région du Liptako-Gourma (24 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7327fr

Comprendre l'avenir de l’Action commune de Koronivia pour l’agriculture – Renforcer Koronivia (28 pp. Also available in English and Spanish) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6810fr

Guía metodológica para el diseño de un sistema de información agroclimática. Una experiencia de FAO en Nicaragua (Managua, 24 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6967es

Land tenure and sustainable agri-food systems (24 pp.) ILC, FAO & GLTN DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7154en

Résistance aux antimicrobiens et plan-cadre de cooperation des Nations Unies pour le développement durable: Orientations pour les équipes de pays des Nation Unies (24 pp. Also available in English and Spanish) FAO, OIE, OMS & ONU

The shortest path: Accelerating investment towards carbon-neutral agrifood systems (12 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7278en

Unlocking the potential of community timber – The experience of the FAO-EU FLEGT Programme (16 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7207en

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CHILD LABOUR IN AGRICULTURE

Gender dimensions of child labour in agriculture –Background paper (32 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7361en

Reducing child labour in agriculture in humanitarian contexts – Background paper (32 pp.) FAO & ACPHA DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7362en

Seasonal migration and child labour in agriculture – Background paper (36 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7360en

Strengthening efforts of agricultural stakeholders to address child labour in agriculture in the Near East and North Africa region: Regional report (28 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7259en

The role of international financial institutions and development banks in eliminating child labour in agriculture – Background paper (32 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7363en

TRADE POLICY BRIEFS

Changing patterns of agrifood trade:the rising importance of developing countries (2 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7272en

Enhancing transparency in agrifood trade (2 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7210en

How can agrifood trade support climate change mitigation? (2 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7229en

Leveraging digital trade for efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems (2 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7251en

Medium-term prospects and challenges for global agriculture (2 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7268en

Public food

stockholding: objectives, experiences and main issues (2 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7271en

Recent trends and prospects in the world cotton market and policy developments (2 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7232en

Trade and sustainable agrifood systems: pathways of interaction (2 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7270en

BOOKS

AGRICULTURE

Digital excellence in agriculture in Europe and Central Asia – Good practices in the field of digital agriculture. Stocktaking report This report compiles 171 eligible good practices and solutions from the Digital Excellence in Agriculture regional contest. These include utilizing Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to implement regulatory policies, monitor progress and facilitate market access.

(Geneva, 196 pp.) ITU & FAO DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6098en

Perspectivas de cosechas y situación alimentaria. Informe trimestral mundial No. 3, septiembre 2021 FAO reports that 44 countries, 33 of which are in Africa, continue to be in need of external assistance for food. This report links the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts and weather shocks to current high levels of severe food insecurity.

(52 pp. Also available in English and French) Crop Prospects and Food Situation DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6901es

Post-harvest loss in Mozambique – Estimating maize loss in Manica and Zambezia provinces This study measures losses across the maize value chain in Mozambique, in terms of both quantity and the economic cost of deterioration in quality. Causes behind the losses include bad weather, poor stock, pests and diseases.

(36 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7287en

Suivi des politiques agricoles et alimentaires au Sénégal 2021 – Rapport d’analyse politique This report examines the public expenditure in support of agriculture and food in Senegal from 2010 to 2017, and presents the results of price incentives for three agricultural products (rice, peanuts and onions) covering the period from 2006 to 2018. (76 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7078fr

Understanding the Farmer Field School agro-ecosystem analysis board Agro Ecosystem Analysis (AESA) assists farmers in understanding the crop ecosystem. As dealing with the numeric and textual data involved is a challenge for many farmers, this publication introduces an analytical colour language to mitigate the challenges of illiteracy and disparities in education level. (Multan, 76 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6742en

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CLIMATE CHANGE

Compendium of community and indigenous strategies for climate change adaptation – Focus on addressing water scarcity in agriculture This report makes an inventory of indigenous and community adaptation practices. These cases focus on various themes, including weather forecasting; early warning systems; grazing and livestock management; soil and water management; forest management; and integrated wetlands and fisheries management.

(112 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/ca5532en

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Involving women and youth in responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in Ghana Based on a survey of 26 women- and youth-led agro-enterprises (WYE) operating in rural and urban areas, this report demonstrates the key role of women and youth in rural transformation. It encourages improving access to affordable capital and mechanization for women and young people. (124 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6880en

Rural poverty analysis – From measuring poverty to profiling and targeting the poor in rural areas This publication helps to measure poverty, define characteristics of rural populations, and identify their constraints so as to target them more accurately. The introduced approaches include welfare and poverty measurement, as well as monetary and multidimensional poverty measurement.

(184 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6873en

FAO INVESTMENT CENTRE COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS

Institutionalizing farmer field schools – Twigire Muhinzi National Extension System in Rwanda Twigire Muhinzi is a farmer-oriented national system based on farmer promoters and farmer field schools. The report finds that mainstreaming the farmer field school approach into the national extension system, along with financial support, contributes to its scaling up. (56 pp.) FAO & IFPRI DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7131en

Investing in farmers through public–private–producer partnerships – Rural Empowerment and Agricultural Development Scaling-up Initiative in Indonesia The case study in Indonesia shows that training and coaching provided increased knowledge of and practical skills for cocoa farming, including technical skills, soft skills, and empowerment, leading to better productivity and cocoa quality. (76 pp.) FAO & IFPRI DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7126en

Investing in women livestock advisers and farmers – Jharkhand Opportunities for Harnessing Rural Growth Programme in India The Indian case explores investment in developing the human capital of women livestock farmers as certified master trainers and community service providers known as Ajeevika Pashu Sakhi (APS). This successful model facilitated behavioural changes in livestock farmers. (72 pp.) FAO & IFPRI DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7116en

Up-skilling human capital for value-chain competitiveness in Uruguay This report identifies ways to develop human capital by training agricultural professionals to lead the next generation of technology- and innovation-driven agribusinesses. It suggests providing more incentives to young and skilled entrepreneurs and supporting innovation systems with long-term sustained financing.

(144 pp.) FAO & World Bank DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7019en

EVALUATIONS

Évaluation du «Projet d’urgence en réponse à la crise alimentaire et de l’élevage au profit des réfugiés/retournés et populations hôtes des zones touchées par la crise centrafricaine (PURCAE)» The evaluation finds that the project contributed to supporting seed producers, market gardeners, vaccination campaigns and the development of infrastructure. It recommends introducing Producer Field Schools as a capacity-building approach to support producers. (64 pp.) Série évaluation de projet

Evaluación final del proyecto “Fortalecimiento de la capacidad de adaptación en el sector pesquero y acuícola chileno al cambio climático” The evaluation finds that despite the impact of COVID-19, the project managed to advance towards the formulated objective. It notes that the Climate Change Adaptation workshops have a high potential for replication in different geographical contexts of the region. (112 pp.) Serie de evaluaciones de proyectos

Evaluation of the project “ Developing capacity for strengthening food security and nutrition in selected countries of the Caucasus and Central Asia" The project aims to promote cross-sectoral collaboration among the agricultural, educational and social protection sectors. According to this evaluation, operational capacity among stakeholders is growing, but high-level coordination and policy dialogue need more time to emerge.

(92 pp., Russian. Also available in English) Project Evaluation Series

Evaluation of the project “Restoring subsistence and commercial agriculture in tribal districts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa” The evaluation finds that the project was mostly successful in meeting output targets. To further improve programme delivery, it suggests reviewing procurement processes, facilitating market-led initiatives, improving gender-specific interventions, and revising reporting formats for effective monitoring and evaluation.

(64 pp.) Project Evaluation Series

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Evaluation of the project “Strengthening community resilience to climate change in Blantyre, Zomba, Neno and Phalombe districts” The findings show that the project raised awareness of the effects of climate change and empowered community members with knowledge and skills on how to apply gender-responsive climate-sensitive practices for increased agricultural production. (72 pp. ) Project Evaluation Series

Mid-term evaluation of the project “Delivering sustainable environmental, social and economic benefits in West Africa through good governance, correct incentives and innovation” The evaluation finds that the project is managed in a very dynamic and adaptive manner and has considered the gender dimension and environmental and social concerns. Recommendations include reviewing recruitment strategy and improving co-financing.

(72 pp. Also available in French) Project Evaluation Series

FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE

Advances and best practices in bycatch reduction in tropical shrimp-trawl fisheries This publication describes efforts to mitigate bycatch based on four categories: turtle exclusion devices, bycatch reduction devices, regulation, and outreach and extension. It also proposes future research priorities, such as exploiting behavioural differences between bycatch and shrimp. (140 pp.) FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6635en

Ecosystem approach for fisheries management assessment for lobster fisheries and proposed intervention management actions in fisheries management area 573 in Indonesia This report evaluates lobster fisheries management based on indicators on the Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management in Lombok Tengah District. It finds that lobster resources are affected by the intense exploitation of catching lobster seeds due to high international demand.

(Jakarta, 56 pp.)

Les profils de la pêche continentale au Mali, en Mauritanie et au Sénégal - Potentiels et perspectives: résultats des études de cas au titre du programme régulier NFIF/FAO 2019-2020 Based on research of inland fisheries in Mali, Mauritania and Senegal, this study recommends promoting exports of inland fishery products, especially oysters; improving technical and human resources; and strengthening the training of innovative technologies. (96 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6766fr

National capacity needs assessment of relevant institutions needed for fisheries and coastal natural resource management in pilot areas This study conducted an assessment of institutions and stakeholders in the seven pilot areas, including Banten province and West Java province. It seeks to identify threats to the marine environment in the Indonesia Seas and strengthen regional cooperation in marine resources management.

(Jakarta, 124 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7090en

Report of the Third Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing–Brussels, 31 May − 4 June 2021 (Virtual meeting) The Parties welcomed the prototype of the global information exchange system (GIES) and agreed that it should enter a pilot phase. The Parties also discussed the need for communication through electronic means to enable discussion on the GIES during the pilot phase.

(52 pp.) FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Report DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6596en

Report of the fourteenth session of the Compliance Committee, online, 21 May 2021 The Committee upgraded European Union, Morocco and Turkey from compliance category 2 to compliance category 1 and upgraded Israel from compliance category 3 to compliance category 2. It also decided to continue the identification and clarification process on the basis of a compliance assessment scheme.

(68 pp. Bilingual in English and French) FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Report DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7306b

FOOD SAFETY FORESTRY

Report 2021 – Pesticide residues in food. Extra Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues The Meeting evaluated 29 pesticides for residues and provided evaluation data for acceptable daily intake, acute reference dose for humans, and maximum residue levels. These include acetamiprid, bixafen and chlorpyrifos. (492 pp.) FAO & WHO DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb6975en

Transformational change to reduce deforestation and climate change impacts – A review of definitions, concepts and drivers in scientific and grey literature This study identifies and analyses 111 scientific articles on transformational change to address two core questions: (i) What does “transformational change” mean?, and (ii) What drives it?

(64 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.4060/cb7314en

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RECENT RELEASES FROM OTHER UN AGENCIES AND IGOs

UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT – UNCTAD UNITED NATIONS WOMEN – UN WOMEN

Commodities and Development Report 2021 – Escaping from the commodity dependence trap through technology and innovation This publication argues that without strong action at the highest political level in Commodity-dependent Developing Countries (CDDCs), these countries will remain trapped for centuries. It demonstrates how technology and innovation could lead the way to economic and structural transformation.

(New York, 144 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/9789214030461

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2021 This report brings together the latest evidence on gender equality across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, taking stock of the progress achieved and the challenges that remain. It indicates that progress for women’s rights and opportunities is being eroded by the pandemic.

(New York, 32 pp.)

UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS – UNDESA

The Global Forest Goals Report 2021 – Realizing the importance of forests in a changing world The publication presents an overview of progress towards achieving the Global Forest Goals and associated targets of the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests. It emphasizes the issues of climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation.

(New York, 112 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/9789214030515

World Public Sector Report 2021 – National Institutional Arrangements for Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals – A Five-year Stocktaking Based on an in-depth examination of institutional arrangements for SDG implementation in a sample of 24 countries in all regions, the report draws attention to the institutional dimension of SDG implementation and provides lessons for policymakers.

(New York, 184 pp.) DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/9789210057783