Seed Policy And Programmes For Asia And The Pacific

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251044872

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Seed Policy and Programmes for Asia and the Pacific by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This publication presents the proceedings a meeting organized and implemented by the Asia & Pacific Seed Association and the Department of Agricultural Extension of the Ministry of Agriculture in Bangkok, Thailand in close collaboration with the Seed and Plant Genetic Resources Service of the FAO. In line with the Rome Declaration on World Food Security and the World Food Summit Plan of Action, the Meeting recognized that one of the major challenges facing most countries in Asia and the Pacific is the need to invest significant resources into strengthening their capacity to increase the availability of good quality seeds of a wider range of plant varieties. This will contribute to the maximization of both agrobiodiversity and productivity, in order to achieve national food security while reducing environmental degradation and the depletion of natural resources. The Meeting proposed and agreed to establish a regional seed network to facilitate the exchange of information and expertise among countries and to coordinate policies and programmes designed to strengthen and improve local seed production and distribution systems in Asia and the Pacific. The Seed Network for Asia and the Pacific (SNAP) will facilitate inter-country scientific and technical collaboration on seed production and supply, and promote crop genetic resources evaluation, conservation and utilization in the region.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Crops
ISBN : 9251044872

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Seed Policy and Programme for Asia and the Pacific by Anonim Pdf

Author : The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251321454

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Status of seed legislation and policies in the Asia-Pacific region by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

The vast majority of the world’s food crops are annuals that are grown from seed sown at the start of each production season. The quality of that seed is a key determinant of production. Farmers cannot easily observe the quality or identity of seed at the point of sale, which creates a risk on the part of the farmer. With the development of the commercial seed trade and the increasing number of varieties during the 20th century it became important to reduce this risk. This led to the formulation of laws and regulations intended to protect farmers and increase agricultural productivity through the adoption of modern varieties. The commercial seed industry has grown rapidly in Asia over recent years and these laws should be reviewed to ensure that they reflect recent developments in both technology and trade. In practice, the progress of this updating varies widely across the region; some countries have completed, some are working on it now, while others have not yet started. The purpose of this study is to review the current status of seed legislation in countries of the Asia-Pacific region, to share experiences and to make recommendations for future development of the seed sector in a way that serves the best interests of farmers and society as a whole.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251046778

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Seed Policy and Programmes for the Central and Eastern European Countries, Commonwealth of Independent States and Other Countries in Transition by Anonim Pdf

This publication presents the proceedings of a regional technical meeting held in Budapest, Hungary from 6 to 10 March 2001. The meeting was organized and implemented by the Agricultural Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Martonvasar, Hungary, in close collaboration with FAO's Seed and Plant Genetic Resources Service. In line with the Rome Declaration on World Food Security and the World Food Summit Plan of Action, the meeting recognized that one of the major challenges facing most countries in the region is the need to invest significant resources in strengthening their capacity to increase the availability of good quality seed of a wider range of plant varieties. This will contribute to the maximization of both agrobiodiversity and productivity, in order to achieve national food security while reducing environmental degradation and the depletion of natural resources."

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 9251052158

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Towards Effective and Sustainable Seed Relief Activities by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This report contains papers given to a FAO workshop meeting, held in Rome in May 2003, organised to consider how to improve the effectiveness of seed relief schemes to promote sustainable development and food security, to identify gaps in the development of tools, guidance and methodologies, and to make recommendations for further collaborative work. It includes case studies of seed relief activities in several African countries.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251044732

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Seed Policy and Programmes in the Near East and North Africa by Anonim Pdf

This publication presents the proceedings of the Regional Technical Meeting on Seed Policy and Programmes in the Near East and North Africa, held in Larnaca, Cyprus from 27 June to 2 July 1999. The meeting was organised by the Agricultural Research Institute in Nicosia, Cyprus in collaboration with the Seed and Plant Genetic Resources Service of the FAO. In line with the Rome Declaration on World Food Security and the World Food Summit Plan of Action, the meeting recognised that one of the major challenges facing most countries in the Near East and North Africa is the need to invest significant resources in strengthening their capacity to increase the availability of good quality seeds of a wider range of plant varieties. This will contribute to the maximisation of both agrobiodiversity and productivity, in order to achieve national food security while reducing environmental degradation and the depletion of natural resources. The meeting proposed and agreed to establish a Regional Consultative Forum on Seed Policy and Programmes for the Near East and Africa (CFS-NENA). The forum will facilitate intercountry scientific and technical co-operation on seed production and supply, and promote crop genetic resources evaluation, conservation and utilisation in the region.

Author : FAO.
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Seed hybridization
ISBN : 9251052174

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Seed multiplication by resource-limited farmers by FAO. Pdf

FAO, through its Seed and Plant Genetics Resources Service, is conducting a series of expert consultations, workshops and conferences to generate ideas, develop methodoligies and facilitate initiatives aimed at strengthening on-farm seed multiplication (the informal seed system) thereby adressing the seed security needs of smallhoder farmers ... .

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 925104323X

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Seed Policy and Programmes for Sub-Saharan Africa by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

One of the major challenges facing most countries in sub-Saharan Africa is the need to invest significant resources into strengthening their capacity to increase the availability of good-quality seeds of a wider range of plant varieties. This publication presents the proceedings of the Regional Technical Meeting on Seed Policy and Programmes for sub-Saharan Africa.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251045550

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Seed Policy and Programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean by Anonim Pdf

The meeting recognised the need for the sustainable use of plant genetic resources for sustainable agricultural development of the region. Discussions focused on the appropriate mechanisms required to ensure capacity for the maintenance, production and equitable distribution of good quality seeds from a wide range of plant varieties. The meeting agreed to establish the Seed Consultative Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,World Health Organization
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251300701

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Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on pesticide residues | Report 2017 by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,World Health Organization Pdf

Thirty-eight pesticides were evaluated for toxicity and residues at the JMPR meeting. This unique global review of pesticide residue data contains recommendations on pesticide residue limits and general dietary risk assessment principles for use by governments and other interested parties.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 668 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251311561

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Pesticide residues in food 2018 - Report 2018 - Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

This meeting, held in Berlin, Germany, on 18-27 September 2018, reviewed pesticide use patterns and good agricultural practices, data on the chemistry and composition of the pesticides, and methods of analysis for pesticide residues and recommended maximum residue levels. The report also contains information on acceptable daily intakes and acute reference doses of pesticides for humans, and general principles for the evaluation of pesticides. The recommendations of the joint FAO and WHO meeting, including further research and information, are proposed for use by Member governments of the respective agencies and other interested parties. The meeting was held in pursuance of recommendations, made by previous meetings and accepted by the governing bodies of FAO and WHO, that studies should be undertaken jointly by experts to evaluate possible hazards to humans arising from the occurrence of pesticide residues in foods.

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251052425

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Pesticide Residues in Food - 2004 by World Health Organization Pdf

The annual Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and WHO Core Assessment Group on Pesticide Residues was held in Rome, Italy, from 20 to 29 September 2004. The FAO Panel of Experts had met in Preparatory Sessions from 15 to 19 September. The meeting was held in pursuance of recommendations made by previous meetings and accepted by the governing bodies of FAO and WHO that studies should be undertaken jointly by experts to evaluate possible hazards to humans arising from the occurrence of pesticide residues in foods. This report contains information on ADIs, maximum residue levels and general principles for the evaluation of pesticides. The recommendations of the joint meeting, including further research and information, are proposed for use by Member Governments of the respective agencies and other interested parties.

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 952 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251051763

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Pesticide Residues in Food - 2003 by World Health Organization Pdf

The annual joint meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and WHO Core Assessment Group on Pesticide Residues (JMPR) was held in Geneva, Switzerland, in September 2004. These evaluations contain monographs on the pesticides and include comments on analytical methods. The report, published separately, contains information on ADIs, maximum residue levels and general principles for the evaluation of pesticides.

Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251047057

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Cactus (Opuntia Spp.) as Forage by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pdf

Opuntias are multipurpose plants that are increasingly being used in agricultural systems in arid and semi-arid areas. Due to its high water-use efficiency, it is particularly useful as forage in times of drought and in areas where few other crops can grow, and it is now considered a key component for the productivity and sustainability of these regions. This publication presents current scientific and practical information on the use of the cactus Opuntia as forage for livestock.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 1110 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9251047952

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Pesticide Residues in Food - 2001 by Anonim Pdf

Part 1 of this report contains summaries of the evaluations of residues in food of the various pesticides considered, together with the recommendations made. Annex 1 contains updated ADIs, PTDI, MRLs, ERLs, STMR and HR levels. Monographs on toxicological evaluations are available as a companion volume.