Systemic solutions based on science and innovations are critical for advancing more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. This is relevant in the context of promoting sustainable supply and use of forest ecosystem services through innovations; FAO promotes all key innovations (e.g. technological, social, policy, institutional, and financial). It is crucial for advancing a sustainable bioeconomy.
The project emerged as a practical example of how digital innovation can be an effective tool to tackle poverty and hunger in rural areas. Governments in the region have adopted digital solutions that directly contribute to advancing SDGs 1 and 2. For example, they have created a digital innovations catalogue to identify replicable and scalable solutions that can significantly impact poverty and hunger reduction in the region.
El sector agrícola de Nicaragua desempeña un papel clave en el desarrollo del país, pero los avances son desiguales en las distintas regiones, especialmente en el corredor seco, donde vive el 40% de los productores y el 30% de la población se enfrenta a problemas de nutrición. Estos problemas se deben a factores como la variabilidad climática, el escaso acceso a los servicios y la inversión limitada.
El Programa Integra surgió como respuesta a la necesidad de promover y fortalecer el proceso de transición y mejora continua de los productores de caña de azúcar en Colombia hacia una gestión y producción sostenible.
La agricultura en Nicaragua ha seguido un modelo convencional que ha utilizado insumos inorgánicos y pesticidas, contaminando suelos, agua y el medio ambiente, especialmente en zonas afectadas por el monocultivo de algodón en los noventa. Para transformar este sistema hacia una producción sostenible y respetuosa con el medio ambiente, se creó una iniciativa agroecológica en el norte del país, en una zona declarada parque municipal. Este proyecto buscó cambiar el enfoque de la agricultura convencional a la agroecología, mediante una plataforma público-privada liderada por la Alcaldía.
The FFS method is explained in detail and group exercises are included for facilitators, which are illustrated with pictures showing the context of Central and South America. Emphasis is placed on participatory diagnosis of production axes, including matching legumes and stones as material, ballot box, spider web group diagnosis on the advantages and disadvantages, to analyse the importance and problems of the selected crops and the economic aspects of the crop enterprise. The AESA covers aspects of insects on farms and includes comparative observations of crops for biological control.
This document highlight good practices and case studies on integrating scientific and indigenous knowledge in FFS for climate resilience, while also exploring the challenges and opportunities in improving access to climate information at the community level.
Presentation
Co-construcción de conocimientos y herramientas para hacer frente al clima: Pachagrama
Maria Quispe y Eleodoro Baldiviezo, Prosuco Fundation
The Newsletter of the Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) provides regular updates on activities by TAP and its partners, on the projects and on upcoming events. This issue specifically refers to the period from October 2025 to December 2025.
Agriculture is a key driver of economic and social development in the SICA region; however, it faces challenges to be addressed, the objective of the research was to analyze agricultural innovation and propose a roadmap for its strengthening. Agricultural innovation in the region has been fragmented, with limited actor involvement and insufficient investment. Collaborative projects often fail to sustain their achievements. The low performance of innovation affects a partial adoption of technologies, affecting productivity, climate adaptation and competitiveness.