The first stage of this study aimed to update spatial datasets and to characterise the major farming systems of Africa. This work is now complete and will be available on the FAO website soon.
This scoping study is now complete has has formed the basis of a larger project Strengthening food and nutrition security through family poultry and crop integration in Tanzania and Zambia.
This scoping study is assessing whether a Landcare approach can be broadened to address the agri-food chain, to improve food security through efficient use of purchased inputs, access to credit and market information.