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23 June 2020 International SLU Global Agenda 2030 Livestock extension services could improve rural incomes in West African countries In an AgriFoSe2030 project, activities in three West African countries on livestock extension services was investigated. The aim was to identify the strategic role that livestock extension could play for increasing agro-pastoral production, improving rural incomes and the joint management of natural resources. This project has inspired in a new committee for extension on technologies and innovations in livestock in Burkina Faso.
14 May 2020 SLU Global Agenda 2030 AgriFoSe2030 annual report 2019 out The Agriculture for Food Security 2030 programme, AgriFoSe2030, has now published its annual report for 2019. The programme synthesize and translate existing science into policy and practice, and develop capacity to achieve this.
06 April 2020 Sustainable parkland management in Burkina Faso – a video from the field In Burkina Faso, a parkland is a common feature in rural areas. Parklands contain a mix of trees, shrubs and crops and are important for the livelihoods of the people residing in these regions.

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Science-based policy and practice to end hunger and promote sustainable agriculture

The AgriFoSe2030 programme targets the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 - "End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture" in low-income countries. We synthesize and translate existing science into policy and practice, and develop capacity to achieve this.

The programme contributes to sustainable intensification of agriculture, increased market access for small-holders and strengthen the role of women and youth.

The AgriFoSe2030 programme is developed by a consortium of scientists from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Lund University, University of Gothenburg and Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). Read more about the programme below.

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