Fruits do Brasil called the gateway to Europe
Brazil was the first Latin American country that already decided by the International Fair of Fruit and Vegetables (Fruit Attraction) in Madrid (Spain). In the last edition of the event presented the brand Fruit of Brazil, "a gift from the sun", to open markets in Europe. Canary has already offered as hub for traffic "Brazilian" fruit in Africa and Europe.
S.M. Queen receives the Board of IFLA
At the meeting, industry representatives have moved to SM Queen appreciation for the continued support of the singular values representing the cultural and historical heritage, and linking Spain as an example of healthy and balanced diet.
Processed meat, with more risk of generating cancer, according to WHO
Processed meats such as hot dogs or hamburgers, increase the risk of cancer. This was made public today the World Health Organization in an analysis of the consumption of red meat and derivatives. Although this association was mainly observed in colorectal cancer, it has also been seen in pancreas and prostate tumors.
Javier Coronado: “The new Arysta LifeScience is positioned with a 37% market share in Latin America”
For the first presentation at Fruit Attraction to the Arysta LifeScience sector, the company estimates the daily visit of more than 500 people between suppliers and customers to the stand there. Javier Coronado, director of Arysta LifeScience in Spain and Portugal, not only goes into detail of their developments will meet at Feria de Madrid (Spain), but also their expectations for growth in the Iberian Peninsula, in addition to its privileged share Latin American market.
More innovation and productivity, requests the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas
The meeting was opened by the President of Mexico under the slogan "Growing better, produce more, feed everyone"
Mexico: Begins the meeting of agriculture ministers of the Americas 2015
With the motto "Growing better, produce more, feed everyone," from 19 to 23 October takes place in the Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, the Meeting of Ministers of Agriculture of the Americas 2015, organized by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation Agriculture (IICA) and the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) of Mexico.
The World Day of Fruits and Vegetables in Latin America and Spain
The World Day of Fruits and Vegetables coincides this year with the World Food Day. "Fruits and Vegetables, an opportunity for a sustainable health life" is the slogan of this 3rd edition. The main objective is to educate the world population of the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. Many countries around the world develop activities Around this day. The International Alliance of Associations and Movements "5 a day" has developed many activities for the purpose.
Agricultural engineers together to the challenge of feeding the planet
In the Sixth World Congress of Agricultural Engineers, held at the Expo of Milan, monograph on the challenge of food has been prepared the Charter of the agronomist includes ten principles of the definition of a technical strategy and environmental sustainability for the entire planet and especially for developing areas.
Berasategui: “Peru and Spain must be satisfied with the level of their hotel trade”
Those who know him closely underline his perfectionism and honesty in facing his passion, to which the Michelin 2015 guide gives as the cook with more stars in the country: three-star in his "mother" restaurant of Lasarte, two at Lasarte restaurant at the Hotel Condes de Barcelona and two in the restaurant MB luxury resort Abama in Tenerife. Berasategui personifies the "olive oil" in this section.
The empowerment of rural women through the Sustainable Development Goals
The empowerment of rural women through the Sustainable Development Goals
This week, UN Women held three days of the United Nations that reflect the fundamental role of women in development, starting with the International Day of Rural Women on October 15, World Food Day on October 16 and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October.
These interrelated topics are more relevant than ever this year, when just adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a new global roadmap. Gender equality and empowerment and women's rights are crosscutting issues in Agenda 2030, with its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (ODS).
The objectives are intrinsically linked to the lives of women and girls around the world, including rural women, who are essential to its success. In particular, they emphasize the goal of eradicating poverty in all its forms and throughout the world, the goal of ending hunger, achieving food security, improving nutrition and sustainable agriculture as well as the goal of achieving gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Rural women are key agents for economic, environmental and social changes needed for sustainable development but limited access to credit, health care and education are some of the many challenges they face. These are further compounded by the global crisis and Alimentaria-economic and climate change. Ensure their empowerment is not only essential for the well-being of individuals, families and rural communities, but also to the general economic productivity, given the strong presence of women in the world's agricultural work.
In figures
Rural women spend more time than men and urban women to housework and chores. A study on the time and the water poverty in 25 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, it is estimated that women spend at least 16 billion hours collecting water daily; men spend 6 million hours in this activity; and girls and boys, 4 million hours.
The farmers control less land than men and have limited access to inputs, seeds, credit and extension services. Less than 20 percent of landowners are women. Gender differences in access to land and credit influence the relative ability of farmers and farmers and entrepreneurs to invest, operate to scale and take advantage of new economic opportunities.
Maternal deaths disproportionately affect rural women so. In less developed countries, rural women have a 38 percent less likely compared to urban women giving birth with the assistance of a professional or competent health [3].
Data from a forthcoming study by UN Women, the World Bank and the Initiative on Poverty and Environment indicate that the gender gap in agricultural productivity between 4 percent and 40 percent depending on the country and food or cash crop in question, and could cost up to $ 100 million in Malawi, 65 million USD in Uganda, and 106 million USD in the United Republic of Tanzania.
Our job
UN Women supports the leadership and participation of rural women in the design of laws, strategies, policies and programs in all matters affecting their lives, including improved food and nutritional security, and improved rural livelihoods. The training equips these women with skills that allow them access to new livelihoods and adapt technology to their needs.
UN Women works to end poverty through programs that provide training, loans and practical skills to empower poor rural women, giving them the opportunity to express themselves, strengthening social services and raise awareness regarding the rights of women. The organization works to ensure women's access to basic services, control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources and appropriate new technology and financial services.
This week, UN Women held three days of the United Nations that reflect the fundamental role of women in development, starting with the International Day of Rural Women on October 15, World Food Day on October 16 and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October.