Agroforestry empowers Moroccan mountain women

Morocco

Overview:
Thanks to the planting of olive trees, the Femmes du Rif cooperatives have been able to produce a very good quality olive oil. The women have also expressed a desire to plant fruit trees: plums, figs and pomegranates. This has helped to improve food ...Read more >>

Fostering Mediterranean fish assuring traceability and authenticity

Egypt

Overview:
One of the key components of Mediterranean diet is fish, which contributes to a healthy and balanced diet since it is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. In addition, fishery provides an important income and trade opportunities in many coastal ...Read more >>

Restoring land and soil health to ensure sustainable and resilient agriculture in the Near East and North Africa region: state of land and water resources for food and agriculture thematic paper

Overview:
The report is part of a series of background papers prepared within the context of the development of the the Near East and North Africa Region of the State of Land and Water Resources for Food and Agriculture (SOLAW) in the Near East and North ...Read more >>

Irrigation Law

Iraq

Overview:
This Law consisting of 16 articles aims at preserving the work of water resources and preventing damage to them together with preventing overflow of water quotas and to up-to-date the fines imposed on offenders. It establishes that (i) the Ministry ...Read more >>