EcuadorTypical farmer ploughing a field in preparation for planting - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Extension meeting to examine new breeds of pototoes. - -

EcuadorLocal woman farmer hoeing land - -

EcuadorExtension meeting to examine new breeds of potatoes. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Rural child - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Rural children washing clothes in a whellbarrow in an irrigation ditch - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer's son ploughing land. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer ploughing rice field. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer's son ploughing the land contours to aovid top soil erosion - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farm family weeding rice field. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer feeding cattle in his cowshed - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer's children sitting on a log. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Extension worker explaning to visiting farmers the advantages of organic fertilization of the soil. - -

EcuadorWoman selling potatoes at at typical town market. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Extension worker demonstrating difference in quality and quantity of respective harvests to farmers at a potato harvest site. - -

UruguayFood quality control. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Family making local maize flour bread. Maize flour is also used in "Chica", the local alcoholic beverage. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Bread rolls and loaves on sale. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Demonstration crop of "Tari" rice planted by the Fertisuelos project. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which invol...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer watering new improved potato breeds in nursery - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approximatel...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)General view of Jahuaya area. Woman is giving fodder to her cattle. Local women are supposed to do agricultural work. They are expected to care for livestock and look after the home. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Vegetables on sale at Sucre market. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Demonstration rice planted by the Fertisuelos project. The photo shows three cops. The first is Tari rice grown with correct soil preparation, using fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. The second...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Crops are threatened by the effects of erosion - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approximately 1800...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Nursery workers using tools provided by the FAO project. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Extension officer teaching forestry techniques to farmer. - - FAO Forestry Project Potosi Department: GCP/BOL/022/NET.

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Ploughing by tractor severe land erosion in the background. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approx...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Experimental crops. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approximately 1800 families. The altitude in t...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Using simple diagrams, field worker explains to local community members in Quechua the benefits and techniques of the Project. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Closeup of a local children. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Woman preparing family meal. - - General: General.

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer giving fodder to his cattle. He built the cattle shed with the guidance of Projects experts. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communit...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Soil erosion - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/BOL. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approximately 1800 families. The altitude in this are...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farming family weeding their rice field. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approximately 1800 famili...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Small farmers preparing land for planting - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approximately 1800 families. The altitude...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Nursery workers using tools provided by the FAO project. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Watched by her children, woman waters seedlings in tree nursery. - - FAO Forestry Project (Potosi Department): GCP/BOL/022/NET.

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Mechanized harvesting of rice crop. In this area farms are generally larger than in other parts of Bolivia and farmers can afford to hire machines during the harvest period. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" proj...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Well irrigated field of barley belonging to a small farmer who has been cooperating with the FAO project for four years. The crop is growing particularly well and is healthy. Previously potatoes ferti...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer ploughing. Note the serious erosion nearby which is eating away his land and will threaten his crops. Erroneous ploughing techniques often help cause this type of erosion. - - FAO Â?rtisuelos"...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Extension officer pointing out recent tree plantings as an anti-erosion measure on farmerÂ?land - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Small farmers ploughing virgin field in preparation for planting potatoes - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)FAO project workers conduct an openair extension class for village farmers concerning the merits of corret soil preparation. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" proje...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Crops are thratened by the effects of erosion. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018/NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approximately 1800...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Young girl minding sheep. - -

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Farmer standing in a field of maize. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" project: FAO/BOL/018.NET. The FAO "Fertisuelos" project works with 36 communities in the region, which involves approximately 1800 families....

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Mechanized harvesting of rice crop. In this area farms are generally larger than in other parts of Bolivia and farmers can afford to hire machines during the harvest period. - - FAO 'Fertisuelos" proj...

Bolivia (Plurinational State of)Preparing land with tractor and plough. This farmer has been collaborating with the FAO Project over a period of 4 years. He uses crop rotation and has followed the advice of FAO experts on techniques...

EcuadorFAO project coordinator explaining the construction and advantages of the "Semillero" (potato seeder) and "Troje" (maize cob container) to college students. Both constructions are designed to hold 20...

EcuadorFAO project coordinator (left) uses models to explain the proper use and subsequent advantages of a grain container, which is being promoted by the project to conserve harvested products until market...

EcuadorFish and meat on sale at Santa Rosa market in Riobamba. - - General: General.

EcuadorAerial view of an indigenous market where the local Indian population sells its produce and products in bulk to merchants for transporting to coastal areas. In their turn, local farmers buy coastal pr...

EcuadorFarmer planting potatoes in ploughed field. Most of the crop will be used for family consumption. - - Post-Harvest Grains/Potatoes: GCP/ECU/065/NET. Puruha Agricultural Technical College - Field worke...