Rural Radio: Voices for Change
Call for entries for AFA’s Capturing Agroecology in Action video contest
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FAO launches Innovations for and by Family Farmers Video Contest 2024
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FAO welcomes the celebration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026
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Collective sharing, group purchasing reduced operational costs, India’s SEWA shared in rural radio initiative
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Listening to change: FAO-supported rural radio initiatives boost climate action
As the world marks World Radio Day 2025 on 13 February under the theme Radio and Climate Change, it is worth reflecting on the fundamental role of radio in rural communication. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, disrupting food systems, natural resources, livelihoods and economies,…
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Listening to change: FAO-supported rural radio initiatives boost climate action
As the world marks World Radio Day 2025 on 13 February under the theme Radio and Climate Change, it is worth reflecting on the fundamental…
AMARC Asia-Pacific joins call for climate action on World Radio Day celebration
AMARC Asia-Pacific, a regional association of community radio broadcasters in Asia and the Pacific, participates in the annual celebration of the World Radio Day…
Family Farmers receives little climate finance to support Sustainable Agriculture-study
Family farmers produce 80% of the food consumed in Asia and support the livelihoods of more than 2.5 billion people. The ingenuity and innovation of…
Jackfruit highlighted as a fruit with high potential in Bangladesh
There is an abundance of jackfruit in Bangladesh. The country is recognized as the second largest producer of jackfruit in the world.
Thus, it is…
Governance, resilience keys to more sustainable food systems – study
Governance and resilience are two key areas identified as leverage points towards transforming food systems for sustainability.
Participatory videos effective in nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions
A 2022 study published in Maternal & Child Nutrition found that participatory videos and women’s group meetings significantly improved dietary diversity among women and children…
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The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family farmer in a rapidly changing world and highlights more than ever before the important role they play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food. Family farming offers a unique opportunity to ensure food security, improve livelihoods, better manage natural resources, protect the environment and achieve sustainable development, particularly in rural areas.