Rural Communication
Can Improved ICT Increase the Net Income of Rural Farmers?
In an article published at the South Asia @ LSE blog, Arshad Perwez shows that the improved mobile broadband in 2017 has helped onion farmers in India implement solutions to their storage problem. These farmers in the Sehore district earn an average of Rs 40,000-50,0000 per acre through onion cultivation. In a good season, their net income sometimes climbs up to Rs 100,000 per acre. Unfortunately, because of the fluctuations
Family Farming
Young Farmers Dance Challenge: VOTE NOW!
The online voting for the Young Farmers Dance Challenge has already started. Fifteen (15) entries from the different farmers’ organizations in Asia-Pacific Region joined the competition. The project aims to attract young people to join Farmers’ Organizations (FOs); build friendship and cooperation among young farmers; and taise awareness about young farmers contribution in preventing the spread of COVID-19 as well as their contribution in the recovery from the pandemic. The
In the Spotlight
Asia-Pacific countries pledged bold and innovative action for food security and livelihoods
This article is originally published by FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Innovation, solidarity, coherence and strong partnership among and within countries of Asia and the Pacific are required for the region to rebound from the damage caused by COVID-19 and the ongoing effects of chronic undernourishment. That was a call made by more than 40 member countries of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
ComDevAsia in Action
Sustaining Family Farming in Asia through Inclusive, Farmer-driven Approaches
The Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) invites everyone to join the webinar entitled, “Sustaining Family Farming in Asia through Inclusive, Farmer-driven Approaches” on October 6-7, 2020 via Zoom. AFA, together with the International Land Coalition (ILC), and the People’s Campaign for Agrarian Reform Network (AR Now!) are convening this regional event. This event is supported by SEI Asia’s Strategic Collaborative Fund, which aims to foster regional cooperation