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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Digitalization of Agrifood SMEs in Asia and the Pacific
In Asia and the Pacific, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) dominate the agrifood systems. Hence, improving the processes and systems of SMEs will not only benefit the “agri-prenuers” but also strengthen the connection between farmers and the market. In this video produced by FAO, let’s explore the different…
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Digitalization of Agrifood SMEs in Asia and the Pacific
In Asia and the Pacific, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) dominate the agrifood systems. Hence, improving the processes and systems of SMEs will not only…
Eco-Friendly Family Farming for Safe Crop Production in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, family farmers are practicing sustainable farming practices through the use of organic fertilizers and vermicompost. In this episode of “Sonali Basati“, Bangladeshi…
Rural Radio: Voices for Change
The Global Family Farming Forum (15-18 October 2024) gathers global food champions to mark the Mid-Term of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF). A…
From Seeds to Success: Empowering Nepalese Women in Paddy Value Chain
Rice is the most important crop in Nepal, accounting for about 50% of the country’s total agricultural area and production. It is the primary staple…
Tackling Hidden Dangers of Pesticides in Nepal’s Radio Prakriti
In Radio Prakriti FM’s program titled Problems and Issues: Pesticides, Insecticide Management Act 2076, the problems and issues in pesticides and insecticides management in…
AFA, FFF establish challenge fund to support young farmers’ enterprises
The Young Farmers’ Enterprise Challenge Fund was established to empower young farmers, fishers, pastoralists, and forest users in building sustainable agri-forest-based businesses. Farming, fishing, pastoralism,…
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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.