Rural Communication
Strengthening the pathways to improve Solomon Islands’ food system
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the University of Wollongong in Australia conducted a study to assess the current food system of Solomon Islands in the Pacific. Based on consultations and analysis, the report highlighted three main pathways to strengthen the food systems in this island nation, that include: (1) strengthening and connecting rural food systems; (2) enhancing the national policy environment; and (3) advocating for healthy food environments that are accessible,
Family Farming
Leveraging the role of family farming for resilient food systems in PH
Former Senator and agriculture advocate Francis Pangilinan urged the government and various organizations to fully support family farming to achieve resilient food systems in the Philippines. During his talk in the latest installment of SEARCA’s Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS), the former lawmaker stressed out the vital role of family farming in achieving food security and sustaining agricultural productivity. According to Pangilinan, there are necessary intervention to strengthen family
In the Spotlight
PhilRice to host webinar on strengthening family farmers on May 24
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is inviting everyone to join a public webinar that will tackle the different ways to strengthen family farming in the Philippines on May 24, 2PM (Philippine Time). Social Researcher Perry Del Rosario will present their study that explores on various issues and opportunities concerning family farmers in Siniloan, Laguna and Sariaya, Quezon. This study used several data elicitation techniques such as rich pictures and
ComDevAsia in Action
Small and marginal farmers at the center of research & innovation of nutritious and forgotten foods in India
Rather than mere recipients and beneficiaries of agricultural innovation and knowledge “transferred” by scientists, small and marginal Indian farmers, including women, must be perceived and recognized as key actors and partners in research and knowledge creation. Women especially are the backbone of marginal farmer households in India. As we celebrate the International Year of Millets, a new pilot ‘Collective Action’ stresses the role of these small farmers in agriculture, farming,
