Rural Radio: Voices for Change

Join the Global Family Farming Forum (October 15-18, 2024) and tune into the Rural Radio livestreaming here!

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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ComDev Asia (CDA) is a regional initiative that promotes Communication for Development (ComDev) in the Asia-Pacific region. Its purpose is to build ComDev capacities and to support rural communication policies and services in the region.

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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 key element of this event is a fully operational radio station streaming live from the FAO headquarters reaching out to rural audiences. Experienced rural radio…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Kyrgyzstan and India among finalists in FAO’s Innovations by and for the family farmers Video Contest

Video entries from two Asian countries made to the finals in recently concluded “Innovations by and for the Family Farming Video Contest 2024”. Organized by…

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The Resources page connects you to our Radio Initiative, Multimedia, and Publications, offering quick access to our latest projects and updates. Visit now to explore and stay informed!

COMDEV ASIA RESOURCES

Whether you’re interested in exploring our radio programs, engaging with our multimedia content, or reading through our informative publications, this section provides direct access to all the valuable materials that showcase our projects and activities. We invite you to visit the Resources page to dive into these diverse projects and stay informed about our latest updates and activities.

Multimedia

Check out our e-learning resources and access our on-demand webinars.

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Radio Initiative

Listen to our radio programs addressing family farmers’ needs and priorities in Asia and the Pacific.

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Publications

Discover our latest publications  and gain valuable insights on rural communication, ICTs, and family farming in Asia and the Pacific.

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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.

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