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FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific aims at “resilience from within”
Ministers from around Asia and the Pacific gathered in Brunei Darussalam last April 24-27 to negotiate collaboration pathways and priority areas of action with the…
How participatory RCS empower Filipino farmers to reduce post-harvest losses
As climate change continues to pose significant challenges to traditional drying practices in the Philippine rice farming landscape, the adoption of mechanical drying solutions like…
Asian farmers demand direct access to climate funds to build profitable, climate-smart livelihoods
In light of the growing movement across Asia advocating the transition from short-term survival to sustainable, profitable, and climate-smart family farming, over 18 national, regional,…
AMARC AP celebrates IWD 2026: Empowering Women’s Voices from across the Asia-Pacific
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, AMARC Asia-Pacific designed aremarkable and inspiring digital campaign that sought to amplify the voices of womencommunity radio broadcasters.…
Voices that grow food systems: How FAO ComDev invests in rural women and girls
This International Women’s Day, the theme “Give to Gain” invites reflection not only on what must be invested, but on how change is built. For…
ComDev Asia, FAO hold participatory monitoring and evaluation workshop
ComDev Asia and the Food and Agriculture Organization held a three-day Virtual Training-Workshop on Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation of Communication Programs for Sustainable Rural Development…
Family Farmers’ meet in PH to Strengthen Climate Finance Access
Leaders of eleven regional and global farmers’ organizations have gathered in Pasig this week to push for stronger farmer representation in climate finance decision-making. The…
FAO, UNDP to host Asia-Pacific Dialogue for IWD 2026
The FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, together with the UNDP Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, commemorates International Women’s Day 2026 through a…
Field School Movement Boosts Sustainable Farming in Indonesia
The Amartapadi Cooperative is deeply committed to improving the welfare of farmers in Indramayu Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Their efforts focus on establishing seed banks, developing rice…
Artificial Intelligence is a Tool, Not a Voice: AMARC Asia-Pacific Marks World Radio Day 2026
To mark the World Radio Day (WRD) 2026, the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters, AMARC (Asia-Pacific) launched a multi-day social media campaign highlighting the…
World Radio Day Celebration 2026
AMARC Asia-Pacific proudly joins community broadcasters around the world in celebrating World Radio Day 2026 on 13 February 2026, under this year’s powerful theme: “AI is a tool, not…
From Tradition to Innovation: A Young Farmer’s Path to Sustainable Rice Farming in Cambodia
In Cambodia, young farmer Chheang Chheat is inspiring his peers to embrace modern approaches, including machine transplanting and agroecological practices. He believes these innovations lower…