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Listening to change: FAO-supported rural radio initiatives boost climate action
As the world marks World Radio Day 2025 on 13 February under the theme Radio and Climate Change, it is worth reflecting on the fundamental…
AMARC Asia-Pacific joins call for climate action on World Radio Day celebration
AMARC Asia-Pacific, a regional association of community radio broadcasters in Asia and the Pacific, participates in the annual celebration of the World Radio Day…
Family Farmers receives little climate finance to support Sustainable Agriculture-study
Family farmers produce 80% of the food consumed in Asia and support the livelihoods of more than 2.5 billion people. The ingenuity and innovation of…
Jackfruit highlighted as a fruit with high potential in Bangladesh
There is an abundance of jackfruit in Bangladesh. The country is recognized as the second largest producer of jackfruit in the world.
Thus, it is…
Governance, resilience keys to more sustainable food systems – study
Governance and resilience are two key areas identified as leverage points towards transforming food systems for sustainability.
Participatory videos effective in nutrition-sensitive agriculture interventions
A 2022 study published in Maternal & Child Nutrition found that participatory videos and women’s group meetings significantly improved dietary diversity among women and children…
Participatory devcom approaches boost sustainable agriculture in Vietnam – study
A 2013 study conducted in Vietnam’s Northwest Highlands highlights the importance of holistic impact assessment for connecting agricultural research to development outcomes. This approach is…
Utilizing Drones to Revolutionizing Rice farming in India and the Philippines
The use of drone technology in farming has gain interest in recent years due to its promise of efficiency and productivity amid the growing challenges…
Call for papers: FAO, IAMCR announce 2025 Rural Communication Services research award
The Rural Communication (RUC) Working Group of the International Association for
Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) invites the submission of abstracts for its
2025 conference,…
E-learning course on Participatory Video in agrifood systems and digital environments
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invites interested practitioners to enroll in a free e-learning course that will introduce participatory…