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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…
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…
Family Farming: Protecting Biodiversity Through Traditional Knowledge in the Philippines
Family farmers are actively engaging in sustainable agrifood systems by combining traditional knowledge with innovation. It shows how they protect biodiversity, adapt to climate change,…
SEWA: Empowering Women for a Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Women smallholder farmers are on the frontlines of climate change, facing rising costs, water stress, poor soil health, and health risks from chemical use. SEWA…
ComDev Asia Steering Committee holds year-end review
The ComDev Asia Initiative’s Steering Committee convened for its year-end review, focusing on the initiative’s transition and institutionalization. Held last December 15 via Zoom, the…
Real Power from Youth Farmers’ Realities: An inspiring story for the future of rural agriculture
Last October 2025, the “Future of Family Farming: Policy Innovations for Young Farmers” was held in Rome at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters…
From the forest to the market: How honey is sustaining farmers’ livelihoods in Indonesia
Pandeglang, Indonesia – The Hanjuang Cooperative has been at the forefront of promoting collective marketing for Apis dorsata forest honey, better known as the giant honey bee, among…