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Fostering engagement in the policy processes and program development of UNDFF: The Case of ARDKPP in the Philippines
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At its 72nd Session, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2019-2028 as the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) building on the achievement of UN’s International Year of Family Farming (IFYY) in 2014, which put family farming at the center of national agendas and agricultural, environmental and social policies towards equitable and sustainable development. “UNDFF… Read More

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FAO is seeking Communication for Rural Development Specialists
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FAO is expanding its roster of consultants! Communication is key to ensuring agricultural growth and sustainable development on a global scale. The FAO Communication for Development Team (ComDev) assists member countries, FAO programmes, decentralized offices and partners in the design and implementation of ComDev strategies and plans and the delivery of inclusive Rural Communication Services… Read More

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28th IUF Congress passes resolution to honor the life and works of SEWA Founder Elaben
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The 28th International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tourism, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) Congress passed a resolution on Achieving voice, visibility, validation of women workers in honor of Sister Ela R. Bhatt (Elaben), the founder of the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) in India, who passed away November last year. Together with the… Read More

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Diving into the lives of fisherfolks through Community Radio Sagor Giri
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This story is about community radio (CR) Sagor Giri and a community of fisherfolks in the Mirjanagor village – both situated in Sitakund, Chattogram, a south-eastern district in, Bangladesh. An active AMARC member, radio Sagor Giri was established in the year 2012. As per CR regulations of Bangladesh, the station operates with a transmission power… Read More

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AFA conducts Facilitators' training on empowering women and youth in agri cooperatives in PH
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The Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA)  started its first of a series of Mindanao-wide training for focal persons on youth and women/ Gender and Development (GAD) in 6 national and provincial agriculture cooperatives/farmers’ organizations and in 11 primary cooperatives who belong to their membership. The training is being held in Davao City,… Read More

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Small and marginal farmers at the center of research & innovation of nutritious and forgotten foods in India
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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,… Read More

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ComDev Asia presents 2022 Accomplishments to SC Members
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ComDev Asia held a meeting with its Steering Committee members last 13 December 2022 to present updates on the implementation of the 2022 Participatory Communication Plan (PCP) and identify ways forward for 2023. It was attended by Dr. Maria Stella Tirol, Assistant Professor Rosa Plipinas Francisco, and Ms. Zane Andrei Cortez from the UPLB College… Read More

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Indonesia is Taking a Big Step on Family Farming
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Last May 17, 2022, a hybrid workshop titled “Multi-Stakeholder Discussion on Family Farming National Action Plan and Strategic Activities” was conducted in Jakarta, Indonesia.  Almost 100 individuals from various farmers’ organizations and government agencies participated. Included here are Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture, National Food Agency (Bapangnas), and National Planning Agency… Read More

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Regional Expert Consultation Workshops on Transforming towards Resilient, Sustainable, Profitable, and Inclusive Rice-Based Agri-Food Systems in Asia
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Rice ratooning is not a new practice with farmers. It has been successfully adopted in many countries including China, India, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, USA, Brazil, and Colombia. However, the adoption of traditional ratoon rice with the first crop harvested manually has been limited due to labor shortage as well as low and unstable grain yield… Read More

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Regional Webinar on Agri-Forest Enterprise Development for Young Farmers
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The Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) invites young farmers in the region to take part in a series of webinars that aims to serve as a venue for participants to learn and improve their skills and knowledge on agri-forest-based enterprise and cooperative development and management. This webinars are part of the project entitled,… Read More

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