23 April 2010 by Asia Farmers Association, ROPPA, COPROFAM, ActionAid, International and International Land Coalition An international dialogue process on large-scale international land acquisitions – or “land grabs” – has been initiated to amplify the voices of affected peoples who have been largely excluded from the discussions so far, and to widen the debate on […]
In the recently concluded 4th AFA General Assembly last April 23 in Ping Tung, Taiwan, the new officers of the Executive Committee for 2010-2015 were sworn into office. The new leaders of AFA are as follows: Chairperson – Mr. Tsai, Shun-Te, TWADA (Taiwan) Vice-Chairperson – Ms. Jang, Jeong-Ok, WAFF (South Korea) Treasurer (appointed) – Mr. […]
After a 2-day strategic planning workshop held in Ping Tung, Taiwan which was highlighted by an analysis of its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT), a review of its progress vis-a-vis its strategic objectives in the last 5 years (2006-2010), as well as its mission, vision, goals, and 8-point peasant agenda (now 9-point peasant agenda), […]
The Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), held its Fourth General Assembly, with the theme “Sustaining our Gains, Nourishing our Work” on April 20-23 at the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) in Taiwan. The event was hosted by the Taiwan Wax Apple Development Association (TWADA) in cooperation with NPUST. The […]
Manila, Philippines – Today as the nation faces the threat of a widespread COVID-19 outbreak, we are also potentially facing another problem as a result of extreme social distancing measures and LGU boundary lockdowns, the threat of a food crisis. Further aggravating the situation are recent announcements of Vietnam and Thailand of rice export suspension. We […]
The WRF, together with AFA, AsiaDHRRA, and CIFA as the host partner, are organizing an IYFF Asia Continental strategy meeting, to be held in New Delhi, March 23-24, 2010. The participants will be Asian Farmers’ organisations supporting the IYFF Campaign as well as representatives of national and international policy makers. The aim of the Continental […]
How does cheap food contribute to global hunger? GDAE’s Timothy A. Wise, in this recent article in Resurgence magazine, explains the contradictory nature of food and agriculture under globalization. He refers to globalization as “the cheapening of everything” and concludes: “Some things just shouldn’t be cheapened. The market is very good at establishing the value […]
Thirty-two-year-old Heera Sinh Jodhasinh Patwal lives in Todhara Village, Dwarahat Block, Almora District. He has completed his BA and his main occupation is farming on his 30 naali (7200 square yards) land and animal husbandry (he has 2 jersey cows). He also runs a grocery shop in the village. He mainly cultivates vegetables such as […]
