The Lao Farmers Association (LFA) launched an initiative to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing opportunities in agricultural business. The project aims to create jobs for disabled individuals and build the capacity of 15 families with PWD members. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Saysetha District Disabled People’s Association and is […]
? Rural women and family farmers are the protagonists of our food system but still face structural barriers. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Rural Women in Action Network launches the campaign “Rural Women in Action: Building a Sustainable Future,” aiming to highlight their key role in transforming food systems, environmental sustainability, and […]
The Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) participated in the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum for Sustainable Development (APFSD) held in Bangkok, Thailand on 25-28 February 2024, represented by Irish Baguilat, who participated as a panelist in two side events. In the “Leveraging Digital Innovations to Improve Women’s Work in Agriculture” session organized by the […]
As part of the UN Decade of Family Farming, the Voices for Change video series highlights perspectives from key actors in family farming. Watch how the FFF is linking forestry and farming and supporting family farmers’ organizations through insights from Esther Penunia (Asian Farmers’ Association), Ross Hilton (UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office), Zhimin Wu […]
This article was written by Camille Elemia and originally published by the Benar News As crises linked to global warming worsen, advocates call for farmers and fishermen to be given better access to climate funds. Fishermen harvest oysters and red grouper near a sprawling mangrove in Zamboanga Sibugay, a remote province in the southern Philippines. […]
With fuel combustion to generate electricity and heat accounting for almost half of global carbon emission in 2022 alone, decarbonising the energy sector has become essential if we are to meet global climate goals. Across Asia, countries are addressing this challenge by advancing large-scale renewable energy projects, such as India’s Bhadla Solar Park spanning 5,700 […]
One of the key services provided by the Lao Farmers Association (LFA) is supporting its members in generating better income through various initiatives, including: In this video, members of farmer groups share how LFA has supported their agribusinesses through revolving funds, study visits, and youth group initiatives, with the support of the APFP-FO4A program. LFA […]
The Lao Farmers’ Association (LFA) plans to strengthen farmers’ group networks with the aim of producing quality agricultural products and increasing incomes. This was the consensus of the association’s annual meeting held in Vientiane, Lao PDR on February 11-12 to review achievements in 2024, discuss ongoing projects within each Commodities Network (ComNET), and outline the […]
