In 2022, AFA partnered with the Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR) and Agricultural Research Associations (APAARI) in the Collective Action on Inclusive Digital Transformation in Agriculture that aims at empowering small-scale producers to co-develop good practices and negotiate business models that work for them, and at making all other actors in the Digital Agriculture value […]
Over 60 participants consisting of members and staff of farmers’ organizations (FOs), agricultural cooperatives, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Asia-Pacific region participated in the “Video Production Training” conducted by the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) and German Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation (DGRV) on 5 October 2023 via Zoom. The training aimed […]
In Laos, farmer field schools serve as a valuable platform for learning among farmers, exchange of farming knowledge, and introduction of innovative farming techniques. These schools have enriched farmers’ knowledge and skills and instilled confidence in their ability to embrace new farming practices to enhance their farming systems. This video was produced by the Lao […]
Land conflict issues in the Philippines, especially the problem of overlapping claims on land tenure, have greatly affected smallholder farmers, indigenous peoples, and local communities. The country’s complex history of land ownership, coupled with the rush for land, rapid urbanization and economic development, has led to numerous disputes over land rights. One of the major […]
Battambang Province, Cambodia — Along the banks of the Sankae River in Prek Loung Commune, fishing is a source of livelihood more many people. For Mak Srey, a member of the Sdey Krom Rohal Soung Fishing Community in Battambang’s Eh Phnom district, the abundance of fish every November and December brings hope, but also hardship. “During those months, there […]
Climate change has significant and far-reaching impacts on agriculture. Addressing these impacts requires adaptation strategies such as developing drought-tolerant crops, improving water management practices, adopting precision agriculture techniques, promoting sustainable land management practices, and implementing climate-resilient farming systems. Farmers worldwide are making remarkable efforts and developing innovative solutions to confront the challenges posed by […]
For photography enthusiasts, family farming advocates and environment-lovers! We are delighted to announce the International Photo Contest organized by the World Rural Forum (WRF), which highlights the importance of family farming and showcases its key role in the sustainability of our planet. We want participants to capture the essence of family farming and show the […]
In Cambodia, the National Family Farmers Forum and Partners Consultation on Food System Transition and Climate Resiliency was conducted on 31 August 2023 at Sunway Hotel in Phnom Penh. The meeting was attended by 18 representatives from farmers’ organizations (4 youth) and CSOs and one representative from CARD (government institution).
