Fair trade is usually held up as the alternative to this global economic system, but in reality, fair trade means a number of different things. Economists around the globe have yet to all agree on one perfect solution to current economic challenges, should one even exist. They work within a number of frameworks, advocating a series of options. The following theories are offered as substitutions to free trade:
This is a re-posted article from the Inquirer.net. BANGKOK, Thailand — “Small farm families who only have 25% of the land feed 75% of the population. We feed the world not the Best Foods nor the giant food conglomerates. Yet, we are more vulnerable to exploitation, climate change, and rapid land loss due to government’s […]
Myanmar – The agriculture sector is the backbone of the Myanmar economy which contributes 37.8% of GDP and employs 70% of the labor force (FAO). Agriculture productivity is affected by many factors, one of them is the participation of the young generation. Than Shwe, co-founder of Rakhawanna Yuwa Association and program officer of NEED Myanmar […]
Champasack, Laos – In recent years, the shed house was introduced to farmers as an alternative technology for growing vegetables during the rainy season because the shed house is roofed with transparent plastic. However, due to the use of plastic, the temperature in the house increases, which is not suitable for many parts of the […]
Leaders of the Lao Farmer Network talk about the benefits of forming a farmers’ organization to encourage organization of small holder farmers in Laos.
Surendranagar, India – For many people, salt is an ingredient without which a meal is tasteless and incomplete. But have we ever given a thought to the effort which goes into preparing this salt? In India, farmers spend eight months in the harsh salt pans in the Little Rann of Kutch braving the scorching rays […]
CARABAO MULTIPLIER FARM Delegates from the Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) and Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Forum steering committee went on a learning visit to Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative’s (LMPC) various enterprises and initiatives on 19 December 2019 as part of the series of activities by AFA dovetailed to the UNDFF strategizing session with its members. Their first stop […]
As you celebrate the glory of this season, may your home be filled with love, peace, and joy. And may these blessings follow you throughout the coming year. Happy holidays from the AFA family!
