Background: A woman, a farm, and a mission Every harvest begins with a seed. But the story of Pestales Agriculture Cooperative began with something else—a question. Why do the people who work the hardest often earn the least? I am Jenalyn A. Entoy, Chairperson and Founder of Pestales Agriculture Cooperative, a grassroots social enterprise committed […]
UNCCD COP17Youth4Soil Manifesto & Celebration of International Year of the WomanFarmer 202615:30-17:00, MET24 BackgroundLand and soil restoration are crucial for achieving food security, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihoods. Young people are already taking the lead in land and soil restoration; they are training peers, restoring degraded lands, practicing composting and agroecology, applying Indigenous and local knowledge, […]
Across 14 countries in Asia, farmers’ organizations have strengthened enterprises, expanded market opportunities, amplified farmers’ voices in policy dialogues, and built more inclusive and resilient institutions. The results speak for themselves: more than 3 million farmers reached, stronger livelihoods, increased incomes, empowered women and youth leaders, and more sustainable food systems across the region. This […]
Across Asia and the Pacific, a new generation of young farmers is stepping forward—finding their voice, building their skills, and shaping the future of agriculture. Through the APFP-FO4A program, farmers’ organizations have invested in youth empowerment through leadership development, enterprise support, digital literacy, advocacy, and innovation. Young people are no longer just participants—they are decision-makers, […]
In the context of an aging farming population, encouraging the participation of rural youth has become increasingly important. Through the APFP-FO4A program in Vietnam, special focus is placed on supporting initiatives led by the younger generation of farmers, recognizing their potential to drive innovation and sustainability in agriculture. One inspiring example is Luong Van Tuyen, […]
Youth in Agriculture ForumFostering leadership, innovative capacity, and agripreneurship of youth in Region 13Highlights and key messages
Youth in Agriculture: Building Structure, Starting Enterprises, Leading ChangeStrategic Insights, Experiences, and Actionable Recommendations This guide was developed based on the experiences of AFA’s project, Empowering Women and Youth through Inclusive Cooperatives and Agricultural Value Chains toward Peace and Development in Mindanao, and the institutional knowledge of AFA, PAKISAMA, and AGRICOOPh. The project is part […]
The Nepal Agriculture Co-operative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL) conducted a Workshop on Engagement of Women and Youth in Urban Farming on 17 October 2025 (Ashoj 31, 2082) in Shiddhartha Cottage, Dhobighat, Lalitpur, Nepal. The workshop brought together women and youth engaged in urban and peri-urban agriculture to strengthen their capacities, share best practices, and explore innovative and climate-resilient approaches to sustainable urban farming. It […]
