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 […]
This article was originally published by PhilStar Global MANILA, Philippines — Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher De Venecia has again filed a bill seeking a Magna Carta for the youth to promote and protect the rights of young farmers. The National Economic Development Authority has endorsed the proposed measure for immediate passage into law. “I […]
AFA Coordinator for Young Farmers’ Agenda and UNDFF Lanz Espacio talked about family farming in the Philippines and the Asian Farmers’ Association’s work within UN Decade of Family Farming at Radyo Katipunan 87.9. Watch the video below.
Family farmers’ organizations (FOs) in the Philippines celebrate the first year of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) during the Knowledge Learning Market and Policy Engagement 2019 held in 13-14 November 2019 at Ang Bahay ng Alumni, UP, Quezon City, Philippines. With the theme “Celebrating the International Decade of Family Farming: Strengtheing the Role […]
PAYAKUMBUH, INDONESIA – AFA member Aliansi Petani Indonesia (API) held an agricultural entrepreneurship training for young farmers in Indonesia on 1-4 October 2019 at Padang, Payakumbuh, Indonesia. The training, which aims to equip young farmers with skills in pioneering entrepreneurship in farmer-led agricultural cooperative in the rural areas, was conducted through the AFOSP-MTCP2 Programme. API […]
YANGON, MYANMAR – Why are the youth becoming less and less interested in agriculture? The future of sustainable agriculture is in the hands of the younger generation, but how can we draw their attention and interest to engage in the development of modern agriculture practice in Myanmar? These are two of the topics discussed during […]
Twenty participants attended the Business Skills Training organized by the Agriculture and Farmer Federation of Myanmar (AFFM) at Sky Hotel, North Dagon Tsp, Yangon, Myanmar on 24-25 August 2019. Fourteen of the participants are female while six are male and all of them belong to the youth sector (under 35 years old). Click here to view […]
KATHMANDU, NEPAL – Women and youth in agriculture in South Asia were the center of the discussions during the consultation meeting themed “Youth and Women in Agriculture: For Economic Development and Key to Food Security in Future” held on 9-11 June 2019 at Park Village Resort in Kathmandu, Nepal. Women and youth farmers as well […]
