by the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) (Paper presented during the Round Table Discussion “Research and Innovation for Smallholder Farmers in the Context of Climate Change”, organized by IFAD during the 32nd session of IFAD’s Governing Council, 18 February 2009 by Ma. Estrella A. Penunia, Secretary General, AFA.) Good afternoon to everyone. […]
Press Release March 1, 2009 As heads of state conclude the 15th ASEAN Summit today with declarations and agreements to help the region respond to the issues of the global financial crisis and food security, leaders of the Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA), an alliance of national farmers’ organizations with 10 million members in Philippines, Indonesia, […]
The Plant Variety Protection Law is an important issue that has crucial link to agriculture and food security in Indonesia. For one, it raises the issue of farmers’ rights versus breeders’ rights. In order for farmers to understand the issue better and to share experiences and views with each other, the Indonesian Peasants Alliance (Aliansi […]
The Farmer and Nature Net (FNN), AFA’s member in Cambodia, held its general assembly last December 19, 2008, where representatives from 10 provinces and specialized networks elected the farmer federation’s new president and vice-president, among other officers. In an e-mail sent to AFA and its member organizations from 8 countries in Asia, FNN announced that […]
(In observance of the holidays, the AFA Secretariat office will be closed from December 22 to January 2.)
Press Release December 11, 2008 Contact: Elaine Teope, PAKISAMA (0919)6190466/Maricel Tolentino, ANGOC 4337653-54 or (0917)8191089/Rene Peñas, PAKISAMA-Sumilao farmer (0906)8315336 As the seven-day promise of Secretary Sylvestre Bello to act on their case ended yesterday, the protesting Banasi farmers marched to Malacanang anew at 8:30 AM. They would like to meet with Secretary Bello and demand […]
PRESS STATEMENT November 26, 2008 Bring Ka Vic’s Killers to Justice Immediately ! Stop Political Killings in the Philippines ! We, the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development, an alliance of nine national farmers’ organizations in eight countries in Asia, are shocked, dumbfounded, and deeply in sorrow and righteous anger over the shameless and […]
by Jerome Dumlao 31 October 2008, Pasig City, Philippines – The International Fund for Agricultural Development of the United Nations is spending $18.3 million to help the Philippines improve rice production. IFAD vice president Kanayo Nwanze announced the UN agency’s latest support for the country’s rural sector during the IFAD Knowledge and Learning Market held […]
