The Agroecology TPP (AE-TPP) was established to convene a large set of international, national and local partners who share the vision of filling research gaps and doing research differently in order to accelerate and co-ordinate the work on agroecology with the aim of fostering transitions to more sustainable agricultural and food systems. The Platform implements numerous projects across eight domains of […]
It has been an extraordinary week of insightful discussions and collaboration! Under the theme “Doing Science Differently”, the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), Agroecology TPP, the Agroecology, and Safe Food Systems Transitions (ASSET) in partnership with the Agroecology Learning alliance in South East Asia (ALiSEA), Agroecology in Southeast Asia (ASEA), Market and […]
Statement and Recommendations of Farmers’ Organizations at the Transformative Partnership Platform on Agroecology (Agroecology TPP) Annual Members ForumMarch 31 – April 4, 2025 | Hanoi, VietnamDelivered by Jonjon Sarmiento, PAKISAMA Family farmers are not just food producers but knowledge producers and solution providers. Our organizations and cooperatives are our platforms for collective actions, enabling us […]
The Lao Farmers Association (LFA) launched an initiative to empower persons with disabilities (PWDs) by providing opportunities in agricultural business. The project aims to create jobs for disabled individuals and build the capacity of 15 families with PWD members. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Saysetha District Disabled People’s Association and is […]
? Rural women and family farmers are the protagonists of our food system but still face structural barriers. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Rural Women in Action Network launches the campaign “Rural Women in Action: Building a Sustainable Future,” aiming to highlight their key role in transforming food systems, environmental sustainability, and […]
This article was written by Camille Elemia and originally published by the Benar News As crises linked to global warming worsen, advocates call for farmers and fishermen to be given better access to climate funds. Fishermen harvest oysters and red grouper near a sprawling mangrove in Zamboanga Sibugay, a remote province in the southern Philippines. […]
One of the key services provided by the Lao Farmers Association (LFA) is supporting its members in generating better income through various initiatives, including: In this video, members of farmer groups share how LFA has supported their agribusinesses through revolving funds, study visits, and youth group initiatives, with the support of the APFP-FO4A program. LFA […]
The Lao Farmers’ Association (LFA) plans to strengthen farmers’ group networks with the aim of producing quality agricultural products and increasing incomes. This was the consensus of the association’s annual meeting held in Vientiane, Lao PDR on February 11-12 to review achievements in 2024, discuss ongoing projects within each Commodities Network (ComNET), and outline the […]
