Cotabato City, Philippines — Cooperative leaders from across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will convene on June 29–30, 2026, in Cotabato City for the BARMMCoops Leadership Conference, themed “BARMM Cooperatives Advancing Integrated Diversified Organic Family Farming Systems (IDOFFS) and Inclusive Public Food Procurement for Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods.” The conference will […]
When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted food systems, smallholder farmers across Asia faced unprecedented challenges. Yet instead of giving up, they organized, innovated, and rose stronger together. Through the ARISE (Assuring Resiliency of Family Farmers) program, farmers’ organizations across Asia proved that farmer-led solutions work. ARISE was a grant from the International Fund for Agricultural Development […]
The Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), represented by Business Development Officer Leo Mendoza, attended the 23rd World Congress of Soil Science in Nanjing, China, from June 9–11, 2026. Organized by the Soil Science Society of China, this year’s congress focused on “Biofertilizers, Biocontrol & Biostimulants: From Science to Technology and Commercialization.” The […]
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, smallholder family farmers are on the frontlines of climate change. Droughts, floods, and unpredictable weather patterns continue to threaten their livelihoods and food security, yet they remain at the heart of feeding their families, communities, and nations. Through the APFP-FO4A program, farmers are embracing agroecology and climate-resilient agriculture to build sustainable food systems […]
Across Asia, millions of smallholder farmers feed their communities, yet many face challenges in accessing markets, financing, and fair prices for their products. By organizing into cooperatives and enterprises, farmers are transforming these challenges into opportunities for growth, resilience, and prosperity. Through the APFP-FO4A, smallholder farmers have strengthened their organizations, expanded market access, added value […]
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, […]
Women are the backbone of agriculture. They plant, harvest, process, trade, and nurture their families and communities. Yet for too long, their contributions have often gone unrecognized. Through the APFP-FO4A program, women farmers in Asia are stepping into leadership, building enterprises, and transforming their communities. The program has reached 17,411 direct women beneficiaries, empowering them […]
