LAOS – Mueng Lao Food Company, a local business based in Vientiane capital, Laos, has been studying fresh vegetable market for over a year and found out that massive fresh produce is being imported from Thailand to feed the people of Vientiane. More than seven (7) tons of spring onions alone is being imported on a […]
Expected growth in the agricultural sector has highlighted the need for cooperatives to step into the gap when the government and banks fail to supply credit. Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) Cooperative Development Program Director Cresente C. Paez noted that some savings and credit cooperatives are starting to expand their services to farmers. Mr. Paez said […]
KATHMANDU, NEPAL – What is a gender sensitive value chain? This was the main question posed for the participants of the Regional Consultation Workshop on Understanding and Promoting Gender Sensitive Value Chain in South Asia at the start of the three-day meeting held at Hotel Marshyangdi, Kathmandu, Nepal on 12-14 June 2019. Women and youth […]
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 […]
Watch this video to learn about the initiatives of the Lao Farmer Network for youth farmers in Lao PDR. Lao Farmer Network (LFN) is a member of AFA in Lao PDR.
Jakarta, 4 April 2019 – As a country with 24 million small-scale farmers, agriculture is one of the main issues for President Joko Widodo’s administration. Recognizing the importance of down-to-earth diplomacy having a direct impact on society, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strengthens Indonesian agricultural diplomacy by hosting a conference which focusing on family farming and […]
Joining the ILC Asia Leadership Programme was an enlightening experience for us. As individuals whose role is to mobilize others, we are confident that the materials offered throughout the programme will be useful for us in RMI. Korong Wonorejo is a small community surrounded by tea plantations and Kerinci Seblat National Park. Since 2016, RMI […]
The Government of Mongolia, supported by the World Bank and GAFSP, implemented the Livestock and Agricultural Marketing Project (LAMP) to improve rural livelihoods and food secutiry in 15 distritcs in 5 provinces, through enhanced productivity, market access and diversification in livestock-based production systems. Read more
