I am Shiela Lyn A. Nollan, 32 years old, from Pamplona, Camarines Sur, Philippines. I know little about agriculture because we used to own a farm, which we had to mortgage when my father got severely sick. Growing up, I engaged in sports and it became an important aspect of my life. Sports became my […]
I am Pham Van Thuong, born in 1990 into a farming family in Huong Son commune, Lang Giang district, Bac Giang province, Vietnam. I am standing on the family farm as I write this letter. One month ago, the land was covered by the color of lily in a high-tech greenhouse. I apply indoor growing […]
I am Russell Zolas Deocariza, a young farmer-member of the Golden Parauma Agriculture Cooperative in the Philippines. At a young age, I was already engaged in farming even if my family does not own land. During my years of farming, I experienced hardships and hindrances, but I still dream of a better life in the […]
In April 2021, the Kraing Leav Samaki Agricultural Cooperative loaned USD 30,000 from the ARISE-Farmers program to purchase organic rice and conventional rice from their members. With this amount, the Cooperative was able to buy 170 metric tons of organic rice (consisting of 110 tons of Romdul and 60 tons of red Jasmine rice) and […]
Better food systems are critical to building a future with improved health, equality, and peace, with rich biodiversity and ecosystems, and with resilient and empowered people. Therefore, there must be a critical shift from a food security focus to food systems thinking: thinking about food, people, and the planet, that requires multi-level approaches with multi-stakeholders. […]
AFA’s young farmers’ initiative has been nominated for the ILC Good Practice Award at the 2022 Global Land Forum. Please show your support by voting here: https://bit.ly/3D7r2Oa Deadline to vote: 31st March 2022 ____ With Asia facing an ageing farming population, the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) is aiming to attract youth […]
My name is Bùi Van Côn. I was born in a farming family and grew up in the countryside. I am currently the vice president of the Farmers’ union in Vinh Dong Commune, Kim Boi District, Hoa Binh Province, Vietnam. As a young person living in the countryside, I noticed how our countryside is changing […]
We are happy to announce the four young farmers whose letters stood out. Thank you to all our brilliant and enthusiastic young farmers for joining this activity. Out of 78 entries, four were chosen to win USD 500 each to fund their farm or agribusiness plan. They will receive coaching for their farm/agribusiness plan from […]
