by Pan Sopheap, FNN Chang Mai, Thailand — Mr. Mao That, FNN representative, attended the conference on land rights in Chang Mai last November 9-11, 2011. Participants to the conference shared their experiences from different countries on land rights issues and how they are responding to them. A conference statement was issued on the need […]
The following article was written by Mr. Jukichi Ishizawa, a 78-year old organic farmer from Fukushima, Japan. His place, Kouriyama City, is located 60 kilometers away from the Daichi nuclear plant that was damaged by the tsunami and is emitting nuclear radiation. He has been farming in Fukushima for the 61 years and is a […]
Civil society organizations concerned with rural development have been engaging ASEAN in order to pursue agriculture, fisheries and people-centered development, which promotes the well-being of the rural poor and marginalized sectors, especially farmers, fishers, and indigenous peoples. In the process, they also aim to develop institutionalized mechanisms for the regular consultation and participation of farmers, […]
The following article was written by Mr. Jukichi Ishizawa, a 78-year old organic farmer from Fukushima, Japan. His place, Kouriyama City, is located 60 kilometers away from the Daichi nuclear plant that was damaged by the tsunami and is emitting nuclear radiation. He has been farming in Fukushima for the 61 years and is a […]
AFA participated in an ASEAN food security conference held in Manila, Philippines last July 18-19, 2011. The conference aimed to enable the private sector to participate in efforts to address food security in the region and focused on food production, post-harvest, and rural-market linkages. AFA was represented by Mr. Uon Sophal (FNN President) and Mr. […]
AFA will participate in an ASEAN food security conference to be held in Manila, Philippines on July 18-19, 2011. The conference will enable the private sector to participate in efforts to address food security in the region and will focus on food production, post-harvest, and rural-market linkages. AFA will be represented by Mr. Uon Sophal […]
PAKISAMA, represented by its National Council Chairperson Vicente Fabe, joined other farmer groups and advocates in a protest action yesterday over the recent decision by the Supreme Court declaring that Cojuangco’s 20% share in San Miguel Corporation was not bought with the levy paid by coconut farmers. Read more
By Jun Virola (junvirola@yahoo.com) Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines, 17 June 2011 – Farmers can augment their income from farming by raising native chicken through the natural farming system. Following this lead, PAKISAMA farmers and their supporters visited the Earthkeepers learning farm in Quezon province today to see how such a system works. Vicente Fabe, PAKISAMA National […]
