We, the women farmers and leaders from across Asia, representing the women members of our organizations and cooperatives, gathered at the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA), held on October 13–15, 2026, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to share our experiences, celebrate our contributions, and bring forward the voices, […]
Investing In Farmer Organizations: Lessons from Climate Action, Biodiversity and Land Restoration Initiatives Across Asia
AFA 12th GENERAL ASSEMBLYForging a 10-year Strategic Direction for Climate Resiliency for Family Farmers13-15 October 2026 | Hotel Cambodiana, Phnom Penh, Cambodia A. Objectives: At the end of the General Assembly (GA), the delegates were able to : B. Key Expected Outputs C. Relevance of this GA : Click here to view the program
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2026 Family Farmers Fair13-15 October 2026 | Hotel Cambodiana, Phnom Penh, Cambodia As part of its 12th General Assembly celebration, the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) will conduct a Family Farmers Fair to showcase family farmers’ products, achievements, best practices, and agricultural innovations of AFA members. The fair includes an exhibit of products, success […]
Across Cambodia, small-scale farmers are finding new opportunities through stronger farmer organizations, collective enterprises, and improved access to markets and resources. Through the Asia-Pacific Farmers Programme – Farmers’ Organisations for Asia (APFP-FO4A), the Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN), together with Farmer and Water Net Association, Farmer Promoting Family Agricultural Enterprise in Cambodia (FAEC), Cambodian […]
Background: A woman, a farm, and a mission Every harvest begins with a seed. But the story of Pestales Agriculture Cooperative began with something else—a question. Why do the people who work the hardest often earn the least? I am Jenalyn A. Entoy, Chairperson and Founder of Pestales Agriculture Cooperative, a grassroots social enterprise committed […]
What does it take to connect small-scale farmers with public schools, government food programs, and other institutional buyers? Today is Day 1 of the Learning and Documentation Workshop on School Feeding and Institutional Food Procurement. Participants from 12 agri-cooperatives began exploring this question by sharing their experiences, challenges, innovations, and lessons from engaging with school […]
