The organic rice market in Indonesia is predicted to continue to grow by 22% per year, worth IDR 28 billion (USD 1,589,789). This shows that next year it is certain that the organic food business will continue to move in a positive direction (Anonymous, 2014). This organic farming system was welcomed quite enthusiastically, both by […]
FORCE 2.0 Workshop: Deepening Farmers’ Organisations Recognition, Capacity, and Engagement2-6 March 2026 | The Linden Suites, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Background The nine regional and two global farmers organisations (FOs) of the Family Farmers for Climate Action campaign are meeting for a workshop in Manila, Philippines, as a follow up of the 1st FORCE […]
In commemoration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, AFA launches “1000 Solutions by Women Farmers”, highlighting women’s leadership across Asia while calling attention to the challenges and gender gaps they continue to face. From agroecology to climate resilience, women farmers are shaping solutions rooted in practice, care, and community. Follow the stories. Share […]
Jharkhand, India – India is one of the world’s largest producers of tassar silk, with major production areas spread across several states, specifically those in forest-dependent areas, including Jharkhand. Tassar silk is produced from silkworms that live in the wild and feed on forest trees. Tassar silk is known for its rich texture and natural golden-brown […]
Amid the growing challenges of climate change and declining soil fertility, farmers in Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia, are choosing a different path. Instead of relying on conventional farming methods, they are turning to organic agriculture—restoring the health of their land while nurturing hope for future generations. At the heart of this movement is APPOLI Boyolali. […]
Strengthening Inclusion of Family Farmers’ Organizations in Climate Finance Facilities17 November 202511:30 – 13:00 Belém, State of Pará, Brazil (GMT-3) Organizers: Background Family farmers remain one of the most vulnerable and gravely affected by the effects and impact of climate change, because our livelihoods – agriculture, fishery, forestry, herding and pastoralism- rely so much on […]
Butuan City, Philippines — On 22-23 October 2025, the Asian Farmers’ Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) and its partner cooperatives joined over 200 farmers, fisherfolk, cooperative leaders, experts, and innovators at the Knowledge Fair 2025, organized by the GIZ Philippines and the Pacific Island Countries under the project “Strengthening the Implementation of Regional and Local Peace and Development Agendas in […]
New analysis, conducted by Climate Focus, reveals that US$443 billion a year in climate finance is needed to help small-scale family farmers adapt to climate change impacts. This is less than the US$470 billion a year that the UN estimates are spent on agriculture subsidies that are harmful to people and the planet and is […]
