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Call for entries for AFA’s Capturing Agroecology in Action video contest
The Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) invites its partners from farmers’ organizations and agricultural cooperatives to join the “Capturing #Agroecology in Action” video contest!. This video contest seeks to spotlight the transformative power of agroecology, focusing specifically on its benefits for farmers’ organizations (FOs) and agricultural cooperatives. By showcasing real-life…
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Salak agroforestry system included in FAO’s globally important agri heritage systems
An agroforestry system situated in the driest region of Bali, Indonesia has been recently included in the Globally Important Agriculture Heritage Systems (GIAHS) of…
Overcoming Soil Fertility Challenges
Bacteria, fungi, and worms are often associated with disease, disgust, and fear, but not for Dr. Shane Tutua, an organic farmer at the Zai Na…
Youth can be models and change agents for sustainable agriculture
A 2018 study by Banu and Yashoda showed that to harness the potential and energy of youth for agriculture, a comprehensive and integrated policy and…
1st Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA): Bringing together young farmers across Asia-Pacific
Not a profitable job, deprived of land ownership, and lack of support from the government. These are some of the reasons often cited for the…
RCS: Trends and Experiences in Asia and the Pacific
Family farmers play a key role in supporting food security, ensuring sustainable livelihoods, achieving gender equity, and creating a more resilient global community – all…
Call for entries for AFA’s Capturing Agroecology in Action video contest
The Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) invites its partners from farmers’ organizations and agricultural cooperatives to join the “Capturing #Agroecology in Action” video contest!. This…

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COMDEV ASIA RESOURCES
Whether you’re interested in exploring our radio programs, engaging multimedia content, or reading through our informative publications, this section provides direct access to all the valuable materials that showcase our efforts and achievements. We invite you to visit the Resources page to dive into these diverse projects and stay informed about our latest updates and initiatives.
Multimedia
Increase awareness about the central role that family farmers play for the future of our planet.
Radio Initiave
Aimed at empowering rural communities through radio broadcasting as a tool for communication and development.
Publications
Increase awareness about the central role that family farmers play for the future of our planet.

The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family farmer in a rapidly changing world and highlights more than ever before the important role they play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food. Family farming offers a unique opportunity to ensure food security, improve livelihoods, better manage natural resources, protect the environment and achieve sustainable development, particularly in rural areas.