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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…
World Farmers’ Organization hold annual meeting on June 17-21
From June 17 to 21, 2024, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) hosted its Annual Meeting. This year, the event was held at the FAO Headquarters…
Asian women in agriculture to reap grants from int’l bank
Asian women from rural communities in India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines will enjoy access to more funding, agricultural trainings, and technology as…
Rural communication services for family farming in Asia and the Pacific: Regional consultation and forum
8th Global Conference on Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet
The world faces colossal challenges that range from the climate crisis and the energy crisis to the urgent need to guarantee the economic, social, and…
Production of nutritious food emphasized in CGIAR Executive Managing Director’s meet with PH president
The production of nutritious rice and vegetable varieties and livestock was given emphasis in the courtesy call to the Philippine presidential palace of Consultative Group…