Video entries from two Asian countries made to the finals in recently concluded “Innovations by and for the Family Farming Video Contest 2024”. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this contest aimed to share the stories family farmers through audiovisual storytelling and explain the complex interrelationship between the diverse livelihoods of farmers, fishers, pastoralists and others, and their leading role in the generation of resilient and sustainable agrifood systems.
Out of 191 videos from 43 countries, the videos about Agriculture in Family Farming in Kyrgyzstan and the Collective Responsibility in Family Farming in Rural and Urban Connectivity in India. Kyrgyzstan’s video centered on the impact of forming of self-help group and the technical support provided by FAO among women farmers in Chek-Abad. Meanwhile, India’s entry highlighted the importance of collective responsibility in family farming that strengthens rural and urban connectivity, thus bridging the gap between producers and consumers. The video entry titled, “Between beehives and roots, the story of a farming family in northern Chile” won the contest and will be presented at the Global Family Farming Forum in Rome, Italy this coming October.
Video entries from two Asian countries made to the finals in recently concluded “Innovations by and for the Family Farming Video Contest 2024”. Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), this contest aimed to share the stories family farmers through audiovisual storytelling and explain the complex interrelationship between the diverse… Read More
The Young Farmers’ Enterprise Challenge Fund was established to empower young farmers, fishers, pastoralists, and forest users in building sustainable agri-forest-based businesses. Farming, fishing, pastoralism, and forest-based activities have long been the backbone of our communities, sustaining both our people and our environment. However, young people in these sectors face challenges including access to finance,… Read More
An agroforestry system situated in the driest region of Bali, Indonesia has been recently included in the Globally Important Agriculture Heritage Systems (GIAHS) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In a news release, FAO stated that the Salak Agroforestry System, located in Karangasem, Bali, integrates the cultivation of salak or snakefruit along with other… Read More
In Radio Prakriti FM’s program titled Problems and Issues: Pesticides, Insecticide Management Act 2076, the problems and issues in pesticides and insecticides management in Nepal were discussed together with their special guests, Manoj Pokhrel, an agriculture specialist; Rudramani Pokhrel from Agriculture Knowledge Center, and Amrit B.K., an agriculture technician. Pesticide and Insecticide Management Act 2076… Read More
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 Tina farm in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Dr. Tutua refers to these organisms as “soil engineers”, maintaining soil fertility. “The Significance of Soil Care”, a radio program that aired over the… Read More
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 reluctance of many young people—including the children of farmers—to pursue farming as a career. Experts anticipate a severe global farmer shortage in less than ten years, threatening agricultural sustainability and… Read More
Family farmers play a key role in supporting food security, ensuring sustainable livelihoods, achieving gender equity, and creating a more resilient global community – all essential elements of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The likelihood of successfully achieving these goals is significantly enhanced when family farmers are engaged as strategic partners. Family farmers have been… Read More
Family farmers play a key role in supporting food security, ensuring sustainable livelihoods, achieving gender equity, and creating a more resilient global community – all essential elements of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The likelihood of successfully achieving these goals is significantly enhanced when family farmers are engaged as strategic partners. Family farmers have been… Read More
Launched in August 2023 on Radio Meghna, ‘Sonali Bosoti’ has quickly become a source of hope and empowerment for farmers, youth, and women in Bangladesh’s Charfashion Upazila. This dynamic community radio program, airing weekly, serves as a crucial platform for addressing the needs of family farmers amidst the challenges of coastal life. Spanning 10 to… Read More
With an aging farming population, there is an urgent need to attract and empower the younger generation to carry forward agricultural practices. Young farmers bring fresh perspectives, technological savvy, and innovative approaches that can boost productivity, enhance sustainability, and adapt to modern challenges such as climate change and market dynamics. Titled “Cultivating the Future: Empowering… Read More
