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International Conference on Agrobiodiversity 2024
Enriching nature and nutrition through agroecological knowledge, seed management, and climate-smart business and finance models Date: 8-12 April 2024 Venue: Pokhara, Nepal (Hybrid Conference) Registration Link: Zoom Registration Agriculture now covers the largest portion (46%) of the global land surface
Radio Programme: The Role of family farming in promoting sustainable food systems and informing about relevant activities related to the UNDFF at the policy, institutional, and grassroots levels
As part of the YenKasa Africa radio initiative, we are thrilled to share with you this week’s feature, where we delve into the vital topic of the Role of family farming in promoting sustainable food systems and informing about relevant
8th Farmers Forum – Key Demands: Enhance the autonomy of small-scale food producers
Ibrahim Coulibaly the president of PAFO brought today, on behalf of the organisations of family farmers and small producers in the Farmers Forum the message to the Governing Council of IFAD that meets on the 14 and 15 of Februry
PAFO Women’s Colleges: Empower, strengthen rural women, influence
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, it is essential to reflect on the progress made in gender equality, particularly in critical sectors for global sustainability, such as agriculture. The commitment of PAFO to gender inclusivity in agriculture is a
Special Feature: International Women’s Day 2024 – Invest in Women: Accelerating Progress.
The world unites this International Women’s Day 2024 under the theme Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress. As the United Nations emphasizes, investing in women is not just the right thing to do. It is essential for solving some of the
Radio Programme: Learning from Experts and Peers- How Smallholder Garlic Farmers Manage Weeds and Pests in Tanzania
As part of the YenKasa Africa radio initiative, we are thrilled to introduce a new feature every Wednesday, highlighting a single radio program. This week, we delve into the vital topic of managing weeds and pests in Tanzania. Discover valuable
A call for cases on pluralistic extension and advisory services in Africa
Background Agricultural extension and advisory services (AEAS) consist of all the different activities that provide the information and services needed and demanded by farmers and other value chain actors in rural settings to assist them in developing their own technical,
From foliage to fortune: The empowerment of women in Zondoma through non-timber forest products (NTFPs)
In the heart of Burkina Faso, a silent yet powerful revolution is taking shape, transforming the lives of rural women and redefining the management of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs). This is the story of the Association for Development through Existing
“Women can do it too!” Young women in trades supported in first quiz day
The cheers erupting from more than 500 students filling the auditorium at Kumasi Technical Institute in Ghana could be mistaken for cheers inspired by a football match. But instead of a football match, the cheers were in support of student
Meet Djénèbou Traoré: 2024 George Atkins Communication Award winner
Before she became a radio host, Djénèbou Traoré loved listening to Radio Benbakan in Sanankoroba, Mali. She had a passion for radio. Then, in 2006, she decided to get behind the microphone herself. Recently, Mrs. Traoré was recognized for her