FAO says MDG of halving hunger by 2015 achieved in Asia Pacific region, from 24 to 12 percent. China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia saw highest reductions, but South Asia lags behind. Support to family and smallholder farmers still key to zero hunger. Click here for more information
The Pacific Island Farmers Organization Network (PIFON) is organizing a regional soil learning exchange to be held in Taveuni in September. As part of this event, PIFON is also holding a media competition to promote the International Year of Soils (IYS) theme of “Healthy Soils for a Healthy Life.” Entries can be any unpublished piece (5 min […]
In order to tackle evaluative, strategic and practical concerns in MTCP2 implementation, an IFAD support mission is being conducted on August 12 to 25 with AFA in the Philippines and with LVC, PIFON and ANPFa through Skype. The mission aims to follow up on the implementation of the recommendations from the first supervisory mission in […]