Farmers and fishers are the hardest hit during this global crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries decided to close their borders for the time being to contain the spread of the virus, and consequently, this affected the livelihood of farmers and fishers. Lockdowns and quarantines resulted in a lack of buyers, lack of […]
Currently, vegetable farmers in Laos are not able to sell their produce because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While markets remail open, many vendors chose to close their shops and many people are also afraid to go out. Laos farmers appeal to their Laos government to help them by purchasing their vegetables and distribute these for […]
IFAD Task Manager for MTCP2 Hubert Boirard, AFA Secretary General Esther Penunia, and Lao Farmer Network (LFN) President Khammoune Xaymany were among the panelists and speakers in the Regional Workshop on Green and Sustainable Agriculture held in Vientiane, Laos on 21-22 January 2020. In her intervention, Ms. Penunia lauded the efforts of the Lao government to commit […]