Govt’s urged to adopt ‘agroecology’ at Hanoi Conference on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change
Hanoi, 10 Sept: Civil society groups urged governments to adopt “agroecology” practices to protect farmers’ yields in the face of climate change. In a statement issued during the just-concluded 2nd … Continue reading
Small farms key to Asia’s long-term food security
In securing Asia’s future food needs, size does matter. More specifically, small farms matter. Historically, the region’s food security and agriculture have been built on the productivity and resiliency of … Continue reading
Old Issues and New Challenges to Food Security in Asia
by Antonio B. Quizon This reflection paper by Antonio B. Quizon is based on a regional workshop held on 22 – 23 August 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia, on the theme … Continue reading
In Search for a Sustainable Framework for Food Security and Livelihoods of the Rural Poor
In 2010, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that of the 925 million hungry, 578 million are found in Asia. Among these are Asia’s small food producers, majority of … Continue reading
Alliance Against Hunger and Malnutrition in Asia 