Our sign-on statement has gathered 226 signatories from organizations across Asia and the globe, including Uganda, Thailand, Lebanon, Germany, Bolivia, Kenya, and Australia, as of today. This year’s Day of the Landless campaign has been fruitful with no little effort and contribution from organizations’ on-ground activities, workshops, and educational discussions such as by Masipag, Artist […]
Digitalisation is reshaping agriculture across Asia, from drones and IoT sensors to farmer registries and AI-driven advisories. This factsheet explores how governments, international agencies, tech giants, and startups are driving the digital transformation of farming through databases, smart devices, and new marketplaces that connect farmers to consumers. At its core, digitalisation in agriculture is about […]
A lawmaker from India raised alarm over the widespread use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat dichloride. Dr. Kadiyam Kavya, a congress member of the parliament from the city of Warangal in Telangana, calls for the pesticide’s immediate ban to safeguard farmers, rural communities, and the environment. Speaking during a congress session, Kavya warned that […]
