Small farmer entrepreneurship

  1. Introducing a new initiative from Belgium: "TupperTerre”
    Over the last decade an average of 43 family farms are disappearing each week in Belgium. Implemented by the association Terre-en-Vue and supported by Prof. Olivier Deschutter, the aim of TupperTerre is to  facilitate the access to land for new producers in Belgium and to address the critical…
  2. Call for papers: Effective forest and farm producer organisations
    The forthcoming ETFRN News will interest all those engaged in managing or supporting forest and farm producer organisations (FFPOs), by showcasing examples of how they become stronger and more effective, and initiatives, policies and strategies that support them to do so. Bringing…
  3. World Food Day: Innovation Must Support Family Farmers
    The Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR) welcomes a new UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report in its call for the design of agricultural innovation systems that recognize the importance of family farmers and supports them in innovating and achieving sustainable productivity…
  4. For Smallholder Farmers, Tenure Makes a Crucial Difference in Livelihoods
    Written by: David Palmer (UNFAO) and Andrew Hilton (UNFAO) Millions of smallholders contribute to food security in ways that promote biodiversity and enhance natural resources, yet millions more lead livelihoods that are vulnerable to hunger and poverty. No single reason exists for…
  5. Policymakers Turn to Smallholder Farmers as Partners in Development
    Partners in the Global Forum for Agricultural Research (GFAR) share a deep commitment to meeting the development needs of resource-poor farmers. Development workers are seeking ways to better align and cross-link humanitarian aid and development agendas to enable growth out of crises and…
  6. Providing Better Extension Services for Family Farmers
    Extension can be an important link to ensure that small farmers’ demands are the focus of rural development initiatives and to improve productivity and food security. A sound agricultural innovation system requires a combination of diverse extension service schemes that mobilize a variety…
  7. A4I eNews - Entrepreneurship in African Agriculture
    In 2012, sub-Saharan African countries spent $37.7 billion on food imports. Rising levels of unemployment, coupled with sustained poverty, continued food and nutrition insecurity, and an unsustainable use of natural resources remain immense challenges. Yet they also offer equally immense…
  8. International Encounters: Agricultural Research and Family Farming
    There are over 500 million family farms spread across the world, on all continents. Family farmers are the main producers of foodstuffs in many regions and vitally contribute to the variety and quality of diets. Paradoxically, many family farmers are also food and nutrition insecure.…
  9. Family Farming at the Centre: Asian Farmers’ Association General Assembly
    The Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) held its 6th General Assembly in Bali, Indonesia, 5-7 May 2014. The assembly is the bi-annual gathering of Asian National Farmers’ Organizations to decide on strategy and priorities, assess outcomes, and allocate financial and human resources on collective…
  10. Farmers’ Group Approach Boosts up Small Scale Farming
    Source: Food Tank Agriculture is the main source of food, income, and employment for the majority of people in Nepal. But one big hurdle for most farmers is financing. Loans tend to be too expensive for smallholder farmers. They often involve a lengthy application process, and…
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