Feb 5, Quezon City, Philippines – In usual ways, the future of agriculture is shaped by the views of the international community, and organisations from advanced/emerging countries, many times with limited involvement of family farmers and their organizations. These futures usually address global issues, oftentimes with limited application to local development.

 

However, there is a desire and a need for farmers and their organizations to also shape the future they want. Foresight, the process of exploring a diversity of plausible futures through scenarios addresses this need. How can foresight be farmer-led, farmer-managed, and be more applicable to local developmental processes; and in so doing help empower farmers determine their future?

 

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