UN'S HUNGER SUMMIT IN MADRID: THE PRESSING CHALLENGE OF FOOD SECURITY

The need to strengthen the role of women and men family farmers is evidenced once again, as well as the importance of ensuring their access to natural resources, technology and public investment, in the fight against Hunger.

FAO TESTS A NEW SYSTEM OF MEASURING HUNGER

“A new, faster and more precise” way of measuring hunger and food insecurity across the world is soon to be field-experimented by FAO in several pilot countries. 

WORLD RURAL FORUM, RECOGNIZED AS A "PUBLIC UTILITY" ASSOCIATION

The Basque Government gives this recognizition to organizations that contribute with its activities to the achievement of general interest.

A SCIENTIFIC STUDY DEMONSTRATES THE PROFITABILITY OF SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES

The reducion of fishing pressure gives beneficial results in a period of time not too long. This is one of the main findings from an investigation led by the National Research Council (CSIC) in Spain.

"WOMEN ARE FRONTLINE PLAYERS IN ENSURING NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY"

The Asian Farmers’ Association (AFA) asserts women farmers’ representation in nutrition and food security mechanisms and processes.

A HORIZON OF MOMENTUM FOR FAMILY FARMING

Summary of activities developed by the civil society in 2012 in the context of the World Preparation Program for the IYFF-2014.

THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS SHOULD SET GOALS TO PROMOTE FAMILY FARMING AND SUPPORT THE ROLE OF WOMEN FARMERS

World Rural Forum's contribution to the online discussion organized by FAO on Hunger, Food Security and Nutrition.

"PARTNERSHIP IS A KEY WEAPON FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FAMILY FARMING"

The agricultural unions in Peru recently held the CONVEAGRO XV Annual Convention with 'The Challenge of Agrarian Associativity in Sustainable Rural Development' as theme.

50 YEARS OF INADES-FORMATION, AN EXAMPLE OF COMMITMENT TO RURAL AFRICA.

The African Institute for Economic and Social Development (Inades) is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in the service of training and development in Africa.

"THERE WOULD BE NO ARTISANAL FISHING WITHOUT WOMEN"

The Declaration of Abidjan, on World Fisheries Day 2012, recognizes the work of women fish sellers and processors, and urges African governments to involve them in decision-making.

2300 LOCAL ACTION GROUPS ARE WORKING FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN EUROPE

The international conference masLEADER held in Madrid endorse the need to increase the participation of local population in development processes.

THE SUCCESSFUL AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE MODEL SHOWS THAT THERE ARE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PREVAILING MODEL

The World Food Day celebrated today, 16 October, highlights the importance of agricultural cooperatives for the global food system. This is an example of successful practice because, in addition to its contribution to world food security, it benefits farmers themselves and results in the development of rural areas.

THE WRF CALLS FAO TO RECONFIRM ITS COMMITMENT TO FAMILY FARMING

Answer of FAO’s Director-General to the request of farmers´ and other civil society organizations supporting the IYFF 2014.

ASIA: PRIZE TO TWO SCIENTIFIC CAREERS DEVOTED TO AGRICULTURE

The Ramon Magsaysay Awards recognize the commitment of Yang Saing Koma and Romulo Davide to put knowledge in the hands of farmers.

RECOGNITION FROM THE UNITED NATIONS

The UN has formally recognized and granted the World Rural Forum the Special Consultative Status. The WRF may propose discussions and offer its views on rural development and agriculture to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

Aquaculture shouldn't be developped at the expense of small pelagic species, claim African artisanal fishermen.

CAOPA stresses before FAO the role of sustainable fishing of sardines as a guarantee for food security and urges to regulate the West African fisheries.

RIO +20 Chronicle on the International Seminar: The Role of Family Farming in the construction of Sustainable Development

Attached you can find the chronicle of our colleagues José Antonio Osaba and Conchi Quintana at the International Seminar: The Role of Family Farming in the construction of Sustainable Development.

CHRONICLE OF THE WORLD RURAL FORUM REPRESENTATIVES IN RIO 20

The members of the World Rural Forum, José Antonio Osaba and Conchi Quintana and peasants’ representatives from four continents have been involved in several meetings in Rio +20.