INOFO President & IFAD Farmers Forum Global Steering Committee member Shamika Mone, a woman family farmer herself, showcased the efforts of Organic Farmer Organisations in Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, Oceania Pacifika, and North America in promoting Family Farming with organic and agroecology practices.
At the FAO Headquarters during the World Food Forum and the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) Mid-term event, co-organised by FAO and IFAD, Shamika shared the challenges faced by family farmers like herself, growing traditional varieties on a 4-acre leased farm land.
The event marked the halfway point of the UNDFF (2019-2028) and brought together family farmers, government officials, researchers, and experts to discuss progress, policies, and plans for sustainable development and food security.
Let’s continue to support and empower family farmers worldwide!