F@rmLetter Issue n.1, Stories from the field
Nepal Floods: What Farming Families Need to Recover
On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, NACCFL's experience shows that farming families need practical recovery support, and cooperatives play a key role in disaster preparedness and response. Farmland washed away or buried under debris, lost livestock, and roads [...]
COP31 Agriculture: Presidency Letter Echoes WFO’s Priorities
WFO has called for COP31 to secure the continuation of the UNFCCC's work on agriculture and food security beyond the Conference. The fourth COP31 Presidency letter now explicitly addresses the Sharm el-Sheikh Joint Work on agriculture, with a commitment to [...]
Climate Week NYC 2026: WFO President Calls for Farmers to Help Shape Climate Solutions
At Climate Week NYC 2026, President Dr Daniel Mwendah M’Mailutha focused on what farmers contribute to climate action, the support they need and how they can share in the value their work creates. Climate action in agriculture must recognise farmers' [...]
54th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS54)
The 54th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS54) will take place from 19 to 23 October 2026 at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. Every year, [...]
2026 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP 17)
The seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP17) will take place from 19 to 30 October 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia. The Conference will be held alongside the twelfth meeting of [...]
Preventing Food Loss, Creating Value: Farmers’ Organisations in Action
On the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, WFO explores how farmers’ organisations are helping prevent food loss, make better use of agricultural by-products and create new opportunities for farming communities. Around 13.3% of the world’s food [...]
One Health Action: With Farmers, Not for Them
At the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems, WFO and its members called for farmers to help shape policies and investments and to have access to the services, finance and support needed to implement them. [...]
WFO Members bring Farmers’ Priorities to the 2026 WTO Public Forum
The WFO delegation contributed farmers' views and priorities to discussions on input-market disruption, agricultural services and food safety rules. Trade rules are negotiated far from farms, but the decisions taken in negotiating rooms affect which inputs farmers can access, which [...]
Trade Disruptions Reach the Farm Gate: WFO Session at the WTO Public Forum
The WFO-led session explored how instability affecting energy, agricultural inputs and transport markets is shaping farmers’ decisions and putting pressure on food systems. Events along distant trade routes can quickly reach the farm gate. When energy, fertiliser, feed and transport [...]
World Food Forum Flagship Event 2026
The 2026 flagship event of the World Food Forum (WFF) will take place from 8 to 16 October at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, and online. Under the theme "Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow," the event will bring together farmers, [...]
WFO at AFSF 2026: From Farmers’ Needs to Research and Investment
At the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, WFO brought farmers’ priorities into discussions on agricultural research, innovation and climate investment, while strengthening dialogue with key partners across food systems. From 31 August to 3 September 2026, the World [...]
WFO and Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Sign MoU to Bring Research Closer to Farmers
Signed at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, the five-year agreement establishes a framework for closer collaboration between farmers’ organisations and researchers, from identifying priorities to testing and scaling science-based solutions. On 1 September 2026, during the Africa [...]
WFO at UNCCD COP17: Farmers Need a Say in Land Restoration
WFO representatives took part in UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, contributing to discussions on farmers' participation, land and water management, and accessible soil data, and highlighting farmers' role in land restoration. The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) took part in the [...]
Climate Week NYC 2026
From 20 to 27 September 2026, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) will join Climate Week NYC, organised by Climate Group alongside the United Nations General Assembly. Bringing together leaders and decision-makers from business, government, finance, civil society and international [...]
At SoilHive Open-Source Launch, WFO Calls for Farmer-Centred Data Infrastructure
Speaking at the launch of SoilHive Open Source, WFO Secretary General Andrea Porro called for farmer-centred data infrastructure that maximises farm returns, safeguards data rights and keeps farmers in control of their data. On 20 August 2026, Andrea Porro, [...]
WFO Vice President Fiona Simson Calls for Meaningful Action for Women Farmers at CNA Forum
At CNA’s Rural Women’s Leadership Forum in Brasília, WFO Vice President Fiona Simson called for meaningful action to remove the barriers holding women farmers back. On 12 August 2026, Vice President Fiona Simson represented the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) at [...]
Between Two Shocks: NACCFL on How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Testing Nepal’s Cooperative Model
MEMBER VOICE — NEPAL As a landlocked country with no domestic fertiliser or petroleum production, Nepal is structurally exposed to global supply-chain shocks. The Nepal Agricultural Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL) explains how the disruption in the Strait of [...]
Africa Food Systems Forum 2026
The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026 will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 31 August to 4 September 2026. The event is organised in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in [...]
17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17)
The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be held from 17 to 28 August 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, under the theme “Restoring Land, Restoring Hope." Over two weeks, UNCCD [...]
Recognition Is Not Enough: Women Farmers Need Equal Opportunities to Strengthen Food Security
Women farmers from across WFO's regional constituencies came together for the first WFO Food Security Webinar of 2026, calling on governments and agrifood stakeholders to turn recognition of their role into equal access to land, finance, technology, markets and [...]
FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems on 21-23 September 2026 at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. Under the theme “One Health in [...]
At HLPF 2026, Farmers Call for Recognition as Partners in Sustainable Development
At HLPF 2026, WFO Board Member Rob Larew called on the UN to recognise farmers as partners in sustainable development, from rural policy to city planning. With less than four years remaining to deliver the 2030 Agenda, the 2026 [...]
“A Double Whammy”: Fiona Simson on How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Hit Australian Farmers
Fertiliser prices up 50% in weeks. Fuel rationed during planting season. WFO Vice President Fiona Simson on how the Strait of Hormuz crisis hit Australian farmers and why smaller producers are more exposed than larger ones. The disruption in [...]
Total Import Dependence: Gunsham Seeborun on How the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is Reshaping Mauritius’ Fertiliser Strategy
Urea up 80% since February. WFO Board Member Gunsham Seeborun on how Mauritius' total fertiliser import dependence is hitting smallholders hardest — and why seaweed could be the island's answer. Mauritius imports virtually all its fertiliser — there is no [...]
WTO Public Forum 2026
From 15 to 17 September 2026, a delegation from the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will participate in the WTO Public Forum 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland, held under the theme: “Powering the Future.” The Public Forum is the largest outreach [...]
Fertiliser affordability is the immediate crisis facing farmers, WFO tells FAO CCP 77
Rising fertiliser prices are already changing decisions on farms, from input use to planting schedules. At FAO CCP 77, WFO called for responses that reflect farmers’ different capacities to absorb shocks and strengthen resilience beyond import volumes. Rising fertiliser prices [...]
As HLPF 2026 Reviews SDG 6, WFO Reaffirms Its Position on Sustainable Water Management
As the 2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development opens in New York, the World Farmers' Organisation reaffirms its position on sustainable water management and calls on Member States to place farmer-led governance at the centre of the [...]
WFO Webinar “Women Farmers at the Heart of Food Security”
Within the framework of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) will host a webinar, "Women Farmers at the Heart of Food Security," on 23 July 2026 at 12:00–13:30 CEST, to highlight women [...]
Smart Farming Works. The Question Is Who Can Access It
At FAO's Global Conference on Smart Farming, WFO highlighted that the real challenge is no longer whether technology works, but whether all farmers can access the full system needed to make it work in practice. Smart farming technology already [...]
77th Session of the FAO Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP 77)
The 77th Session of the FAO Committee on Commodity Problems (CCP 77) will take place from 13 to 15 July 2026 at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, in hybrid mode. The Session will review recent trends in global agricultural [...]
From Three Goats to a Thriving Enterprise: How Cooperation Builds Resilience in Bardiya, Nepal
In celebration of the International Day of Cooperatives, WFO member organisation Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Ltd (NACCFL) shares the story of Ms Dogari Tharu, whose journey shows how cooperative support can transform not only a single household, but an [...]
“He Marched Only to the Beat of His Own Conscience” — Theo de Jager Remembers Dave Velde
Former WFO President Theo de Jager pays tribute to Dave Velde, a long-standing leader within the WFO family. I served alongside Dave Velde on the Board during some of the most challenging years in the history of the World [...]
From SB64 to COP31: Turning Negotiations into Action for Farmers
WFO Secretary General Andrea Porro reflects on the outcomes of the 2026 Bonn Climate Change Conference and the need to turn negotiations into action for farmers, food security and climate resilience. The 2026 Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64) closed on [...]
2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF)
The 2026 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held at UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 15 July 2026, under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The HLPF is [...]
World Farmers to Convene in Georgia for WFO 2027 Annual Meeting
The 2027 Annual Meeting of the World Farmers’ Organisation will take place in Georgia, in collaboration with the Georgian Farmers’ Association (GFA). The 2027 Annual Meeting of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will take place in Georgia, in June 2027, [...]
Turquoise Nexus Initiative: WFO Puts Farmers First on Water at SB64
At the Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64), WFO Secretary General Andrea Porro contributed to the launch of the Turquoise Nexus Initiative, calling for farmers to be recognised as primary managers of water resources and for climate finance to reach those [...]
WFO at the Nestlé Dairy Plan Launch: Farmers as Strategic Partners for Dairy Transformation
WFO joined Nestlé’s Dairy Plan launch, highlighting farmers as strategic partners in sustainable dairy transformation. On 16 June, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Secretary General Andrea Porro joined a webinar organised by its partner Nestlé and the Innovation Forum [...]
WFO Puts Farmers at the Centre of China–Africa Agricultural Cooperation Agenda
WFO Secretary General Andrea Porro delivered a keynote address at the 2nd China–Africa Agri–Tech and Industrial Cooperation Forum in Nairobi, calling for agricultural cooperation that is farmer-led, farmer-informed, and farmer-owned. On 9 June 2026, World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) Secretary General [...]
2026 WFO Annual Meeting: Farmers’ Organisations Must Lead the Future of Agriculture
More than 500 representatives of farmers' organisations, governments, international institutions, and private sector partners gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 11 June for the 2026 WFO Annual Meeting. Four days of dialogue, one clear message: sustainable agriculture cannot [...]
Farmers’ Land, Farmers’ Future: WFO Adopts Policy on Land Use and Land Tenure
The WFO General Assembly in Nairobi adopted the WFO Policy on Land Use and Land Tenure, calling for secure tenure, equal rights for women, and protection against land grabbing. Only 35% of land rights are formally recognised and documented [...]
New Appointments, Reconfirmed Mandates: WFO Sets Its Board of Directors and Auditors for 2026–2028
The WFO General Assembly in Nairobi confirmed new appointments and renewed mandates across the Board of Directors and Board of Auditors for the 2026–2028 term. At the 2026 Internal Affairs Session of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) General Assembly in [...]
New Leadership for the World’s Farmers: Daniel Mwendah M’Mailutha Elected WFO President
The World Farmers' Organisation has a new President. On 10 June 2026, the WFO General Assembly in Nairobi balloted Daniel M'Mailutha of Kenya as their new President for the 2026–2028 term. Nairobi, Kenya, 10 June 2026 – Today, on [...]
The Race to Lead the World’s Farmers: WFO Unveils Its 2026 Presidential Candidates
With President Arnold Puech d'Alissac completing his second and final term, the World Farmers' Organisation faces an open race for its Presidency. Member organisations will gather in Nairobi on 10 June to choose between two candidates — Daniel Mwendah M'Mailutha [...]
Farmers Need Stable and Predictable Conditions to Keep Producing: WFO at the WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026
At the WTO Trade and Environment Week, WFO Secretary General Dr Andrea Porro argued that farmers cannot keep producing without stable, predictable conditions, and that those conditions are now under strain. For farmers, sustainability and resilience are preconditions for [...]
Ahead of SB64, WFO calls for farmers to be brought into the NDC process
A new global assessment by the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) finds that farmers’ organisations are informed about national climate commitments but rarely involved in shaping them. WFO urges Parties to close that gap as they prepare for the UN climate [...]
School Meal Programmes as Food Systems Policy: WFO at Rome Nutrition Week 2026
WFO presented its recently adopted Position Paper on School Meal Programmes to H.E. Janja Lula Da Silva, First Lady of Brazil, at Rome Nutrition Week 2026. At Rome Nutrition Week 2026, on the margins the session "Scaling Nutrition Through [...]
WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026
The seventh edition of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade and Environment Week, taking place in Geneva from 1 to 5 June 2026, brings together WTO Members and stakeholders to exchange views on the intersection of trade policy and [...]
A Crisis Thousands of Miles Away, Felt at Every Farm Gate: KENAFF on the Middle East Conflict’s Impact on Kenyan Agriculture
MEMBER VOICE — KENYA KENAFF CEO Dr. Daniel Mwendah M'Mailutha warns that Kenyan farmers are being squeezed from two sides simultaneously, rising fuel costs and fertiliser shortages, right at the peak of the agricultural season. The Strait of Hormuz blockade [...]
Farmers Cooperatives as Drivers of Food Systems Transformation: WFO at UNFSS Webinar
The World Farmers’ Organisation joined the UNFSS Webinar Series to spotlight the role of farmers’ organisations and cooperatives as drivers of food systems transformation. On 21 May, Luisa Volpe, Advocacy, Policy and Partnerships Lead at the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), [...]
FAO Global Conference on Smart Farming
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Smart Farming on 1-3 July 2026 at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. Under the theme “Leveraging Data and Technology for Sustainable Agrifood Systems”, [...]
2026 Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB64)
The 64th Sessions of the UN Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies (SB64), also known as the 2026 Bonn Climate Change Conference, will take place from 8 to 18 June 2026 at the World Conference Centre in Bonn, Germany. Under the United [...]
WFO and AHA Launch a Practical Handbook for Stronger Farmers’ Organisations
WFO and AHA have officially launched “Farmers' Organisations: A Handbook,” a publication developed to strengthen understanding, leadership, and capacity within farmers' organisations worldwide. On 20 May 2026, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) and the Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA) launched [...]
UNFCCC Farmers’ Constituency and COP31 Australia Team Chart a Path for Agriculture
WFO and the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency met with the representatives of the Australian Presidency of Negotiations for COP31 for a strategic exchange on the state of the agricultural agenda within the UNFCCC process, ahead of Antalya. With the 2026 UN [...]
“We Are Part of the Solution”: WFO Young Farmer at the FAO Webinar on the Future of Livestock
What makes livestock farming so hard for young people to enter — and how do we change that? WFO Gymnasium alumna Elisabeth Hidén brought her answers to an FAO webinar. On 18 May 2026, the Food and Agriculture Organization of [...]
“Exceptional Situations Require Exceptional Measures”: CIA Calls on Europe to Act as Italian Agriculture Faces Mounting Pressure
MEMBER VOICE — ITALY CIA-Agricoltori Italiani warns that Italian and European agriculture is caught between simultaneous shocks — energy costs and fertiliser prices — and calls on the EU to respond with the same urgency as during the pandemic. [...]
UNFCCC Farmers Call for Urgent Action to Secure SJWA Progress After COP30 Suspension
As SJWA enters a critical phase, the UNFCCC Farmers’ Constituency urges recognition of farmers as core implementing partners in climate action and finance. Following the suspension of negotiations under the Sharm el-Sheikh Joint Work on Implementation of Climate Action [...]
Farmers at the heart of the FAO Global Roadmap: WFO Members’ Consultation advances the dialogue
WFO Members met with FAO for the second consultation on the Global Roadmap, working to keep it anchored in farmers' realities. The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) convened its full membership on 24 April 2026 for the second Farmers’ Consultation on [...]
WFO Contributes to FAO RENOFARM Symposium Advancing Action on Antimicrobial Resistance
WFO contributed to the FAO RENOFARM Symposium in Chongqing, emphasising the role of farmers as partners in advancing efforts to reduce antimicrobial use in agrifood systems. The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) brought the farmers’ perspective on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to [...]
FAO Webinar “Let’s Talk with Youth! The Role of Livestock in Agrifood Systems and Beyond”
On 18 May 2026, from 14:00 to 15:30 CEST, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the webinar “Let’s Talk with Youth! The Role of Livestock in Agrifood Systems and Beyond”. The session is [...]
Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2026: WFO Sets Out Farmers’ Priorities on the Road to COP31
WFO brought the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency's voice to the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue, calling for farmer-centred, locally adapted solutions. On 21–22 April 2026, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), as the coordinating organisation of the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency, participated in the [...]
FSS Webinar 2026 “Farmer cooperatives as catalysts for food system transformation”
As part of the Food Systems Solutions Webinars 2026 (FSS Webinars) series, the United Nations Food Systems Coordination Hub will host the webinar “Farmer cooperatives as catalysts for food system transformation” on 21 May 2026 from 14:00 to 15:30 [...]
Farmers’ Organisations at the Centre of Regional Dialogue at FAFO–ECA Meeting in Türkiye
WFO joined IFAD and farmer organisations from across Eastern Europe and Central Asia in Kastamonu, Türkiye, for the Second FAFO ECA Forum. From finance and markets to climate resilience and digitalisation, WFO reaffirmed that farmer organisations must be at the [...]
WFO Young Farmers Share Solutions on Generational Renewal at GASL Webinar
Young farmers from the WFO network brought on-the-ground experience to the GASL webinar on generational renewal — showing that solutions exist, but enabling conditions must follow. Generational renewal in agriculture is becoming increasingly urgent. As farming populations age, rural [...]
Farmer-Led Livestock Practices for Resilient and Sustainable Food Systems
New publication highlights farmer-led climate-smart livestock and dairy practices from farmers worldwide The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), with the support of Nestlé, has launched “Livestock and Dairy Practices for Climate Sustainability”, a new publication showcasing farmer-led climate-smart livestock and dairy [...]
2nd RENOFARM International Symposium
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Chongqing Academy of Animal Sciences will co-host the 2nd International Symposium on Pathways to Reduce the Need for Antimicrobials to Support Sustainable Agrifood Systems Transformation, taking place [...]
The Crisis Behind the Crisis: ZFU on How the Middle East Conflict Is Hitting Zimbabwe’s Farmers
MEMBER VOICE — ZIMBABWE ZFU’s economic analysis shows that in Zimbabwe, the Middle East conflict has not simply raised fuel prices — it has amplified structural vulnerabilities that were already making agricultural production more expensive than in neighbouring countries. The [...]
17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue
The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety will host the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue on 21–22 April in Berlin, Germany. Launched in 2010 by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Petersberg Climate [...]
“Profitability Underpins Everything”: UK Farming Unions Sound the Alarm on Middle East Crisis Impact
MEMBER VOICE — UNITED KINGDOM NFU and its UK counterparts — NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru and Ulster Farmers’ Union — are calling on governments to act on fuel and fertiliser price transparency, fair market practices and agricultural resilience as [...]
From the Strait of Hormuz to the Pampas: How SRA Is Tracking the Middle East Crisis Impact on Argentine Farmers
MEMBER VOICE — ARGENTINA SRA's economic analysis maps how rising diesel and fertiliser costs are affecting Argentine farm businesses — with projections for the current harvest season and the 2026/27 campaign. Picture a wheat farmer in the southeast of Buenos [...]
Japan’s Farmers Confront Rising Input Costs as Middle East Crisis Hits Agricultural Supply Chains
MEMBER VOICE — JAPAN JA Zenchu — Japan's national agricultural cooperative union and WFO member — reports growing concerns over fuel, fertiliser, and packaging costs, as the Japanese government moves swiftly to protect supply chains. What farmers are facing [...]
GASL Webinar “Strategies for Generational Renewal and Youth Engagement in Agriculture”
On 16 April 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 CEST, the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock (GASL), in collaboration with the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), will host a webinar on “Strategies for generational renewal and youth engagement in agriculture: Reversing urbanization [...]
World Farmers Warn Middle East Crisis Threatens Global Food Security as Input Costs Surge
Disruptions to energy and fertiliser markets are already affecting production decisions, with risks of lower yields and rising food prices in the months ahead The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), representing farmers’ organisations worldwide, warns that the escalation of conflict [...]
Farmers’ Voices at the WTO: What MC14 Means for Global Agriculture
At WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, WFO delegates advocated for a fair, rules-based trading system for farmers to compete, invest and contribute to global food security. From 26 to 29 March, a delegation from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) attended [...]
What Is the WFO Annual Meeting and Why the 2026 Edition in Nairobi Matters
Learn what the WFO Annual Meeting is and why Nairobi 2026 is a key moment for farmers’ organisations and global agriculture. The 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will take place from 8 to 11 June [...]
Second Meeting of the Sub-Regional Farmers’ Forum for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (FAFO-ECA)
The Second Meeting of the Sub-Regional Farmers’ Forum for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (FAFO-ECA), organised by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will take place in Kastamonu, Türkiye, on 15 April 2026. The meeting will convene regional [...]
Why Women Farmers Matter in Global Decision-Making: WFO Intervention at CSW70
At CSW70, WFO Secretary General highlights why women farmers’ representation in global decision-making is crucial for inclusive and sustainable food systems. On 16 March 2026, the World Farmers’ Organisation participated in the 70th Session of the Commission on the [...]
Beyond Policy: WFO Champions National Action for Family Farmers at 13th UNDFF Steering Committee
At the 13th UNDFF Steering Committee, WFO calls for a decisive shift to national implementation, highlighting the role of family farmers, women and youth, and urging direct climate finance to empower family farmers to lead sustainable food systems solutions. [...]
Registrations Open for the 2026 WFO Annual Meeting in Nairobi
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 11 June 2026, organised in collaboration with WFO’s host member organisation, the Kenya National Farmers’ [...]
Nourishing the Future: The Ripple Effect of Farmer-Led School Meals
On International School Meals Day, WFO highlights how stronger links between school meal programmes and local agriculture can improve children’s nutrition while creating stable opportunities for farmers and strengthening local food systems. School meal programmes play a crucial role in [...]
WTO MC14 Negotiations: WFO Calls for Fair and Rules-Based Agricultural Trade
WFO outlines farmers’ priorities for WTO agricultural trade negotiations ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14). Ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14), the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has released its official Statement presenting farmers’ priorities for WTO [...]
70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)
The 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place from 9 to 19 March 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The conference will bring together Member States, UN entities and [...]
Kenyan Government Welcomes 2026 WFO Annual Meeting in Nairobi
WFO and KENAFF meet the Kenyan Government, which welcomes the 2026 WFO Annual Meeting in Nairobi, 8–11 June 2026. Senior representatives of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) met Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture [...]
How Cooperatives Support Women Farmers and Social Justice: WFO at CSocD64
The WFO President joined a CSocD64 side event, highlighting how stronger cooperatives advance gender equality and inclusive social and economic development. On Thursday, 5 February, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Arnold Puech d’Alissac, together with WFO [...]
14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14)
The WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) will take place from 26 to 29 March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Ministers from across the world will attend the Conference to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the multilateral trading system and [...]
Save the Date for the 2026 WFO Annual Meeting in Nairobi
From 8 to 11 June 2026, Nairobi will convene world farmers and their organisations for WFO’s Annual Meeting Rome, Italy, February 2, 2026 –The 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 [...]
Farmers’ Solutions Shape the Road to the 2026 UN Water Conference
WFO brings farmers’ experience into preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference, linking global policy discussions with practical solutions on the ground. Farmers’ experiences and solutions informed UN discussions on water governance, as the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) participated in [...]
Why Farmers Matter for Global Food Security and Climate Resilience? WFO at Davos 2026
As climate and geopolitical pressures reshape food systems, WFO at Davos 2026 highlights why farmers are central to global food security and climate resilience. The President of the World Farmers’ Organisation, Arnold Puech d’Alissac, participated in the 56th Annual Meeting [...]
GFFA 2026: WFO Young Farmers Engage in Global Dialogue on Water and Food Security
WFO young farmers contributed to GFFA 2026 in Berlin, sharing their perspectives at the International Young Farmers’ Forum and in global food and water policy discussions. From 14 to 17 January 2026, a delegation of young farmers from the [...]
LUISS Master in Food Law: WFO Scholarship Awarded for 2025/2026
For the eighth consecutive year, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has partnered with LUISS University in Rome to offer young graduate farmers within its global membership access to advanced education in Food Law. Following a competitive selection process, Jedidah [...]
High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference
The High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 UN Water Conference will take place on 26-27 January 2026, in Dakar, Senegal. Organised by the Government of Senegal and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in collaboration with the United Nations, the [...]
64th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64)
The 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) will take place from 2 to 10 February 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Under the overall theme “Advancing Social Development and Social Justice through Coordinated, [...]
Farmers’ Voices at UNEA-7: WFO Strengthens Global Engagement on Climate, Nature and Biodiversity
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) joined UNEA-7 in Nairobi, bringing farmers’ priorities into global environmental discussions and strengthening engagement on climate, nature, and biodiversity. From 8 to 12 December 2025, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) participated in [...]
COP30 Outcomes: What They Mean for Farmers and the Future of Agriculture
An analysis of COP30 outcomes and their implications for farmers, with a look ahead to COP31 in Antalya, by Luisa Volpe, Advocacy, Policy & Partnerships Lead, and Francesco Brusaporco, Senior Officer at the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO)* The 30th [...]
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Davos 2026)
The 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will take place from 19 to 23 January 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The WEFF26 will convene leaders from government, business, civil society, and the scientific and cultural domains, under the [...]
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) 2026
From 14 to 17 January 2026, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) will host the annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin, Germany. This renowned four-day international conference brings together leading experts from politics, [...]
Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7 )
The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) will take place from 8 to 12 December 2025 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. This year’s theme, "Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient [...]
WFO at COP30: Agriculture Takes Centre Stage, but Farmers Need Stronger Outcomes
COP30 highlighted agriculture like never before, yet progress for farmers still lags behind. Explore WFO’s key contributions, remaining gaps, and why farmers must drive implementation on the ground. The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, [...]
UN Report Highlights the Role of the World Farmers’ Organisation in Advancing the UN Decade of Family Farming
The United Nations has released the Third Report on the Implementation of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019–2028 (UNDFF) for the 2023–2024 biennium, officially presented to the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly on 15 October 2025. [...]
WFO President Highlights the Central Role of Farmers in International Agricultural Diplomacy
On 21 November 2025, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Arnold Puech d’Alissac, joined leading experts and stakeholders at the GROWTECH ANTALYA Exhibition in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing the global farmers’ perspective to the evolving field of international agricultural [...]
Blockchain in Agri-Food: TRUSTyFOOD Roadmap Highlights
Digital innovation is reshaping global agriculture and ensuring that farmers can access and benefit from new tools is central to WFO’s mission. As blockchain technologies continue to evolve, it is increasingly clear that the agri-food sector doesn’t need a single [...]
WFO Gains Observer Status at the IPCC Amid COP30 Engagement
WFO has been officially accredited as an observer to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), strengthening the farmers' contribution to global climate science at a pivotal moment as the Organisation engages in COP30. The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) [...]
Farmers at the Forefront for Climate Action: Key Outcomes from the COP30 Farmers’ Summit
Over two days in Brasilia, farmers from nearly 50 countries across the globe came together to shape a strong, evidence-based and farmer-driven contribution to COP30. Their message is clear: climate action in agriculture cannot succeed unless farmers are at [...]
Upcoming at COP30: WFO Co-Organises Official Side Event on Farmer-Led Land Restoration
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is co-organising an official side event at COP30 to highlight farmer-led initiatives, practical solutions, and value-chain partnerships that are restoring degraded land and strengthening resilience across agricultural systems. The session, titled “Restoring Land, Rebuilding Value: [...]
Making Farming a Career of Choice: WFO President Urges Action for Generational Renewal at the OECD Global Forum on Agriculture
At the OECD Global Forum on Agriculture, WFO President Arnold Puech d’Alissac called for concrete action to make farming a career of choice for young people, ensuring generational renewal and the long-term vitality of rural areas worldwide. At the OECD [...]
Harnessing Farmer-Centred Climate and Biodiversity Investments to Realise the Right to Food
WFO joined global partners in an official side event during CFS53 to highlight the need for farmer-centred approaches in climate and biodiversity investments that advance the right to food and sustainable diets. During the 53rd Session of the Committee on [...]
2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30)
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 30) will take place from 10 to 21 November in Belém, Brazil. This year’s Conference comes at a critical moment, as climate change continues to affect every country and continent, [...]
Farmers for Better Food and a Better Future: WFO at World Food Week 2025
From finance and water management to youth empowerment, WFO delegates made farmers’ voices heard across key sessions during World Food Week 2025 in Rome. During World Food Week in Rome, marked by the celebration of World Food Day and the [...]
WFO Joins the Horizon Europe-Funded GreenFit Project to Accelerate Climate-Smart Farming Across Europe
The GreenFit Project officially kicked off with its first consortium meeting at KEDEA, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Funded under the Horizon Europe programme, this three-year initiative (October 2025 – September 2028) aims to accelerate the adoption of climate-smart farming practices [...]
Nestlé and the World Farmers’ Organisation Partner to Advance Resilient Food Systems
First-ever alliance between a global food company and the largest global farmers’ association Partnership approach to implement viable and attractive farming models, primarily in dairy supply chain Collaboration to support farming communities, rural economies and global food security Through [...]
Farmers Leading the Sustainable Livestock Transformation: WFO at the FAO Global Conference
From 29 September to 1 October 2025, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) participated in the 2nd Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Rome, where policymakers, farmers, the private sector, civil [...]
53rd Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS53)
The 53rd Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS53) will take place from 20 to 24 October 2025 at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome. Every year, [...]
World Food Forum Flagship Event 2025
The 2025 flagship event of the World Food Forum (WFF) will take place from 10 to 17 October at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy, marking a significant milestone—FAO’s [...]
The Unique Value of Family Farmers for Inclusive Sustainable Development
As Vice Chair of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) 2019–2028 International Steering Committee, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) actively contributed to the First Global Forum on Policy Solutions for Family Farming, held at FAO Headquarters in Rome [...]
First Global Forum on Policy Solutions for Family Farming
The First Global Forum on Policy Solutions for Family Farming will take place at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome, Italy, on 24–25 September 2025, under the theme: “Family Farming and Inclusive [...]
WTO Public Forum 2025: WFO Calls for Digital Trade that Truly Benefits Farmers
The Public Forum is the largest outreach event of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It provides a unique platform for interested stakeholders from around the world to discuss the latest developments in global trade and propose ways of enhancing the [...]
Why Empowering Women Farmers is Key to Sustainable, Resilient, and Inclusive Agrifood Systems
At a roundtable convened by the Embassy of Indonesia and FAO, WFO Board Member Kati Partanen urged governments and partners to work hand in hand with farmers – and especially with women farmers – to co-design solutions for sustainable, resilient, [...]
Climate Week NYC 2025
From 21 to 28 September 2025, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will join Climate Week in New York City, organised by the Climate Group. The event is the world’s largest annual climate gathering, bringing together leaders from business, government, [...]
How Digital Trade Can Empower Farmers: WFO Session at WTO Public Forum 2025
Digital technologies are transforming the way farmers connect to markets, access services, and comply with trade standards. But what is needed to ensure that farmers truly benefit from digital trade? At the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2025, the [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law 2025/2026: One Scholarship Available for WFO Young Farmers
One scholarship is available for WFO young farmers interested in advancing on food legal issues. For the eighth year in a row, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), in collaboration with LUISS University in Rome, is pleased to announce one scholarship for graduated young farmers [...]
Making Climate Finance Work for Farmers: WFO at UNFCCC SCF Forum 2025
The 2025 Forum of the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance recently concluded at FAO Headquarters in Rome. Convened under the theme “Accelerating climate action and resilience through financing for sustainable food systems and agriculture,” the Forum brought together governments, [...]
Fair and Direct Climate Finance for Farmers: WFO President Calls to Action at AFSF
The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 took place in Dakar, Senegal, from 31 August to 5 September, bringing together more than 6,000 delegates from across Africa and beyond, including government leaders, businesses, academia, farmers’ organisations, youth entrepreneurs, and civil [...]
WFO Annual Meeting 2026
From 8 to 11 June 2026, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), together with its member, the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF), will gather the global farming community in Nairobi, Kenya, for the WFO Annual Meeting. The High-level Opening Ceremony [...]
2025 Forum of the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance
The 2025 Forum of the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance will take place at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, on 8-9 September 2025. This high-level gathering is a key moment in the global debate on climate finance. The [...]
WTO Public Forum 2025
From September 17 to 18, a delegation from the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will participate in the WTO Public Forum 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, held under the theme: “Enhance, create, and preserve.” The Public Forum is the largest outreach [...]
WFO Sets the Stage for Family Farmers’ Climate Solutions Ahead of COP30 in Brazil
As the world looks ahead to the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP30) in Belém, Brazil, this November, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is working to ensure that farmers—particularly family farmers—are recognised as central to global climate action. [...]
FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
The second Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome. Building on the 2023 FAO Global Conference [...]
WFO Calls to Action to Strengthen Family Farming for a Sustainable Future
On 12 August 2025, Khem Bahadur Pathak, Board Member for Asia, represented the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) at the Official Opening of the Second Interregional Dialogue on Family Farming in Kathmandu, Nepal. In his remarks, WFO Board Member Pathak [...]
Meet the WFO Youth Farmer Climate Champion – David from Canada!
The cohort of the 4th edition of the WFO Gymnasium participated in the “I am a Climate Champion” Video Contest, an initiative designed to spotlight young farmers leading climate action on the ground. After a peer voting process, David [...]
Africa Food Systems Forum 2025
The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2025 will take place in Dakar, Senegal, from 31 August to 5 September 2025, bringing together over 6,000 delegates from across Africa and beyond, including government leaders, agricultural experts, youth entrepreneurs, businesses, academia, [...]
Save the Date! COP30 Farmers’ Summit in Brasília, 6–7 November 2025
As global attention turns to the upcoming 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP30), the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), together with its member Confederação da Agricultura e Pecuária do Brasil (CNA Brazil), is proud to announce the COP30 Farmers’ Summit, [...]
How to Advance Food Systems Transformation? WFO Advocacy at UNFSS+4 in Addis Ababa
Farmers must be at the centre of conversations about the future of food systems. As essential actors in global food production, their involvement is crucial to achieving resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems. That was the core message brought [...]
COP30 Farmers’ Summit
In a landmark moment for farmer engagement in global climate policy processes, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), in collaboration with its member Confederação da Agricultura e Pecuária do Brasil (CNA Brazil), will host the COP30 Farmers’ Summit on 6–7 [...]
Who Are the Heroes Behind Your Plate? A Farmer Story from Nepal
As the international community gathers in Addis Ababa for the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4), the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub has launched the global campaign #OnMyPlate. The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is contributing to the campaign by [...]
Second Interregional Dialogue on Family Farming
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), represented by its Board Member for Asia, Khem Bahadur Pathak, will take part in the FAO Second Interregional Dialogue on Family Farming in Kathmandu, Nepal, on 12 and 13 August. This high-level event is part [...]
Farmers’ Voices Matter: WFO as Official Observer to the UNCCD COP
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is proud to announce its formal accreditation as an observer organisation to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). This accreditation was confirmed during the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16), [...]
UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
The UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4) will take place from 27 to 29 July 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, co-hosted by the Federal Government of Ethiopia and the Government of Italy. As a key milestone in the [...]
Advancing Sustainable Agriculture: WFO Farmers’ Voice at the 2025 OECD Forum
Representing the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Darrell Leroux from FNSEA (France) and a member of the WFO Working Group on Climate Change, addressed the OECD Green Growth and Sustainable Development Forum 2025 during the session “Advancing Solutions for a Productive, [...]
Farming in the Digital Age: Why Farmers Must Lead the Future
As digital and AI technologies transform agriculture, the question isn’t just how fast farmers adopt them — but who gets to shape them. This article makes the case for a farmer-led digital future. From smart sensors for soil monitoring [...]
Is Innovation Ready for Farmers? WFO Secretary General at FAO High-Level Event
At the FAO High-Level Ministerial Special Event on innovation and technology in agrifood systems, WFO calls for a farmer-centred approach that empowers farmers rather than replacing them. If farmers are to thrive in the digital era, innovation must meet them [...]
Fostering Collaboration: African and European Farmers at the Agriculture Ministerial Conference
On 27 June 2025, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) participated in the Sixth African Union (AU) - European Union (EU) Agriculture Ministerial Conference, held at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome. Alongside ministers, [...]
WFO President Champions Farmers’ Role in Agricultural Transformation at “Summer Davos”
At a time when global food systems are under growing pressure from climate shocks, market disruptions, and rising inequalities, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Arnold Puech d’Alissac, brought the voices of farmers to the forefront at the [...]
44th Session of the FAO Conference
The 44th Session of the FAO Conference will take place in Rome, Italy, from 28 June 28 to 4 July 2025. The Conference, the supreme governing body of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), convenes every two [...]
Sixth African Union – European Union Agriculture Ministerial Conference
On 27 June 2025, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will participate in the Sixth African Union – European Union Agriculture Ministerial Conference, held at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters in Rome. Held in [...]
WFO Youth and Women Farmers Among 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers
In a significant milestone, two distinguished representatives of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) membership, Evangelista Chekera, WFO Gymnasium Alumna from the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU), and Zeinab Ahmad Al Momany, Head of the Specific Union for Farmers Women in Jordan, [...]
Strengthening Farmer Organisations: WFO Joins AgriGRADE Action Lab at FAO
Last Week, Giulia De Castro, Youth and Women Liaison and Initiatives Manager at the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) represented the Organisation at the AgriGRADE Action Lab, held at FAO Headquarters in Rome. Hosted by the Permanent Representation of the Kingdom [...]
Farmers Call on UNFCCC and COP 30 to Better Connect Climate Negotiations with Reality
At SB62, the WFO represents the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency and calls on the UNFCCC Secretariat and the COP30 Presidency to ensure that climate negotiations deliver for the agriculture sector and communities. With COP30 fast approaching, the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency [...]
A Farmer-Inclusive Vision for the Baku to Belém Climate Finance Roadmap
At the 62nd session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB62) in Bonn, the UNFCCC Farmers’ Constituency, represented by the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), actively contributed to the Presidency-led consultation with stakeholders on the development of the Baku-to-Belém Roadmap to USD [...]
Farmers Bring Real-World Insights to UNFCCC SB62 Dialogue on Inclusive Climate Policy Assessment
During the 62nd Session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB62), held in Bonn, Germany, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) contributed to the in-session event titled “Inclusive Impact Assessment of Response Measures: Integrating intergenerational equity, gender, youth, local communities, and Indigenous [...]
Why Agriculture is a Global Opportunity for Food Security, Resilience, and Prosperity ?
Farmers’ Constituency Delivers Strong Call at SJWA Workshop during UNFCCC SB62 in Bonn. At the first workshop under the Sharm el-Sheikh Joint Work on Implementation of Climate Action on Agriculture and Food Security (SJWA) held during the 62nd Sessions of [...]
Strengthening Climate Action: Why Family Farmers are Key Actors at COP30
In a powerful intervention at the Public Hearing on “The Role of Family Farming Cooperatives at COP30”, the Secretary General of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Dr Andrea Porro, addressed members of the Brazilian Senate Committee on the Environment, [...]
#ActForResilienceToday: Putting Farmers at the Centre of Disaster Risk Solutions
From 2 to 6 June, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) joined global leaders and stakeholders in Geneva, Switzerland, for the eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), convened by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) [...]
WFO Young: A Structured Mechanism to Empower the Next Generation of Farmers
Over the past year—and looking ahead—the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has continued to place youth at the heart of global agricultural policymaking. From the UN Decade of Family Farming to the World Food Forum, the Global Forum for Food [...]
Gymnasium Young Farmers Make Waves at This Year’s WFO General Assembly
During the 2025 Internal Affairs Session of the General Assembly of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), two outstanding young farmers – Rafael Riedel from CNA Brazil and Mologadi Ngoetjiana from AFASA South Africa – took the floor on behalf [...]
Reflecting on the 2025 General Assembly: A Message from the WFO President
Dear Friends, Colleagues, fellow Farmers, We are at the end of the 2025 General Assembly of the World Farmers’ Organisation. What I have observed during these two days of meetings and fruitful discussions is a stronger and stronger organisation that, [...]
Farmers of the World to Convene in Kenya for WFO 2026 Annual Meeting
The 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will take place in Kenya, between mid-May and mid-June 2026, in collaboration with the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF), a valued WFO Member Organisation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sgLnxGyHb0 Each year, the WFO [...]
Digitalisation & AI and Food Loss & Waste: Key Outcomes from the 2025 WFO General Assembly
The first day of the 2025 Internal Affairs Session of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) General Assembly recently concluded, marking a key moment for farmer-led advocacy. Farmer delegates from across all regions came together and, after thorough discussions and [...]
Leadership and Governance Decisions from the 2025 WFO General Assembly
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is pleased to announce the updated composition of its Board of Directors, as agreed during the 2025 Internal Affairs Session of the WFO General Assembly. Rob Larew, President of the National Farmers Union (NFU), has [...]
Why Agrobiodiversity Matters: WFO’s Call to Action from Kunming Congress
From 20 to 22 May 2025, the Third International Agrobiodiversity Congress convened in Kunming, China, under the theme “Agrobiodiversity for People and Planet.” The event served as a global platform to facilitate exchange on the current status of agrobiodiversity, [...]
Young Voices, Global Impact: WFO Gymnasium Youth Shaping the Future of Agriculture
From global policy discussions to mentorship initiatives, young leaders from the WFO Gymnasium are demonstrating the vital role of youth in building a sustainable and inclusive future for agriculture. The WFO Gymnasium is the flagship leadership development programme of the [...]
Young Beekeeper’s Story: Nourishing Nature and Securing Livelihoods
In this edition of our members’ stories, we spotlight beekeeping as an inspiring example of how agriculture not only exists in harmony with nature but also plays a vital role in protecting and enhancing biodiversity. May brings global attention [...]
2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB62)
The 2025 Bonn Climate Change Conference, also known as the 62nd Sessions of the UN Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies (SB62), will take place from 16 to 26 June 2025 at the World Conference Centre in Bonn, Germany. Held under the auspices of the United Nations [...]
Eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025)
The eighth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025), organised and convened by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and hosted by the Government of Switzerland, will take place from 2 to 6 June [...]
Third International Agrobiodiversity Congress
From 20 to 22 May 2025, the Third International Agrobiodiversity Congress will take place in Kunming, China, bringing together experts, researchers, and specialists to shape the future of agrobiodiversity. Under the overall theme "Agrobiodiversity for People and Planet", the [...]
2025 WFO General Assembly—Internal Affairs Session
On 5 and 6 June 2025, the General Assembly of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will convene virtually for its annual Internal Affairs Session. The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the Organisation. It meets once a [...]
Advancing Climate Finance for Farmers: WFO at the FAST Partnership Workshop
From 6 to 8 May 2025, representatives from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) participated in the high-level workshop "Identifying Levers for the Transformation of Agrifood Systems: Bridging Collaboration for Improved Climate Finance Access," hosted by the Food and Agriculture [...]
Farmers’ Priorities for Climate Adaptation and Finance at the 2025 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial
At the 2025 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial, the UNFCCC Farmers’ Constituency—coordinated by the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO)—delivered a clear and urgent call to prioritise climate adaptation, access to finance, and inclusive governance in the lead-up to COP30 in Belém, Brazil. Co-hosted [...]
WFO Calls for Stronger Policy Coherence across Climate and Biodiversity Frameworks
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has submitted its first-ever contribution to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), outlining farmers’ views on strengthening coherence between climate and biodiversity policies, with particular attention to their linkages with food security and implementation [...]
WFO Highlights Farmers’ Innovation Priorities at G20 Agriculture Working Group in South Africa
KENAFF CEO delivers WFO’s intervention on innovation and technology transfer in Durban. The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), represented by Dr Mwendah M'Mailutha, CEO of the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF), participated in the Second G20 Agriculture Working Group Meeting, [...]
Trade Disruptions and Geopolitical Uncertainty: WFO Issues a Call to Action for Global Food Security
Rome, Italy, 22 April 2025 – Amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty and rising trade tensions, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), building on the positions of its member farmer organisations, is calling on world leaders to take urgent and coordinated action [...]
Pope Francis: A Beacon of Hope for Family Farmers Worldwide
The President of the World Farmers’ Organisation honours Pope Francis, recognising his legacy of solidarity, sustainability, and support for family farmers. On behalf of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and the farmers we represent globally, we express our heartfelt condolences [...]
Farmers in Climate Action: CFAP Cambodia’s Active Role in Shaping National Climate Policy
Discover how WFO member CFAP Cambodia contributes to the national climate agenda, bridging the gap between climate policies and farmers. The Cambodian Farmer Federation Association of Agricultural Producers (CFAP), a longstanding member of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), places climate [...]
WFO Vice President Urges Greater Involvement of Farmers in Global Sustainability Agendas
Representing the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Vice President Fiona Simson delivered a keynote address at the Northern Australia Food Futures Conference, during the session “Seeds of Change: The Crucial Role of Farmers in Shaping Global Sustainability.” Her intervention served as a powerful reminder that farmers are central [...]
WFO Launches Task Force to Develop New Global Policy on Land Use and Land Tenure
On 10 April 2025, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) officially launched its Task Force on Land Use, marking the first step in developing a new institutional policy on land use and tenure. The launch meeting brought together Task Force [...]
Rethinking Decarbonisation in Agriculture: Why Farmers’ Voice Matters
Farmers today are being asked to do more than ever before: produce more food, adapt to a changing climate, reduce emissions, and protect biodiversity. Yet they are often the least empowered actors in the food value chain, with shrinking margins [...]
Farmers Represented at the 2025 Petersberg Climate Dialogue
WFO Scientific Council Coordinator Macaulay Jones shares key takeaways from representing the UNFCCC Farmers Constituency at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD), held in Berlin on 25–26 March Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) [...]
Nutrition for Growth: Why Farmers Are Central to Our Future
WFO President Highlights Farmers' Central Role in Nutrition and Climate at N4G High-Level Event On the eve of the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit, Arnold Puech d’Alissac, President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), addressed the High-level Event “Private Sector [...]
Farmers at the Heart of Global Nutrition: Empowering Farmers for Nutrition-Secure Future
Ahead of the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris, WFO launches its new Position on Nutrition, calling for farmers' empowerment to ensure a nutrition-secure future for all. 25 March 2025 | Rome, Italy - In the lead-up to the [...]
Farmers’ Call for Inclusive Climate Finance in UNFCCC Roadmap to USD 1.3 Trillion
In its latest submission, the UNFCCC Farmers’ Constituency, a broad and diverse network of over 70 global, regional and national farmer organisations and agricultural NGOs coordinated by the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), set out the views and expectations of the [...]
Nutrition for Growth Summit 2025
The Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit is the leading international conference on global nutrition, convened every four years by the host country of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Launched alongside the 2012 London Olympics, N4G unites governments, international organisations, [...]
WFO at CSW69: A Call to Action for Gender Equality in Agriculture
When discussing women’s equal rights, power, and opportunities, it is essential to recognise the role of rural women and all women farmers. With this in mind, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) participated in the 69th Session of the Commission [...]
69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)
The Sixty-ninth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) will take place from 10 to 21 March 2025, at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. Bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and civil society representatives, CSW69 will focus [...]
Empowering Women Farmers: Addressing Challenges and Recognising Their Role in Family Farming
On International Women’s Day, WFO launches its new Position on Women Farmers, urging action to recognise their contributions to family farming and address the challenges they face 8 March 2025 | Rome, Italy - On International Women’s Day 2025, [...]
WFO Spotlights Women Farmers’ Success Stories Worldwide
In anticipation of International Women’s Day 2025, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has launched a campaign celebrating the remarkable achievements of women farmer leaders across the globe. As in every year, on 8 March, the world will observe International [...]
100 Days to UNFCCC SB62: Farmers Get Ready for First SJWA Workshop
With 100 days until the Bonn Climate Change Conference 2025 (SB62), taking place from 16 to 26 June, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is actively working to ensure that farmers’ voices and priorities are meaningfully represented. The UNFCCC Farmers' [...]
CBD COP16 Resumed Session Outcomes: What They Mean for Farmers
From 25 to 27 February, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) participated in the Resumed Session of the 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP16), held in Rome, Italy, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United [...]
Farmers at the Center of Climate Finance: Reflections from the 36th Meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance
Last week, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), the Focal Point of the UNFCCC Farmers’ Constituency, actively engaged in the 36th Meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF36), ensuring that the voices of farmers were heard in the ongoing [...]
Farmers’ Role in Biodiversity: WFO and CBD Meet Ahead of COP 16 Resumed Sessions
On 24 February, the Secretary General of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Dr Andrea Porro, met with the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Ms Astrid Schomaker, to explore the creation of spaces for greater farmer [...]
Resumed Session of 2024 UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP 16)
The UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP 16), which was suspended earlier this year in Cali, Colombia, will reconvene from 25 to 27 February 2025 in Rome, Italy, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations [...]
WFO Opens Its Door to 2025 TOP Kurs Students
On February 13, the WFO International Secretariat welcomed a delegation of young farmers from across Germany to its premises in Rome. The young guests are participating in the 2025 TOP Kurs programme, an initiative facilitated by the WFO partner Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA). During [...]
WFO President Highlights Role of Cooperatives to Empower Women Farmers at CSocD63 Event
On Monday, February 10, World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) President Arnold Puech d’Alissac joined the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) Virtual Side Event, “UN Year of Cooperatives – Building Women’s Cooperative Leadership Networks through Capacity Building,” [...]
Revitalising Fish Farming in Côte d’Ivoire: A Young Farmer’s Commitment to the Future
WFO Young Farmers’ Network member and Gymnasium alumna Sarah Lindsay Zunon Gbotta shares her journey as a young farmer and entrepreneur in Côte d’Ivoire, highlighting her efforts to revitalise local fish farming and empower women and youth in aquaculture [...]
On the Spotlight: WFO at the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos
From 20 to 24 January, WFO President Arnold Puech d’Alissac and WFO Young Farmer delegate Elisabeth Hidén represented farmers’ voices at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. WEF Annual Meeting serves as [...]
WFO-AgMission™ Report: Global Young Farmers’ Consultation on Climate-Smart Agriculture
New Report Highlights the Challenges and Opportunities Young Farmers Experience in Climate-Smart Agriculture Rome, Italy, January 22, 2025 – The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) today unveiled the comprehensive 'Global Youth Producers' Consultation on Climate-Smart Agriculture' report, a collaborative effort [...]
Young Leaders from WFO Gymnasium at the forefront of GFFA 2025 in Berlin
From 15 to 18 January 2025, a delegation of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), led by President Arnold Puech d'Alissac, participated in the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), annually organised by the Federal Ministry of Food and [...]
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Davos 2025)
The 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) will take place from 20 to 24 January 2025 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The WEF25 will bring together over 2,500 global leaders from government, business, and civil society, as well [...]
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) 2025
From 15 to 18 January 2025, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) will host the annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin, Germany. This renowned four-day international conference brings together leading experts from politics, [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law: Congratulations to WFO 2024/2025 scholarship winner!
Karen Makena Kaumbuthu from the Kenya National Farmers' Federation (KENAFF) successfully passed the selection procedure and won the scholarship to attend the 2024/2025 edition of the Master of Law (LL.M.) in Food Law at the LUISS University in Rome. Last Autumn, WFO [...]
COP29 Outcomes: Implications and Opportunities for World Farmers
Reflections on the outcomes of COP29, exploring key implications and opportunities for farmers, and looking ahead to COP30 in Brazil, authored by Luisa Volpe, Advocacy, Policy & Partnerships Practice Leader, and Francesco Brusaporco, Senior Officer at the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO).
WFO Farmers at the Forefront of COP29 Climate Debate
From 11 to 22 November, a World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) delegation actively participated in the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. They urged world leaders and policymakers to fully recognise farmers' role and engagement [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law 2024/2025: One Scholarship Available for WFO Young Farmers
One scholarship is available for WFO young farmers interested in advancing on food legal issues. For the seventh year in a row, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), in collaboration with LUISS University in Rome, is pleased to announce one scholarship for graduated young [...]
Why Water Matters for Food Production and Safety? WFO Member JNRWP’s Key Message
On 19 November, Tamisha Lee, President of the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP), represented the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) in the webinar titled "Water Matters: The Essential Role of Water in Food Systems." This event was part [...]
WFO Member CONAPAC’s Message at the 2024 SOFA Report Launch
On November 8, Esperance Nzuzi, President of the National Confederation of Agricultural Producers of Congo (CONAPAC), represented the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) at the launch of FAO’s 2024 State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) report. This year’s report focuses [...]
2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29)
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 29) will convene from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. This event comes at a crucial time as the world grapples with record-breaking temperatures and increasingly severe weather events, making urgent climate [...]
Disaster Risk Reduction: Farmers as Key Partners in Policy Action
WFO Highlights Farmers’ Role in DRR Policy Development and Implementation at UNDRR’s Europe & Central Asia Regional Platform. On November 6, 2024, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), represented by Francesca Mancarella, Advocacy, Policy and Partnerships Officer participated in the Europe [...]
Right to Farm: WFO Gymnasium Young Farmers Engage with FAO Right to Food Experts
On November 4, young farmers from the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Gymnasium Programme, including current students and alumni, convened virtually with representatives from the Right to Food (RtF) team within the Rural Transformation and Gender Equality Division (ESP) of [...]
Empowering Farmers for Climate Action: An Inclusive Vision for COP29
The farmers of the world and their organisations, members of the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency, have come together as one voice and signed a joint statement urging world leaders and policymakers at COP29 in Baku to fully recognise farmers' role and engagement in climate efforts and greater integration of their knowledge and priorities in all decisions that impact agriculture.
WFO Advocates for Farmers’ Role at CBD COP 16 Biodiversity
From 21 October to 1 November, a delegation from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) participated in the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP 16) in Cali, Colombia. This was WFO's first participation at the CBD COP, marking a [...]
Securing Farmers’ Rights: The Voice of WFO at CFS 52 Plenary Session in Rome
On October 22, 2024, during the 52nd Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 52), held in Rome, Italy, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) reaffirmed its commitment to farmers' rights and global food security. Representing WFO, [...]
2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP 16)
From October 21 to November 1, a delegation from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) will participate in the 2024 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP 16) in Calì, Colombia. Led by Eloisa Frederking, 2nd Vice-President of Sociedad Rural Argentina [...]
Statement of the World Farmers’ Organisation for CBD COP16 Biodiversity
The World Farmers' Organisation appeals to world leaders and policymakers at CBD COP 16 in Cali, Colombia, to recognise the ecosystem services farmers provide through sustainable agriculture. It calls for farmers' engagement as essential partners in biodiversity conservation efforts and urges more significant support for farmers to adopt sustainable, locally adapted farming practices.
WFO at 2024 World Food Day Week: Spotlight on Family Farming, Youth, and Innovation
A delegation from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), led by President Arnold Puech d'Alissac, along with Board Member for the European Constituency Kati Partanen and WFO Secretary General Andrea Porro, and featuring as special representatives 20 young farmers from [...]
WFO Gymnasium Young Farmers Take Center Stage at World Food Day Week
The 4th edition of the WFO Gymnasium Program took a pivotal step forward on October 12 and 13, when 20 young farmers from across the globe came together in Rome for an intensive training experience. This session, the first [...]
Young Farmers Share Inspirational Stories on Disaster Resilience
Amidst this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, which focuses on youth empowerment, we asked young farmers from the WFO Gymnasium's fourth edition to share their experiences in preventing disasters and managing the aftermath. We collected their stories [...]
WFO at the Forefront for Greater Farmer Involvement in COP Agendas
On October 9, the Advocacy, Policy and Partnerships Lead of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Luisa Volpe, represented the global farmers' voice at the High-level Briefing "The Important Role of Agrifood Systems Across the Rio Convention Conference of Parties [...]
World Food Forum Flagship Event 2024
The 2024 flagship event of the World Food Forum (WFF) will take place from 14 to 18 October at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. Convened under the overall [...]
Global Family Farming Forum
The Global Family Farming Forum will take place from 15 to 18 October 2024 at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. Five years into the United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF), the Forum will celebrate family farming's [...]
Empowering African Farmers: Insights from Rome Roundtable on Innovation for Regenerative Agriculture
On October 8, representatives from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), including Toussaint N'Guessan from Réseau Ivoirien pour l'Agriculture Durable (RIAD) in Côte d'Ivoire and Cesarie Kantarama from INGABO Syndicatein Rwanda, along with seven other farmers' leaders from Kenya, Lesotho, [...]
The Unseen Heroes of Biodiversity: Farmers at the Forefront
WFO at the World Biodiversity Summit in New York Champions Farmers' Key Role in Global Biodiversity Efforts On 26 September, the Secretary General of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Dr Andrea Porro, participated in the World Biodiversity Summit in [...]
WFO Champions Farmers’ Role in the Fight Against AMR at UNGA 79
On September 26, 2024, during the High-level Week of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79), the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) took a decisive stand on the global challenge of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at the High-level Meeting on [...]
Farmers’ Key Role in Driving Innovation for Agricultural Resilience at WTO Discussions on Technology Transfer
WFO highlights farmers' role in global technology transfer and advocates for a farmer-centric trading system at WTO’s 2nd thematic session on Transfer of Technology. On September 24, Mr Brodie Berrigan, Facilitator of the WFO Working Group on International Trade from [...]
A Seat at the Table: Farmers’ Voices Heard at WTO Public Forum
WFO champions farmers' voices at WTO Public Forum 2024, paving the way for inclusive agricultural trade From September 10 to 13, a delegation from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), including trade experts and farmer leaders from WFO Member Organisations [...]
A New Era for Agricultural Trade: WFO’s Role in the WTO
WFO Newly Appointed Member to the Civil Society Advisory Group of the World Trade Organization (WTO) The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) announces its appointment as a new member of the Civil Society Advisory Group of the World Trade Organization [...]
WFO Member KENAFF’s Engagement in UNFCCC Climate Finance Talks
On September 2 and 3, Sharon Cherono, Project Officer at the Kenya National Farmers' Federation (KENAFF), a WFO's member organisation, represented the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency at the 2024 Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance. The Forum of the Standing [...]
UN General Assembly High-level Week 2024
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) marks a crucial milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Convened under the theme "Leaving no one behind: acting together [...]
WTO Public Forum 2024
From September 10 to 13, a delegation from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), including experts and leaders from WFO member farmers' organisations - Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK Finland), Danish [...]
Towards the Summit of the Future: WFO’s urgent call for Farmer Inclusion
On July 31, in the recent virtual consultation on the second revision (REV2) of the Pact for the Future, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), represented by Ms Francesca Mancarella, Advocacy, Policy, and Partnerships Officer at the WFO International Secretariat, [...]
WFO Participation in HLPF 2024: Championing Farmers’ Voices for Sustainable Development
From July 8 to 18, Ms Meena Pokhrel, Deputy General Manager at Nepal Agricultural Co-operative Central Federation Ltd. (NACCFL), represented the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and the Farmers' Major Group at the 2024 session of the High-level Political Forum [...]
WFO Gymnasium High-Level Capacity Building Program Kicks Off Fourth Edition
The new cohort of young farmers from all over the world participating in the fourth edition of the WFO Gymnasium High-Level Capacity Building Program convened virtually today for the official kick-off meeting. The opening session featured the participation of the WFO Board Member Kati Partanen, the [...]
Shaping the Future of Agriculture: My Empowerment Journey with WFO
From WFO Gymnasium to LL.M in Food Law Scholarship: Josiane Irakarama’ s Open Letter to New WFO Gymnasium Students Dear Young Farmers, As we celebrate World Youth Skills Day today, I am excited to share my journey with the [...]
High-Level Political Forum 2024
The 2024 session of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), will convene from July 8 to 18 at UN Headquarters in New York under the main theme [...]
WFO General Assembly: Key Decisions from the 2024 Session
The General Assembly of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), the highest decision-making body of the Organisation, held its Internal Affairs Session on June 19, 2024, resulting in significant decisions and leadership updates. Arnold Puech d'Alissac was confirmed as WFO [...]
WFO General Assembly: From Consensus to Action on Biodiversity & Food Security
The recently concluded Internal Affairs Session of the General Assembly of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) was again this year a testament to the global farming community's dedication to democratic and consensus-based decision-making in addressing critical agricultural issues. "Through [...]
WFO2024 Closing Day: High-Level Debates on Farmers’ Commitment to Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Food Production
The WFO 2024 Annual Meeting concluded on June 20 with a high-level session centred on the event's main theme, “Harvesting Tomorrow: Farmers Shaping the Future of Agriculture and Food Production”. The session featured expert presentations and insightful discussions on [...]
The World Farmers’ Organisation Welcomes New Vice President and Board Members
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is excited to announce the election of a new Vice President and new members to its distinguished Board of Directors. The newly elected representatives are: Mr Gunsham Seeborun, President of F.A.L.C.O.N. Association, who succeeds [...]
Arnold Puech d’Alissac Confirmed as WFO President for 2024-2026 Term
Rome, Italy, June 19, 2024, member organisations of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), on the occasion of the 2024 Session of the WFO General Assembly, the Organisation’s highest decision-making body, confirmed Arnold Puech D’Alissac as their President for the 2024-2026 term. Born [...]
WFO 2024 Annual Meeting: Highlights from the Opening Day
The #WFO2024 Annual Meeting opened today at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy, setting the stage for a vibrant and inclusive exchange among farmers from all over the world and relevant food systems stakeholders to promote and enhance the centrality [...]
First-ever World Young Farmers’ Day: Empowering the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow
Rome, Italy, June 17, 2024 – The first-ever World Young Farmers’ Day unfolded today at FAO Headquarters alongside the #WFO2024 Annual Meeting. The day witnessed dynamic and collaborative discussions to spotlight the critical role of young farmers in shaping [...]
AgMission™ Funds Global Youth Consultation to Co-Create Agricultural Solutions with Young Farmers
June 13, 2024 (Rome, Italy)— The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and AgMission™ partners awarded a $342,710 grant to the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) to build on last year’s successful Global Producers’ Consultation resulting from the development and implementation of a novel [...]
2024 WFO Presidential Candidates: Official Nominees Revealed
On June 19, the member organisations of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) will convene in Rome for the 2024 Session of the WFO General Assembly, the Organisation's highest decision-making body. This crucial event in the Organisation's institutional life will [...]
AgriCord and the World Farmers’ Organisation announce new strategic partnership
Francisco Beltrao, Brazil, June 05, 2024 – AgriCord and the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership. AgriCord and WFO will therefore join forces to strengthen farmers’ organisations and farmers’ voices to be heard [...]
UNFCCC Farmers’ Constituency SB60 Opening Plenary Statement
The Farmers Constituency speaks on behalf of all farmers facing up to the impact of climate change while striving to produce food, fibre and fuel in a sustainable way.
WFO Highlights Farmers’ Needs and Expectations at the ISF 2024 World Seed Congress
From May 27 to 29, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation, Mr Arnold Puech d’Alissac, and the WFO Secretary General, Dr Andrea Porro, were in Rotterdam, Netherlands, to participate in the World Seed Congress 2024, organised by the [...]
WFO 2024 Annual Meeting
The WFO 2024 Annual Meeting will be held from June 17 to 21 at the FAO premises in Rome, Italy. The event will convene hundreds of farmers of all sizes and sectors, family farmers, young and women farmer leaders, farmers’ [...]
Securing Sustainable Food Systems: The Role of Technology and Innovation
WFO advocates for a farmer-driven innovation policy framework at the WTO Committee on Agriculture's session on Technology Transfer On May 21, Mr Brodie Berrigan, Facilitator of the WFO Working Group on International Trade, represented the World Farmers at a [...]
2024 Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB60)
The 2024 Bonn Climate Change Conference, also known as the 60th Sessions of the UN Climate Change Subsidiary Bodies (SB60) , will take place from 3-13 June 2024 at the World Conference Center Bonn, Germany. Held under the aegis [...]
Building Effective Governance for AMR: WFO at the UN Multi-stakeholder Hearing
On May 15, Mr Gary Wertish, Facilitator of the WFO Working Group on Livestock, represented the World Farmers at the UN Multi-stakeholder Hearing on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) held at the UN Headquarters in New York. This event was a [...]
The World Farmers’ Organisation Appointed as Vice Chair of the UN Decade of Family Farming Steering Committee
Rome, Italy, May 14, 2024 - The World Farmers Organisation (WFO) proudly announces that today, during the 11th Meeting of the International Steering Committee (ISC) of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF), the Organisation has been appointed [...]
2024 UN Civil Society Conference: The Role of Farmers for the Pact for the Future
From May 9 to 10, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), represented by Mr Daniel Mwendah M’Mailutha and Ms Brenda Sakong from the WFO Member Kenya National Farmers Federation (KENAFF), along with Ms Francesca Mancarella from the WFO International Secretariat, participated in the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, [...]
ISF – World Seed Congress 2024
The International Seed Federation (ISF) will hold its annual l World Seed Congress from 27 to 29 May 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, a leading nation in plant breeding, propagation, and seed imports and exports. The Congress, which this year marks [...]
11th Meeting of the UNDFF International Steering Committee
The 11th Meeting of the International Steering Committee of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) will take place on Tuesday, May 14, at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome, Italy. [...]
2024 UNGA Interactive Multi-stakeholder Hearing on Antimicrobial Resistance
In preparation for the upcoming High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) during the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 26, 2024, a Multi-stakeholder Hearing on AMR will be held in New York on May 15, 2024. [...]
2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference
The 2024 UN Civil Society Conference will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 9 to 10. The Conference is the premier event on the civil society calendar at the United Nations. It brings together senior UN System officials, [...]
World Farmers Committed to Shaping the Global Conversation on Nature and Biodiversity
Highlights from the World Farmers' Organisation at the International Symposium on Agriculture, Biodiversity and Food Security The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) recently participated in the International Symposium “Agriculture, Biodiversity and Food Security: From Commitments to Actions” held in Québec [...]
WFO 2024 Annual Meeting: Registration is NOW open!
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the WFO 2024 Annual Meeting, which will be held from June 17 to 21 at the FAO premises in Rome, Italy. The event will convene hundreds of farmers of all sizes and [...]
World Farmers’ Organisation and U.S. Dairy Export Council Announce New Strategic Partnership
Rome, Italy, April 30, 2024 – The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the voice of farmers in global policy processes and multilateral fora [...]
WFO at the UN Expert Group Meeting on Sustainable Development Goal 2
On March 26 and 27, Ms Silvia Caprara from Giovani di Confagricoltura – ANGA, a former participant in the WFO Gymnasium Capacity-Building Program and a promising young female farmer leader, represented the World Farmers' Organisation and the entire Farmers' [...]
WFO Shines Light on Women’s Role in Agriculture at CSW68
At the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), held in New York from March 11 to 22, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) ensured that the voices of women farmers from all over the world were [...]
World Farmers’ Organisation at Global Forum on Sustainable Family Farming
From March 19 to 21, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), represented by our Secretary General, Dr Andrea Porro, and our Advocacy, Policy, and Partnership Lead, Ms Luisa Volpe, participated in the VIII Global Conference on Family Farming "Sustainability of [...]
Trade, Agriculture, and Sustainability: The World Farmers’ Perspective
On March 20, Dr Andrea Porro, in his capacity as Secretary General of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), joined as a speaker the webinar "COP 28 and Food Trade", hosted by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Save the Date for the World Farmers’ 2024 Annual Meeting in Rome
From June 17 to 21, the World Farmers' Organisation will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting (WFO2024) at the FAO premises in Rome, Italy. The event will convene hundreds of farmers of all sizes and sectors, family farmers, young and [...]
VIII Global Conference on Family Farming
The "VIII Global Conference on Family Farming: Sustainability of Our Planet," organised by the World Rural Forum, will take place from 19 to 21 March 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country, Spain. It will bring together relevant family farming leaders [...]
68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68)
The sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) is scheduled from 11 to 22 March 2024, at the UN headquarters in New York, USA. It will convene representatives from Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited [...]
World Farmers’ Organisation Makes Debut at United Nations Environment Assembly 2024
The 6th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6), which convened from 26 February to 1 March 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, represented an opportunity for the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) to step up its engagement in the global [...]
WFO Delegation for Farmers’ Interests in WTO MC13 Agriculture Negotiations
From February 26 to 29, a high-level delegation from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) attended the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTOMC13) in Abu Dhabi to engage in the conference's happenings and follow agriculture negotiations.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: WFO Hosts 25 TOP Kurs Students
On February 23, the WFO International Secretariat welcomed 25 young farmers from Germany to its premises in Rome. All of them are participants in the 2024 Top Kurs programme, an initiative facilitated by the WFO partner Andreas Hermes Akademie [...]
Statement of the World Farmers’ Organisation before the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation
The WFO appeals to the 13th WTO Ministerial Conference to ensure the agricultural negotiations are responsive to the global challenges facing the food and agriculture systems and the needs and experiences of farmers at the local level, reinforcing the position of farmers in the food chain, and ensuring the food security of the global population.
FAFO 2024: Empowering Farmers to Build Sustainable, Climate-Resilient Food Systems
Over February 12 - 13, 2024, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), as an active member of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) FAFO Steering Committee since 2016, brought a significant delegation to the Eighth Global Meeting of the [...]
Sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)
The sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) will take place from 26 February to 1 March at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. As the world’s top decision-making body on the environment, UNEA [...]
13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13)
The WTO's 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) will take place from 26 to 29 February 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ministers from across the world will attend to review the functioning of the multilateral trading system and to [...]
The Eighth Global Meeting of the Farmers’ Forum (FAFO)
The Farmers’ Forum is a bottom-up dialogue on rural development and poverty reduction between farmers’ organizations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and governments. The Forum guides IFAD operations and identifies opportunities for partnerships. The 2024 global meeting [...]
Cultivating Connections: African WFO Members’ Training on Agricultural Cooperatives in Japan
A group of 5 WFO Members' representatives from African countries, including NAAC (Uganda), INGABO (Rwanda), ZFU (Zimbabwe), KENAFF (Kenya), RIAD (Cote d'Ivoire), and COFAG (Ghana), accompanied by Ambra Raggi, the WFO Member Engagement Manager, visited Japan from January 21 [...]
WFO at GFFA 2024: Building the Food Systems of Tomorrow
The President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Mr Arnold Puech d’Alissac, and the WFO Secretary General, Dr Andrea Porro, were in Berlin to attend the 16th Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference, which took place on the final day of [...]
Top Insights from the World Farmers’ Organisation at the 2024 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
At the 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), in the person of President Mr Arnold Puech d'Alissac, championed the central role of agriculture and the farmers in global sustainability [...]
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) 2024
From January 17 to 20, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) will host in Berlin (Germany) the annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), an international conference on central issues of global agricultural and food policies. [...]
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Davos 2024)
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will take place from January 15 to 19 in Davos, Switzerland. The topic of WEF 24 is: "Rebuilding Trust", aiming to provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law: Congratulations to WFO 2023/2024 scholarship winner!
WFO Gymnasium Alumnus Kemei Mark Kiprono from the Kenyan Farmers Organisation KENAFF successfully passed the selection procedure and won the scholarship to attend the 2023/2024 edition of the Master of Law (LL.M.) in Food Law at the LUISS University in Rome. [...]
Leadership Transition at WFO Secretariat: Andrea Porro Takes the Helm as Secretary General
Andrea Porro steps in as the Secretary General of the World Farmers' Organisation, ready to advance its mission upon the strong legacy left by Arianna Giuliodori. Rome, Italy, January 2, 2024 – The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) announces a [...]
WFO Gymnasium at COP 28: Elevating the Voice of Young Farmers in the Main Climate Debates
One of the main objectives of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) was to elevate the perspective of youth in agriculture at the centre of global decision-making on climate change. [...]
COP28 Conclusions Place a Question Mark over Farmers’ Role in Climate Action
Reflections on the outcomes of COP28, looking ahead to COP29 in Baku, by Luisa Volpe, the Advocacy, Policy & Partnerships Practice Leader of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), and Francesco Brusaporco, the WFO UNFCCC Contact Point. After one year [...]
Climate-Smart Agriculture: Key Findings from WFO and AgMission™ Producers’ Consultation
WFO and AgMission™ Reveal First Global Producers’ Consultation Key Findings on Climate-Smart Agriculture at COP 28 Dubai, United Arab States, December 9, 2023 - As the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) continues, and leading up to [...]
Climate Action: World Farmers’ Response to COP28 UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
The hundreds of millions of farmers worldwide represented in the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency issued a joint response to the "COP28 UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action." The Farmers' constituency welcomes the 'COP28 UAE Declaration [...]
Launching Today: The Future of Food Documentary Series
[Rome, London, New York, Dubai, 30th November 2023] — Zinc Media Group, in partnership with the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), is proud to announce the launch of an insightful and compelling new documentary series titled "The Future of Food." [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law 2023/2024: One Scholarship Available for WFO Young Farmers
WFO, in collaboration with LUISS University in Rome, announces one scholarship for young graduate farmers interested in attending the 2023/2024 edition of the Master of Law (LL.M.) in Food Law.
Farmers’ Call for Clarity at COP28 to Enable Climate Action in Farming Systems
Farmers worldwide, united under the UNFCCC Farmers Constituency, make a stand and urge Parties to finalise and agree on a clear roadmap of the four-year Sharm el-Sheikh Joint Work on Implementation of Climate Action on Agriculture and Food Security for constructive implementation that enables farmers to plan practical actions to address the Climate Crisis.
A Farmer-Driven Approach Is Needed to Course-Correct Climate Action
The farmers of the world and their organisations, members of the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency, have come together as one voice and signed a joint statement urging world leaders and policymakers at COP28 in Dubai to fully recognise the crucial role of farmers in addressing and responding to Climate Change.
NFU and WFO statement ahead of Global Food Summit
As the World Farmers Organisation (WFO) represents farmers from the UK and across the world at the Prime Minister’s Global Food Summit today, the Presidents of the WFO and NFU have issued a joint statement highlighting the importance of [...]
World Farmers to bring their strong voice to COP 28 in Dubai
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) will convene from November 30 to December 12, 2023, at the Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). This event comes at a crucial time as the world is [...]
2023 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP 28)
The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) will take place from November 30 to December 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The conference aims to build on previous achievements and pave the way for future [...]
WFO Highlights from the 51st Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 51)
The 51st Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 51) concluded, after five days of intensive discussions and panels, several of which counted on the World Farmers' Organisation as a co-organiser and panellist. As every year, [...]
WFO Gymnasium Students Share Their Key Takeaways from World Food Forum (WFF): Youth Leads the Talk on Food Systems Transformation
What is it like for young farmers to represent the voice of youth in agriculture on the global stage? In this article, WFO Gymnasium participants offer their valuable insights and reflections on their involvement in the World Food Forum [...]
Farmers Leading the Way: WFO’s Influence at World Food Forum 2023
Last week, from 16 to 20 October, the 2023 World Food Forum flagship event took place in Rome, Italy, at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The event consisted of the WFF [...]
WORLD FOOD FORUM 2023
The 2023 flagship event of the World Food Forum (WFF) will take place from 16 to 20 October at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome, Italy. Convened under the overall [...]
WFO Gymnasium Students Share Lessons in Disaster Resilience: Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Challenges
To mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, we reached out to students of the 3rd edition of the WFO Gymnasium Capacity Building Program, inviting them to share their experiences in disaster risk management and prevention. We collected [...]
51st Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 51)
The 51st Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 51) will take place from 23 to 27 October 2023 in a hybrid format in Rome, Italy. During its 51st Session, the CFS is set to endorse [...]
WFO Gymnasium Students Strengthened Youth Voices at the Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock
Young farmers, trained at the WFO Gymnasium Program, participated in The Global Youth Dialogue on Sustainable Livestock Transformation, held in parallel with FAO’s Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock. This article shares their insights on youth involvement in crucial agriculture [...]
How to advance Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization? WFO President Calls to Empower Farmers
From September 27 to 29, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosted the Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (GAMC) at its premises in Rome, Italy. Under the overall theme ‘Efficiency, Inclusiveness and Resilience’, the [...]
WFO’s Impactful Role at the FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
From September 25 to 27, 2023, the first-ever Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) at its headquarters in Rome, Italy. The conference gathered representatives from FAO [...]
UNGA Week 2023: Farmers at the Forefront to Turn the World Towards 2030
The series of Summits that were convened during the high-level week of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, including the SDG and Climate Ambition Summit, wrapped up on September 22. SDG Summit: Advancing SDGs with Agriculture [...]
2023 World Biodiversity Summit: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Last 21 September, alongside the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA78) and Climate Week NYC, the World Climate Foundation organised the 2023 World Biodiversity Summit. World Biodiversity Summit's overall objective is to build strong cross-sector coalitions to facilitate the implementation [...]
Farmers’ Rights in Focus: WFO Participation in the 2023 Global Symposium
From 12 to 15 September 2023, in New Delhi (India), it took place the Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights. The Symposium, hosted by the Government of India, aimed to share knowledge and experiences on innovative approaches, effective policies, best [...]
WFO 2024 General Assembly: FAO opens its doors to the World Farmers
Rome, Italy - September 07, 2023 - The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is pleased to announce that the 2024 WFO General Assembly will take place at the FAO premises in Rome, Italy, from June 18 to 20, 2024. Annually [...]
World Biodiversity Summit 2023
The World Biodiversity Summit 2023 will take place on September 21 alongside the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA78) and Climate Week NYC. The World Biodiversity Summit aims to bridge the climate, finance and health discussions with the [...]
FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
From September 25 to 27, 2023, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Conference will convene representatives of FAO Members, [...]
FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization
From September 27 to 29, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will host the Global Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (GAMC) at its premises in Rome, Italy. Under the overall theme “Efficiency, Inclusiveness and Resilience”, [...]
Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights
From 12 to September 15, a WFO delegation will join the Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights, in New Delhi, India. The Symposium, hosted by the Government of India, is organized in the framework of the implementation of the International [...]
WTO PUBLIC FORUM 2023
The WTO’s 2023 Public Forum will take place in person in Geneva, Switzerland, from September 12 to 15 under the central theme “It is Time for Action”. It will explore how trade can promote a greener and more sustainable [...]
UN General Assembly High-level Week 2023
The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78) marks a crucial milestone in the journey to achieve the 2030 Agenda and put the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) back on track. Convened under the theme, “Rebuilding [...]
World Farmers Reach Historic Consensus on International Trade Over a Year of Deliberations
After more than a year of dedicated work and extensive consultations, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) has achieved a unanimous consensus on the revision of the 2013 WFO Policy on International Trade. This significant milestone underscores the tremendous effort [...]
Farmers for Sustainable Food Systems: World Farmers’ Organisation at UNFSS+2
The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS2023), taking place at the FAO premises in Rome, concluded on July 26 after three days of intensive discussions on how to make food systems work better for people and the [...]
Driving Sustainable Food Systems: WFO Will Take the Stage at UNFSS+2 Stocktaking Moment
The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment is around the corner, and the WFO community is ready for bringing the farmers’ voice at every pivotal moment of this event. The UNFSS+2 will be hosted by Italy, in collaboration [...]
WFO at FAO Conference 2023 to give voice to Global Farmers
The 43rd Session of the FAO Conference took place in Rome from July 1 to 7, 2023. During the conference, representatives of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) gave voice to the needs and concerns of global farmers. In this [...]
WFO Gymnasium Students Convene with Agriculture Experts Ahead of UNFSS+2
On July 3 and 4, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) hosted a two-day digital technical session as part of the third edition of the WFO Gymnasium High-Level Capacity Building Program. The session was held in preparation for the UN [...]
World Farmers Firmly Reject Lab-Grown Food
The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), representing over 1.2 billion farmers worldwide, has taken a resolute stand against adopting lab-grown food as an alternative to the food resulting from the work of farmers. The Organisation, in a recent position paper [...]
UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment
The UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) will take place in Rome, Italy from 24 – 26 July 2023, at the premises of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It will be hosted [...]
High-Level Political Forum 2023
The 2023 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 10 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2023, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The theme will be “Accelerating the recovery from the [...]
From Talk to Action: How to Harness the Power of Farmers’ Organisations
Josiane Irakarama, a WFO representative from Rwanda, shares her key takeaways from attending the 5th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference. On June 30, 2023, the FAO premises in Rome hosted the 5th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference. The Conference provided a [...]
WFO at the 5th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference
On June 30, a delegation of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) joined the African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) Ministers of Agriculture, along with representatives from various international organizations, for the 5th AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference held at [...]
WFO SG Champions Farmers’ Perspective on UNFSS+2 Stocktaking Moment
The UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking Moment (UNFSS+2) will take place in Rome, Italy, from July 24 to 26, 2023, on the premises of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The first Stocktaking Moment is convened by [...]
WFO brought the Global Farmers’ Voice at the 2023 Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB58 )
The 2023 Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB58) held under the aegis of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and recently concluded in Bonn, Germany, set the stage for the upcoming COP28 and the World Climate Action [...]
The World Farmers’ Organisation Welcomes New Vice President and Board Member
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is pleased to welcome a new Vice President and a new member to its esteemed Board of Directors. Ms Mary Robinson, who has been representing the North American Constituency since 2020, has been elected [...]
WFO Takes Bold Stand on Carbon Markets Before SB58 Conference
The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) recently adopted an official position paper on carbon markets, approved by its General Assembly on May 22, 2023. This statement, highlighting the organization's commitment to advocating for sustainable farming practices that contribute to mitigating [...]
WFO GA 2023 Closing Day: High-Level Debates of the Present and the Future of Agriculture and Food Systems
During the last day of the WFO General Assembly, on May 23, attendees had the opportunity to participate in a full-day High-level Session that included four panels of discussions with global experts on Agriculture and Food Systems.The main topic [...]
WFO General Assembly Makes Significant Decisions in Internal Affairs Session
The Internal Affairs Session took centre stage on the second day of the 2023 WFO Annual Meeting. The Internal Affairs Session holds great significance for the Organisation, as the decisions made during this session determine the direction of the [...]
WFO General Assembly 2023: Opening Day Highlights
The WFO GA 2023 opening day paved the way for an immersive exchange between farmer's leaders and other relevant food systems stakeholders that convened together in Sun City, South Africa, to engage in meaningful discussions about the current and [...]
WFO Gymnasium Program Takes Center Stage at 2023 GACSA Annual Forum
On May 4-5, Giulia De Castro and Francesco Brusaporco, on behalf of the WFO International Secretariat, were at FAO headquarters in Rome to address the 2023 Annual Forum of the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA), of which WFO [...]
WFO GA 2023: All You Need to Know About the Event Program
The upcoming 2023 WFO General Assembly is just a few weeks away and it is time to delve further into the program of this unique event. The WFO 2023 Annual Meeting will take place at the Sun City Convention Center in [...]
Silvia Caprara from ANGA Wins the First-Ever WFO Gymnasium GYMx Contest
On May 2, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) hosted the GYMx, the first-ever online TED-style event featuring the students of the third edition of the WFO Gymnasium Capacity Building Program. GYMx is a brand-new initiative conceived under the WFO [...]
Gymnasium Students Empowered to Tackle Water Management Challenges for Sustainable Agriculture
On March 29 and 30, following up on the UN 2023 Water Conference, the WFO Gymnasium High-Level Capacity Building Program held a two-day digital technical session on "Sustainable water management to protect and restore biodiversity". Mr Ruhiza Boroto, Head [...]
WFO Commitment at the UN Water Conference 2023
From March 22 to 24, a WFO delegation led by the Board Member for the North America Constituency, Ms Mary Robinson, participated in the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York to make sure that farmers' needs and expectations [...]
WFO Brought the Women Farmers’ Voice to the UN CSW67
On March 14, WFO Vice President Katie Milne brought the global women farmers' perspective into the 67th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67).
The WFO Solidarity Fund is Now Operational: No Member is Left Behind
Rome, Italy - The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) is pleased to announce the establishment of a solidarity fund to assist and support the member organisations with limited resources, particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of natural disasters, conflicts and [...]
“Sustainable global food systems are built on farmers’ participation,” said WFO Board Member Kati Partanen
On 7 March, the WFO Board member Kati Partanen from MTK joined a food security seminar in Helsinki, Finland. The event "Where is the global food system heading? Civil society possibilities to affect the sustainability of food systems" brought together [...]
World Farmers’ Organisation 2023 General Assembly
The 2023 WFO General Assembly will take place from May 21 to 24! in the Sun City Convention Center, Rustenburg, South Africa.
2023 WFO General Assembly: Registration is now open!
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 WFO General Assembly in Sun City, Rustenburg, South Africa, from May 21 to 24! The event is organised in collaboration with the WFO Members Southern African Agri Initiative [...]
UN Water Conference 2023
The UN 2023 Water Conference is convened by the UN General Assembly and will take place in New York (USA), from March 22 to 24. The Conference, co-hosted by The Kingdom of the Netherlands and The Republic of Tajikistan, [...]
Kick-Off Meeting of the Third Edition of the WFO Gymnasium Capacity Building Program for Young Farmers
February 16, 2023 - The new group of young farmers from all over the world attending the WFO Gymnasium High-Level Capacity Building Program convened digitally for the official start of the third edition of the program. The meeting featured the [...]
WFO welcomes to its headquarters 27 TOP Kurs students
Again this year, on February 15, the WFO International Secretariat opened the doors of its premises in Rome to 27 young farmers all coming from different parts of Germany and taking part in the TOP Kurs programme, managed by the WFO partner Andreas Hermes Akademie [...]
WFO member JNRWP President Tamisha Lee joined IFAD GC46
February 14, 2023 – Today Ms Tamisha Lee, President of the WFO Member Organisation Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers went to FAO headquarters in Rome to bring the rural women producers’ voice to the IFAD Governing Council (#GC2023). [...]
WFO President at CSocD61 on the Young Women’s Role in Agriculture Cooperatives
Yesterday, Thursday 9 February, during the 61st Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD61), the WFO Member Organisation Indian Co-operative Network for Women (ICNW) hosted the virtual side event “The role of Young Women in Cooperatives in combating inequalities, [...]
WFO Scientific Council holds the First Meeting of the Year
Today, February 8, the distinguished members of the Scientific Council of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) convened digitally for their first meeting of 2023. Created in 2020, the Scientific Council is an independent scientific body composed of scientists, experts [...]
FAO and the World Farmers’ Organisation renew partnership
The new agreement continues support for farmers, recognizing their key role in achieving sustainable agrifood systems and the 2030 Agenda 27 January 2023, Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and World Farmers’ Organisation [...]
The WFO Young at the GFFA 2023 Young Farmers’ Forum
Photo copyright: BMEL/Photothek For the seventh time this year, at the invitation of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), 10 young farmers from WFO Member Organisations across the globe joined the annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), participating in [...]
WFO commitment at the GFFA 2023
Photo copyright: BMEL/Photothek Last week, under the theme "Food Systems Transformation: A Worldwide Response to Multiple Crises", the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) hosted in Berlin, from 18 to 21 January 2023, the annual Global Forum for [...]
WFO-AHA expert panel at GFFA 2023
In the framework of the annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA2023), organised in Berlin, Germany by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), together with Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA), co-hosted, on [...]
WFO at DAVOS 2023 to ensure farmers’ representation at the WEF Annual Meeting
Again this year, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), in the person of the President Arnold Puech d’Alissac, joined the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting (January 16-20, Davos-Klosters, Switzerland) to represent the worldwide farmers’ community and advocate for their [...]
Trailer released for upcoming documentary series ‘The Future of Food’
January, 12th, Rome/London/Brussels - Today, the World Farmers’ Organisation joins with Zinc Communicate, a Zinc Media Group company to produce a series of documentaries about the current position of farming in a world challenged by climate change, ‘The Future [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law: Congratulations to WFO 2022/2023 scholarship winner!
WFO Gymnasium Alumna Josiane Irakarama from the Rwandan Member Organisation INGABO successfully passed the selection procedure and won the scholarship to attend the 2022/2023 edition of the Master of Law (LL.M.) in Food Law at the LUISS University in Rome. Last October, WFO announced for [...]
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (Davos 2023)
The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting will take place from January 16 to 20 in Davos, Switzerland. The topic of WEF 23 is: “Cooperation in a Fragmented World”, and it aims to focus on the need for bold [...]
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) 2023
From January 18 to 21, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) will host in Berlin (Germany) the annual Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), an international conference on central issues of global agricultural and food policies. [...]
WFO’s perspective on sustainability in the grains value chain at the International Grains Council seminar
On Thursday, 15 December, WFO Board member for the North American Constituency and President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Ms Mary Robinson, addressed the seminar on the sustainability of the grains value chain organised by the International Grains [...]
WFO on trade barriers and improving trading environment at the WTO “Agri-Food Business Day”
On Friday, 9 December, WFO Secretary General Arianna Giuliodori joined the closing session of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Event "Agri-Food Business Day" to bring the global farmers' perspective into the debate on the most topical issues facing agricultural [...]
COP 27: Farmers at the heart of climate policy
A WFO delegation of over 100 farmers' leaders, women, young and male was at COP 27 to bring a strong independent united voice into the debate and reiterate that farmers are amongst the first impacted by climate change and [...]
Multi-stakeholder collaboration to advance sustainable and innovative global farming in the face of climate crisis.
Towards Recovery, resilience, and sustainability in agriculture – a multi-stakeholder partnership Co-organised by the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), CropLife International, Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA), International Meat Secretariat (IMS) and National Farmers’ Federation Australia. FRIDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2022, 18:30 [...]
WFO and Bayer announce the third edition of the Gymnasium High-level Capacity Building Program for young farmers
On the occasion of the UNFCCC COP 27 Youth & Future Generations Day, WFO and Bayer announce the third edition of the Gymnasium High-level Capacity Building Program for young farmers.
COP 27: The Farmers’ Constituency calls the world leaders for an escalation of the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture
World food producers and their organisations came together at COP 27 as one and independent voice, that of the UNFCCC Farmers' Constituency, and signed a joint statement to reiterate that the agricultural sector is the only one able to mitigate and adapt to climate change at the same time.
WFO at the International Young Farmers’ Summit
On October 24-29, a delegation of the World Farmers' Organisation participated in the International Young Farmers' Summit (IYFS 2022) hosted in Kigali, Rwanda, by the Pan-African Farmers' Organisation (PAFO). Ms Elizabeth Nsimadala participated as President of the Eastern Africa [...]
“Enhancing Agricultural Policies and Support: Practical Perspectives from Food Producers “
WFO - JRT Virtual Dialogue on how policies and public support for agriculture can be enhanced to benefit food producers worldwide. On Wednesday, 26 October, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and the Just Rural Transition Initiative (JRT) organised a [...]
WFO brought the farmers’ voice at the SIF2022 special event on “Innovations in Soil and Plant Nutrient Management”
On Thursday, October 20, the WFO Secretary General Arianna Giuliodori addressed the special event "Innovations in Soil and Plant Nutrient Management" hosted by FAO and the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) within this year’s Science and Innovation Forum (SIF2022) organized [...]
2022 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 27)
From November 6 to 18, the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt will host the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) to build on previous successes and pave the way for future ambition to tackle the global [...]
The World Farmers brings their strong voice to COP 27 in Sharm El-Sheikh
From November 6 to 18, the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt will host the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27) to build on previous successes and pave the way for future ambition to tackle the global [...]
WFO at the Regional Farmers’ Forum Middle East and North Africa
On Monday, 17 October 2022, the Head of Advocacy, Policy and Partnerships of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Luisa Volpe, joined virtually the Regional Farmers' Forum Middle East and North Africa (Tunis, 17-18 October 2022), organised by the Union [...]
How to make agriculture more sustainable? The floor to farmers!
WFO brought the farmers' voice to the Bayer event on sustainable AG solutions On Monday, 17 October 2022, the WFO Secretary General, Arianna Giuliodori, joined the Bayer Event "Fields of opportunity: feeding the world, protecting the planet” to bring [...]
WFO participation at the 50th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 50)
The 50th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 50) concluded yesterday after a four-day event in which all stakeholders working on Food Security and Nutrition came together to discuss a wide array of issues, from [...]
WFO President Message for International Day of Rural Women 2022
International Day of Rural Women, on 15 October, is a chance to recognise that women feed our families, communities, and the entire world. It is no surprise that women's empowerment has been recognised as one of the most powerful [...]
Kick-off meeting of DIVINE
WFO partnering in a new project funded by EU Commission. On October 6 and 7, the kick-off meeting of DIVINE was held in Athens, with partners across Europe and beyond participating. DIVINE is an innovation project funded by the European Commission with the aim [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law 2022/2023: One scholarship available for WFO young farmers
WFO, in collaboration with LUISS University in Rome, announces one scholarship for young graduate farmers interested in attending the 2022/2023 edition of the Master of Law (LL.M.) in Food Law.
50th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 50)
The 50th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 50), will take place from 10 to 13 October 2022. Elizabeth Nsimadala, in her role of WFO Board Member for the African Constituency, will be in Rome [...]
Save the date! WFO at the 50th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 50)
The 50th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 50), will take place from 10 to 13 October 2022, with only one representative per delegation attending in person. Elizabeth Nsimadala, in her role of WFO Board [...]
WFO commitment to the third World Conference on the Revitalization of the Mediterranean Diet
The third edition of the World Conference on the Revitalisation of the Mediterranean Diet took place from 28 to 30 September at CIHEAM Bari's Cosimo Lacirignola Campus. The theme of this year was: “A Change of Route Towards More Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems [...]
How to Leverage on Innovation to Increase Sustainability of Food Systems and Trade Policies
Today, September 27, within the framework of the WTO Public Forum 2022, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) co-hosted, together with CropLife International (CLI), the working session “How to Leverage on Innovation to Increase Sustainability of Food Systems and Trade [...]
Farmers ally with Seed Sector on Climate Action
Seed choice, innovation, and value chain engagement are pillars of a farmer-driven climate change agenda Geneva, Switzerland, 27 September 2022 – The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and the International Seed Federation (ISF) today formalized an alliance to put farmers [...]
WFO commitment at the first Global Forum of the UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) 2019-2028
After three years of implementation, the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) hosted its first Global Forum on 19-22 September 2022. Co-organised by FAO-IFAD, the Forum leveraged the experiences of different actors to take stock of the achievements [...]
Transparency, Education and Innovation for a Stronger Relationship between Farmers and Consumers
Last Wednesday, September 14, the Secretary of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Arianna Giuliodori, addressed the International Workshop on the Consumption of Olive Oil, a three-day event promoted by the Italian WFO Member Coldiretti within EVOOTREND – EvooExpo Rome [...]
SAVE THE DATE! First Global Forum of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028
After three years of implementation, the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) will host its first Global Forum on 19-22 September 2022. Co-organised by FAO-IFAD, the Forum will leverage the experiences of different actors to take stock of [...]
First Global Forum of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028
After three years of implementation, the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF) will host its first Global Forum on 19-22 September 2022. Co-organised by FAO-IFAD, the Forum will leverage the experiences of different actors to take stock of [...]
WFO welcomes to its headquarters the Nuffield International Farming Scholars
On August 31, the WFO International Secretariat welcomed to its premises in Rome 11 scholars from the 2020-year group of the Nuffield International Farming Scholars Program. The World Farmers' Organisation and Nuffield International have been strategically partnering since 2020 [...]
WTO Public Forum 2022
The Public Forum is the WTO’s largest annual outreach event, which provides a platform for participants to discuss the latest developments in world trade and propose ways of enhancing the multilateral trading system. Under the overall theme "Towards a sustainable [...]
Tout seul, on va plus vite, ensemble, on va plus loin
Nous avons eu une conversation approfondie avec M. Arnold Puech d'Alissac, pour en savoir plus sur tout ce qui se passera pendant son mandat de président de l'Organisation mondiale des agriculteurs et bien plus encore.
Out now, the full report from the DEMETER survey on the barriers and drivers to Smart Farming Technology adoption
Over 484 farmers across 46 countries took part in the survey to share their needs, interests, and concerns regarding Smart Farming Technology. DEMETER is a Horizon 2020 project which aims to facilitate and speed up the deployment of interoperable, [...]
IDF World Dairy Summit 2022
The IDF World Dairy Summit is an annual meeting of the global dairy sector, bringing together approximately 1500 participants from all over the world. The IDF World Dairy Summit will provide a forum for industry experts to share knowledge [...]
Kick-off Meeting of TRUSTyFOOD
WFO partnering in a new project funded by EU Commission. On July 13, the very first meeting of TRUSTyFOOD was held in Milan, with partners across Europe and beyond participating. TRUSTyFOOD is a European innovation project funded this year [...]
WFO commitment at the HLPF 2022
Again, this year, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) joined the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, from Tuesday, 5 to Friday, 15 July 2022, to reiterate that farmers, men, women and youth, are the most powerful actors to accelerate [...]
HLPF 2022: WFO brought the Farmers’ Major Group perspective to the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) meeting
On 11 July 2022, Ms Tamisha Lee, President of Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers and a member of the WFO Women Committee, addressed on behalf of the Farmers’ Major Group the United Nations 2022 High-level Political Forum 8th [...]
28th Committee on Agriculture (COAG)
The 28th Session of the Committee on Agriculture will be conducted as a hybrid event from 18th to 22nd July 2022. During the 2022 sessions, delegates will discuss a range of topics related to the COAG mandate, including the [...]
CIA strengthens collaboration with WFO. Meeting between Presidents Fini and d’Alissac
Teaming up to strengthen the role of farmers and face global challenges, from climate change to a food crisis Collaborate ever more closely together to support the central role of agriculture in the local and global systems, and to [...]
HLPF 2022: Empowering women farmers and ensuring gender equality to advance SDG5 and the 2030 Agenda
On 7 July 2022, WFO board member Ms Mary Robinson addressed on behalf of the Farmers’ Major Group the United Nations 2022 High-level Political Forum official event: “SDGs in focus: SDG 5 and interlinkages with other SDGs - Gender [...]
HLPF 2022 Farmers’ Major Group Side Event “Farmer-driven solutions to global challenges”
How are farmers worldwide coping with global challenges and crises? Yesterday, July 6, at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2022 (HLPF 2022), currently taking place (July 5 to 15, 2022) in New York in a hybrid format under [...]
Kati Partanen brought the WFO perspective at IFAJ Congress 2022
On June 29, WFO Board member Ms Kati Partanen, the representative for the European Constituency, joined the IFAJ 2022 Congress – Smarter Farming and Food Production for Green and Sustainable Growth, hosted by the Danish Food and Agricultural Journalists [...]
WFO at the FAO Regional Dialogue on the UNDFF Implementation in Europe and Central Asia
June 24, 2022 - Dr. Kakha Nadiradze President of the Association for Farmers Rights Defense (AFRD) in Georgia, convened virtually on behalf of the World Farmers’ Organisation at the regional dialogue on the United Nations Decade of Family Farming [...]
CropLife International and World Farmers’ Organisation Expand Partnership to Elevate Farmer Voices
Building on a multi-year relationship, CropLife and WFO pledge to improve farmer representation in global policy debates. Brussels/Rome – 15 June 2022 - CropLife International and the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) are excited to announce a newly signed partnership [...]
High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development t (HLPF) 2022
From Tuesday, 5 to Friday, 15 July 2022, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will join the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to reiterate that farmers, men, women and youth, are the most powerful actors to accelerate the achievement of [...]
Statement of Task Force on Trade of the World Farmers’ Organisation before the 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation
The Task Force on Trade of the World Farmers Organisation, WFO, appeals to the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference to update the agricultural negotiations to the new global challenges facing the food and agriculture system, reinforcing the position of farmers in the food chain and ensuring the food security of the global population.
Towards WFO 2023 General Assembly
The next edition of the WFO General Assembly will be held in South Africa between mid-May and mid-June in collaboration with the WFO Members Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI), African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) and the Wildlife [...]
GA 2022: WFO adopts an official position on Cooperatives, Innovation, Youth and Women
The 2022 edition of the WFO General Assembly (WFOGA2022) takes home a huge political success, proving that farmers of the world can overcome geographical and cultural differences and converge on what unites them! Farmers’ leaders from WFO Member Organisations [...]
Food Security: Farmers of the World Launch an Urgent Appeal to Governments
At WFO GA 2022 Farmers of the world launch an urgent appeal to governments and other decision-makers to take food production seriously and avoid measures that will damage food production.
DEMETER at the WFO GA 2022
Innovation and digitalisation in the agricultural sector are crucial to helping farmers cope with pressing global challenges. The last WFO General Assembly, held in Budapest from June 7 to 10, 2022, was, among others, the occasion for the participants [...]
WFO General Assembly Elects New Board Members
Budapest, Hungary, June 8, 2022 –Today, the General Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), elected the new members of the Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Ms Elizabeth Nsimadala, as the representative for [...]
Arnold Puech D’Alissac Wins the WFO Presidential Election
Budapest, Hungary, June 8, 2022 –Today, farmers’ leaders from WFO member organisations across the globe, on the occasion of the 2022 General Assembly, balloted Arnold Puech D’Alissac as their new President for the 2022 – 2024 term. Family Farmer in [...]
#WFOGA2022: Presentation of the WFO Gymnasium Students Manifesto
The youngest generations of farmers had tremendous visibility at the WFO GA 2022. Caterina Luppa, ANGA, Italy and Khoushbou Singh Sewraj, F.A.L.C.O.N Association, Mauritius, on behalf of the class of young farmers attending the second edition of the WFO Gymnasium High-Level Capacity [...]
WFO GA 2022 Highlights from the First Day
Budapest, Hungary 7 June 2022 - The #WFOGA2022 opening day paved the way for a 3-days fruitful exchange between farmers' leaders and other relevant stakeholders of the Agricultural sector, gathered in Budapest to discuss and share visions and ideas [...]
Transitional Agriculture project at the WFO GA 2022
During the last WFO General Assembly held in Budapest from 7 to 10 of June 2022, farmers' representatives whose organisations partnered in the Transitional Agriculture project had the opportunity to present the 3-year exchange program to other farmer organisations [...]
Transitional Agriculture Project Closing Event: Building Enduring Exchange between Farmers’ Organisations
From June 2 to 6, 2022, the closing event of the Transitional Agriculture project took place in Neckarsulm, Germany. Launched by the German Farmers’ Association (DBV) and the Association of Peasant Farms and Agricultural Cooperatives of Russia (AKKOR), under [...]
World Farmers’ Organisation and IICA to work together to bring science-based innovations to rural producers
WFO and IICA signed an agreement to pursue initiatives focusing on resilience, training and horizontal cooperation for the Hemisphere’s agriculture sector.
WFO Representatives brought the Farmers’ Voice at the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
From May 23 to 28, 2022, a delegation of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) was in Bali, Indonesia, to address the seventh session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2022) .
WFO GA 2022: All You Need to Know About the Event Program
The WFO General Assembly is in two weeks! It is time to go deeper into the program of the event. The #WFOGA2022 will provide a unique environment in which to reconnect, reflect, exchange insights and advance solutions to deal with the most relevant [...]
WFO President Election 2022: Who’s in the race to pick up De Jager’s Baton?
Katrina Sarah Milne and Arnold Puech D’Alissac are the two official candidates for the WFO Presidential Election of 2022. The election will take place in Budapest during the next General Assembly, from 7 to 10 June.
The Severe Effects of Rising Costs of Fertilizers on Farmers’ Communities and Global Food Security
WFO President at IFPRI policy seminar "Fertilizer Availability and Affordability: Implications for agricultural productivity and food security" Yesterday, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Theo de Jager, brought the farmers’ voice into the event “Fertilizer Availability and Affordability: Implications [...]
DEMETER – Understanding the drivers and barriers to Smart Farming Technology adoption
by Gráinne Dilleen, Communications Coordinator and a PhD Researcher at Waterford Institute of Technology and Dave Hearne, Senior UX Designer/Developer at Walton Institute DEMETER is is a Horizon 2020 project which aims to facilitate and speed-up the deployment of [...]
Impacts and Consequences of the War in Ukraine on the Global Farming Community
NOW online, the WFO Technical Assessment showing the impacts and consequences of the war in Ukraine on the global farming community
Ukraine Crisis: WFO launches an Information Hub to bring to light the impacts on the Global Farming Community
WFO, alongside farmers across the globe, in their action to cope with the socio-economic consequences of the Ukraine crisis on food and agriculture.
Impacts and Consequences of the War in Ukraine on the Global Farming Community
NOW online, the WFO Technical Assessment showing the impacts and consequences of the war in Ukraine on the global farming community.
WFO President participation at AHA Andreas Hermes Akademie “Shaping the Food Systems of Tomorrow – The Role of Farmers’ Organizations”
From April 4 to 6, 2022, the President of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Theo de Jager, together with other representatives of global, regional and national Farmers' Organisations from around the world, was in Berlin, Germany, for the event [...]
DEMETER – Working with farmers to encourage the adoption of smart technologies
by Gráinne Dilleen, Communications Coordinator and a PhD Researcher at Waterford Institute of Technology and Dave Hearne, Senior UX Designer/Developer at Walton Institute DEMETER is an EU-funded project which aims to facilitate and speed-up the deployment of interoperable, data-driven, [...]
WFO participation at DEMETER webinar “The Farmer’s Voice: Discussing Drivers and Barriers to Technology Adoption”
On March 31, DEMETER in association with SVG Ventures | THRIVE organized an online event titled ‘The Farmer’s Voice: Discussing Drivers and Barriers to Technology Adoption’. The webinar focused on the results of the recent DEMETER survey which aimed [...]
2022 WFO General Assembly
The 2022 WFO General Assembly will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from June 7 to 10, 2022. The event is organised in collaboration with the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK). The WFO General Assembly represents a unique gathering for the worldwide farmers’ community. It annually convenes farmers’ [...]
WFO General Assembly 2022: Registration is now open!
The 2022 WFO General Assembly will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from June 7 to 10, 2022. The event is organised in collaboration with the Hungarian Chamber of Agriculture (NAK). The WFO General Assembly represents a unique gathering for [...]
Advancing Women Farmers Empowerment at the UN CSW66
The sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) is currently taking place (March 14 to 25, 2022) under the overall topic “Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context [...]
Women Fight against COVID-19 as Heroic Warriors
During the CSW66, the WFO Member Organisation Indian Co-operative Network for Women (ICNW) hosted the virtual side event "Women Micro-Entrepreneurs Warriors Combat COVID-19".
Multi-stakeholder Climate Action towards Sustainable Livestock-based Food Systems
WFO Board Member Katie Milne brought the farmers' voice into the debate on how the multi-stakeholder approach can support livestock farming in addressing climate challenges.
Fostering Innovation in Agriculture and People Centrality
On March 15, WFO hosted the virtual event "Fostering Innovation in Agriculture and People Centrality". The event was part of WEF's Affiliated Programme of "Bold Actions for Food - Regional and Country Flagships 2022".
REGISTER NOW! WFO Affiliated Session at WEF Event “Bold Actions for Food”
On March 15, WFO will host the virtual session “Fostering Innovation in Agriculture and People Centrality” affiliated with the WEF event “Bold Actions for Food”.
WFO Task Force on Trade: Kick-off Meeting
On March 8, the recently established ad-hoc "WFO Task Force on Trade" convened digitally for its first meeting towards a joint position on trade to be adopted by 2023.
WFO and IPNLF announce strategic partnership
WFO and IPNLF have joined their forces in a strategic partnership to bring a strong united voice into the global agenda on climate change.
Ukraine: Food security at stake
WFO is close to all those suffering from conflicts and adds its voice to calls for a rapid resolution of the Ukraine crisis in the interest of all.
Ukraine: Food security at stake
WFO is highly concerned about the escalating violence in Ukraine and the many lives under threat and asks for a rapid resolution of the conflict, in the interest of all.
NFU22: WFO President on the challenges and opportunities for farmers and farming
WFO President Theo de Jager joined the NFU Conference 2022 to bring into the debate the global perspective on challenges and opportunities for farmers and farming.
Transitional Agriculture Project: Looking into the Future
On February 21, 2022, farmers' representatives whose organisations are partnering in the Transitional Agriculture project met in a digital Advisory Board meeting for a forward-looking and constructive exchange about 2021 achievements and the 2022 planned activities of the project. [...]
WFO opens its doors to TOP Kurs students
Again this year, on 10 February, the WFO International Secretariat welcomed in its premises in Rome 20 young farmers all coming from different parts of Germany and taking part in the 2022 TOP Kurs programme, managed by the WFO [...]
Cooperatives for Rural Women’s Empowerment towards Social Development
Last Friday, February 11, during the 60th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD60), the WFO Member Organisation Indian Co-operative Network for Women (ICNW) hosted the virtual side event “Women cooperative warriors combat COVID-19 with sustainable gender and [...]
Better Agricultural Public Policies and Support: What Makes Sense to Farmers?
Yesterday, the President of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) Theo de Jager brought the farmers' voice into the event "Can agricultural policies deliver better value for money for people, the planet, and the economy?" co-organised by IFPRI and World [...]
2022 GFFA: “Farming is our passion and, most of all, our profession”, said Young Farmers
Again this year, at the invitation of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), 16 young farmers, including a delegation selected from the new class attending the WFO Gymnasium Programme, joined the 14th Global Forum for Food and [...]
Towards 2022 GFFA: WFO President meets Young Farmers’ Forum participants
Yesterday, in the leading up to this year's Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (2022 GFFA), the President of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Theo de Jager, together with Joachim Rukwied, President of Deutscher Bauernverband e. V. (DBV) met [...]
2022 Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA)
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is an international conference on central issues of global agricultural and food policies. It is hosted by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) in Berlin on an annual basis. [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law: Congratulations to WFO 2022 scholarship winner!
Kajol Bajracharya from the WFO Member Organisation Nepal Agricultural Co-operatie Central Federation Ltd (NACCFL) successfully passed the selection procedure and won the scholarship to attend the sixth edition of the Master of Law (LL.M.) in Food Law at the [...]
UNFSS 2021 Dialogues: What the Value to Farmers?
Yesterday, November 29, Luisa Volpe, Head of Policy Development at the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), addressed the “Independent Summit Dialogues Public Forum” organized by the Special Envoy on Food Systems, Dr Agnes Kalibata and the 4SD Director, David Nabarro [...]
Family Farming at the core of Sustainable Food Systems
From November 23 to 26, the World Rural Forum hosted the four-days Global Conference: "Family Farming at the core of Sustainable Food Systems". On November 24, Mr Sotha Sok, in his role of WFO Board Member for the Asian Constituency, joined other esteemed panellists [...]
COP 26: “We are not your problem. We are actually the only solution you have”, said WFO President
From 31 October to 12 November, the UK, in partnership with Italy, hosted the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference. World leaders, alongside negotiators, government representatives and other relevant stakeholders, convened in Glasgow for twelve days of talks on how to accelerate action towards a [...]
Accelerating the Paris Agreement implementation through innovative climate-resilient agri-food systems
On November 3, within the context of the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, WFO President Theo de Jager joined the event "Accelerating the implementation of the Paris Agreement through innovative climate-resilient agri-food systems", organised by the Food and Agriculture [...]
Bridging the Science-Policy Gap for Impactful, Demand-Driven Food Systems Innovation
On November 5, WFO President Theo de Jager joined the COP 26 event "Bridging the Science-Policy Gap for Impactful, Demand-Driven Food Systems Innovation", co-organised by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the American University of Beirut (AUB-IFI) and Columbia [...]
The World Farmers’ Organisation at COP 26 in Glasgow
From October 31 to November 12, the UK, in partnership with Italy, will host the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, hailed as "the world's best last chance to get runaway climate change under control". World leaders, alongside negotiators, government representatives and other [...]
COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference
From October 31 to November 12, the UK, in partnership with Italy, will host the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, hailed as “the world’s best last chance to get runaway climate change under control”. World leaders, alongside negotiators, government [...]
On World Food Day, WFO President brought world farmers’ voice at Expo Dubai
Last October 16, the President of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Theo de Jager, joined the official flagship event celebrating the 2021 World Food Day at the EXPO 2020 Dubai. The theme of this year's World Food Day, "Our [...]
WFO at the 49th Session of the Committee on World Food Security
From October 11 to 14, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) joined the 49th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 49), addressing several panels and roundtables. Organised shortly after the United Nations Food [...]
2021 Rural Women Day: A message from Jamaican Rural Women’s Leader
On the occasion of this year's International Day of Rural Women, we are glad to share a message from Tamisha Lee, President of Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers and a member of the WFO Women Committee. 15 October [...]
“Transitional Agriculture”: Promoting farming for young people
The role of farmers' organisations in promoting agriculture for younger generations As the President of the World Farmers' Organisation, Theo de Jager, always says, "Young farmers of the world present a huge goldmine providing the solution to the main challenges of the 21st century". Youngsters' energy and passion, empowered [...]
WFO on the road to COP26
From September 30 – October 2, 2021, Italy, as the UK's COP26 Presidency partners, hosted the pre-COP in Milan. A delegation of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) was there virtually and in person to reiterate the importance of putting [...]
WFO session at WTO 2021 Public Forum: Rethinking trade and value chains sustainably to benefit both farmers and consumers
Rome, Italy, September 30, 2021 – As part of this year WTO Public Forum, the World Farmers' Organisation hosted the virtual event "Rethinking trade and value chains sustainably to benefit both farmers and consumers, while bringing them closers". Under [...]
UN Food Systems Summit: Going the last mile to realise the vision of a better world
Rome, Italy, September 24, 2021 - The first-ever UN Food Systems Summit ends today with the commitments of all the stakeholders involved in this process to work together to realize the vision for a better world. The World Farmers' [...]
UNFSS 2021: Farmers are the People in the Food Systems
World Farmers head straight for the UN 2021 Food Systems Summit The United Nations 2021 Food Systems Summit (UNFSS 2021) has arrived! As the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), we look forward to a real People and Actions Summit. The [...]
World Food Producers bring their strong united voice in the UN 2021 Food Systems Summit
Food Producers' Organisations across the globe sign a joint declaration to promote more sustainable food systems Rome, Italy, September 22, 2021- Ahead of the United Nations 2021 Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), taking place on September 23, the World Farmers' [...]
WFO towards COP 26: Let’s give a stronger voice to our farmers’ community
In the run-up to COP 26 that will take place this year from October 31 until November 12 in Glasgow, WFO, within “The Climakers” initiative, is collecting best practices worldwide on how the farmers’ community is coping up with [...]
UNFSS Pre-Summit: Farmers at the Heart of Sustainable Food Systems
Rome, Italy, 29 July 2021 -The UN Food Systems Pre-Summit concluded yesterday after a three-day event in which youth, farmers, indigenous peoples, civil society, researchers, private sector, policy leaders and ministers of agriculture, environment, health, nutrition and finance, reflected, [...]
Sustainable Food Systems: Livestock Matters!
“Food Systems must be inclusive, farmer-driven, solution-based and science-routed. These are the principles that are moving us. When it comes to livestock, these principles make livestock fundamental to the future's sustainable food systems. Farmers are here to say that [...]
A Producers’ Delegation meets with the UN DSG Amina Mohamed
On July 27, on the margins of the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit (26-28 July 2021), a farmers' delegation including Arianna Giuliodori, Secretary General of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Elizabeth Nsimadala, President of the Pan-African Farmers' Organisation (PAFO), and [...]
The Food Systems of the Future: Listen to Farmers, Fishers, Pastoralists, and other Producers
Led by farmers, fishers, pastoralists, and other producers in all their diversity, the Pre-Summit session “The Voice of Farmers, Fishers, Pastoralists, and other Producers toward the Food Systems of the Future” engaged a wide range of stakeholders [...]
UNFSS 2021 Pre-Summit: A Message from the WFO President
A Message from the President of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Theo de Jager, to all the farmers, friends of farmers, and other stakeholders in the food systems who are in Rome now or taking part digitally in the [...]
**IMPORTANT** Calendar Variation: WFO Digital Event on Sustainable Livestock (27 July | 19:30 – 20:20 CET)
On the occasion of the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is delighted to convene a digital event on livestock farming as a pivotal solution for Sustainable Food Systems. "Sustainable Food Systems: Livestock Matters!" Livestock production [...]
UN Food Systems Pre-Summit
Under the leadership of UN SecretaryGeneral António Guterres, and in partnership with H.E. Mario Draghi, Prime Minister of Italy, the Pre-Summit of the UN Food Systems Summit will take place in Rome from 26-28 July 2021. The event will [...]
Consumption of Unprocessed Red Meat Is Not a Health Risk!
NOW online, the WFO Scientific Council synopsis paper showing the positive contribution of unprocessed red meat intake to balanced diets. Rome, Italy, July 7, 2021 – The Scientific Council of the World Farmers’ Organisation announced the official launch of the [...]
From WFO Gymnasium to CEJA Presidency for the benefit of young farmers
WFO Gymnasium Alumni Member Diana Lenzi to lead the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA). We are pleased to announce that Diana Lenzi, a young woman farmer from the Italian farmers’ organisation ANGA-Giovani di Confagricoltura and a member of [...]
Towards Next General Assembly: Budapest 2022
Rome, Italy, June 25, 2021 – Yesterday, farmers’ leaders from WFO member organisations across the globe convened digitally for the most significant event in the institutional life of the organisation, the General Assembly. After a year of disruption provoked [...]
WFO:10 Amazing Years of Achievements
The World Farmers’ Organisation celebrates its 10th Anniversary since its founding in 2011. Rome, Italy, June 24, 2021 - Today, the General Assembly, composed of all the Members and Affiliates and representing the highest decision-making body of the World [...]
Recognising the Value of Agriculture for a Thriving Future
WFO Secretary General delivers the opening keynote speech at the SAI Platform Annual Event 2021 On June 9, 2021, the Secretary General of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Arianna Giuliodori, addressed the SAI Platform Annual Event 2021 (9-11 June [...]
The World Farmers’ Organisation at CFS 48
On June 3, a delegation of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) addressed the Special Session of the 48th Plenary of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), joining several panels and roundtables. Dick Nuwamanya Kamuganga, President, Uganda National Farmers [...]
WFO on its way to the 2021 UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
On May 18, 19 and 20, the World Farmers’ Organisation, as the leading partner of the Farmers’ Major Group, participated in the Expert Group Meetings organised by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) in preparation [...]
Farmers’ Dialogue on Public Policy Cycle for Family Farming
On May 4, the World Farmers' Organisation, together with IFAD and FAO as joint Secretariat of the UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 (UNDFF), organised a farmers’ consultation on the Modular Training Programme for Public Policy Cycle on Family [...]
Farmers4FoodSystems: Let’s Farm the Future Together!
NOW online a global campaign to ensure farmers get the right visibility and elevate their key role in food systems within the framework of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit. Rome, April 28, 2021 – We are pleased to [...]
WBCSD Liaison Delegate Meeting: the farmers’ voice is expanding!
From April 19 to 21, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) led by President Theo de Jager addressed the annual flagship event of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) "Liaison Delegate Meeting". Getting involved in [...]
Agricultural Trade: Let’s hear from the farmers!
What do farmers need to address their main concerns and needs in the context of agricultural trade? Yesterday, April 8, WFO farmers’ organisations’ representatives from Russia (AKKOR), Germany (DBV), Malawi (NASFAM), Zimbabwe (ZFU), Rwanda (INGABO), and Ghana (COFAG) met [...]
Farmers Cannot Be Against Trade
WFO Secretary General brings the farmers’ voice into the WTO debate on agricultural trade. Last Thursday, April 1, the Secretary General of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Arianna Giuliodori, addressed a special edition of the WTO Trade Dialogues on [...]
WFO President Calls Young Farmers of Argentina to Dream Bigger
WFO President met the International Young Farmers of Argentina Last week, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Theo de Jager, met digitally a delegation of the International Young Farmers of Argentina, including the WFO Gymnasium Alumna Agustina [...]
“New, Improved Plant Varieties on the Farm”: Farmers’ Consultation Kicks Off
Farmers’ needs and expectations around “New, Improved Plant Varieties” for enhanced sustainability. WFO launched this week an online consultation to the farmers to explore their needs, constraints, and expectations on New, Improved Plant Varieties*. The survey aims at directly [...]
Farmers as agents of change for building food and water security in climate shocks era
“Farmers need to be seen as agents of change to improve agricultural resilience,” stated Dr Betty Chinyamunyamu, CEO of the National Smallholder Farmers’ Association of Malawi (NASFAM), representing the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) at "Building Food and Water Security in an Era of Climate Shocks", the Independent [...]
Transitional Agriculture Project: First 2021 Seminar
The series of seminars of the 3-year exchange program "Transitional Agriculture" continues. This week marked the start of the second year of the project "Transitional Agriculture" activities. On 18 March, WFO farmers’ organisations' representatives from Russia (AKKOR), Germany (DBV), [...]
Listen Up: Engaging Farmers in the Process of Repurposing Agriculture Policy
On 9 February, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) Theo de Jager and Abdelmajid Ezzar, President, Union Tunisine de l’Agriculture et de la Peche (UTAP) and WFO Board Member for Africa, addressed the event “Listen Up: Engaging [...]
The World Farmers’ Organisation at CFS 47
Within the framework of the 47th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 47) convening virtually next 8-11 February, we are happy to inform you that the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will be co-hosting together with [...]
47th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 47)
Rescheduled from October 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 47th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 47) will convene online from 8 to 11 February under the theme "Making a Difference in Food Security [...]
Transitional Agriculture Project: Advisory Board Meeting
On January 27, farmers’ representatives whose organisations are partners in the Transitional Agriculture project met in a digital Advisory Board meeting to exchange about 2020 achievements of the project and brainstorm about 2021 activities. WFO was represented by President [...]
The World Farmers on the way to the UN Food Systems Summit: Kick-off Meeting of the WFO Special Task Force
Rome, January 28, 2021 – Today the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) hosted the first virtual meeting of the recently established “WFO Task Force for the UN Food Systems Summit”, created to support the Organization in the implementation of the [...]
Food Innovation Hubs: Farmers at the heart of food systems transformation
“Innovation ranging from technological, social, and organizational can play a key role in unlocking the potential of agriculture as the heart of food systems transformation. Farmers are innovators by nature and necessity and have innovative solutions that have survived [...]
GFFA 2021: Young farmers and future leaders in agriculture sent out a strong message
For the fifth time this year, at the invitation of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), a young farmers’ delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) joined the 13th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA 2021) [...]
How to Feed the World in Times of Pandemics and Climate Change: Listen to Farmers
WFO President speaks at GFFA 2021 on how to provide the world with healthy and nutritious food despite pandemics and climate change. On January 18, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Theo de Jager, joined as a [...]
Raising the voice of farmers in their struggle to fight climate change and the pandemic outbreak
by the Climakers Alliance The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak arrived at a time when many countries in the world are already confronted with serious pre-existing burdens of climate change and food insecurity. Many farmers experienced and are still experiencing huge [...]
WFO at GFFA 2021: Young Farmers First!
WFO Young Farmers at GFFA 2021 to demonstrate their forward-looking approach to work on global agriculture challenges and opportunities! Again this year, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will join the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) to voice [...]
13th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA)
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) is an international conference on central issues of global agricultural and food policies, held in Berlin annually, during the International Green Week. The 2021 event will occur virtually from 18 to [...]
NOW online the COVID-19 Special Edition of “The Climakers-Stories from the Field”
As a member of the Climakers Alliance, we are pleased to announce the launch of the COVID-19 Special Edition of “The Climakers-Stories from the Field”. This publication collects 15 science-assessed best farming practices from 14 countries across the globe, selected [...]
Do You Want to Tackle Climate Change in Times of Pandemic? Roll Up Your Sleeves and Put Your Fingers in the Soil!
by Theo de Jager, President, World Farmers’ Organisation Once Shakespeare said, "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in [...]
WFO Talks to Dr David Nabarro
Q&A Session with Dr David Nabarro, Special Envoy of WHO Director General on COVID-19, Co-Director of Institute of Global Health Innovation and Strategic Director of 4SD - Skills, Systems & Synergies for Sustainable Development In the achievement of global [...]
Farmers’ Nature Based Solutions – Combining mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and biodiversity conservation in an affordable and inclusive, tested model
by Giovanni Vanni Frajese, from the WFO Scientific Council Agriculture is undoubtedly a source and beneficiary of nature-based solutions: to nurture their crops and forestry, sustain their livestock and perform aquaculture and fishery activities, farmers depend on soil, water [...]
Climate-smart agriculture supports resilience of Latin American farmers
by Deissy Martínez Barón, Regional Program Leader, CCAFS in Latin America Who feeds Latin America during times of crisis? The answer is easy, but producing the food needed requires joint and coordinated work between different actors at different levels. [...]
DEMETER – Helping farmers to improve irrigation with reduced water and energy consumption
by Martin Klopfer, Pilot Activities coordinator, and Gráinne Dilleen, Communication and Dissemination coordinator, for the DEMETER project With the impact of climate change being felt by farmers across the EU, the need for irrigation has become an increasing issue. [...]
Raising the voice of farmers in their struggle to fight climate change and the pandemic outbreak
by the Climakers Alliance The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak arrived at a time when many countries in the world are already confronted with serious pre-existing burdens of climate change and food insecurity. Many farmers experienced and are still experiencing huge [...]
COVID-19, climate change and disaster resilience: Time for Leadership and Action
by Irina Zodrow, Head of the UNDRR Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement Unit, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction When, in 2015, the UN Member States signed up to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, they called on the [...]
Climate Change – an added complexity to addressing health risks
by Dr Monique Eloit, Director General, World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Climate change impacts the health of every person, animal, plant, a body of water and soil type. There is no one living thing - terrestrial or aquatic, [...]
A Just Rural Transition: How farmers can drive the transformation agenda
by Melissa Pinfield, Executive Director, Just Rural Transition Secretariat Farmers and rural communities the world over are under huge stress. COVID-related disruptions, climate and environment impacts, shifts in consumer demand and customer requirements, access to finance and insurance are very [...]
Innovating towards climate-resilient food production
by Michael Keller, Secretary General, International Seed Federation (ISF) Amid a worldwide health crisis and a continuing climate emergency, the search continues for ways to transform agriculture towards a more sustainable food system. Today we face enormous pressure to [...]
“Transitional Agriculture” Project: Looking forward to 2021 seminar blocks
Overview of the second and third seminar blocks from the project "Transitional Agriculture" After a successful first block of seminars held between May and June 2020 and culminated with the final webinar titled COVID-19: Resisting Now to Build Back Better, [...]
La Strada Giusta verso Sistemi Alimentari Sostenibili
Un approccio integrato e condiviso che riconosca gli agricoltori quali veri protagonisti nella definizione ed attuazione di qualsiasi strategia di sviluppo è la strada giusta verso la sostenibilità Roma, Italia, 14 dicembre 2020 - Domenica 13 dicembre 2020, [...]
Climate Adaptation Summit 2021
The Climate Adaptation Summit (CAS) 2021, 25-26 January, is an online global conference to accelerate, innovate and scale up the world’s efforts in adapting to the inevitable effects of climate change. Bringing together a range of key actors from institutions, [...]
A call to action towards sustainable and resilient food systems
Farmers’ response to the shifting need in building sustainable and resilient food systems Yesterday, December 10, within the framework of the Planetary Emergency Partnership conference “STEP into a Better World: A call to action” (9-10 December), the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) [...]
Effective partnerships for resilient and sustainable food systems
All-of -society approach to build resilience and shift towards more sustainable and resilient food systems On December 10, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), as a member of the Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM) of the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk [...]
World Soil Day Celebration: For farmers soil health is not a philosophy, it is a matter of survival! says WFO SG
On December 7, within the framework of this year’s celebration of the World Soil Day, the Secretary General of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), Arianna Giuliodori, joined as a speaker the special event hosted by the Permanent Missions of [...]
Maker Faire 2020: La transizione verso Sistemi Alimentari Sostenibili
Domenica 13 dicembre dalle 11 alle 12.30, a cura di Regione Lazio/ARSIAL, con Agro Camera, Santa Chiara Lab – Università di Siena, World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) e Rinnovabili.it, un momento di confronto sul tema della transizione verso Sistemi Alimentari [...]
World Soil Day: WFO Gymnasium students make youngsters’ voice heard
WFO Gymnasium young farmers on the impact of climate change on soil health and agriculture. On the occasion of this year's World Soil Day, two brilliant and active students of the second edition of the WFO Gymnasium High-Level Capacity [...]
SAVE THE DATE – STEP into a Better World: A call to action
WFO commitment to “STEP into a Better World: A call to action” Conference Within the framework of the Planetary Emergency Partnership conference “STEP into a Better World: A call to action” taking place next 9-10 December, we are happy [...]
STEP into a Better World: A call to action
On December 9 and 10, 2020, the Planetary Emergency Partnership will be hosting the conference "STEP into a better world: a call to action". The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) has been involved in the Planetary Emergency Partnership, which aims [...]
Agricultural Trade and Food Systems Transformation: Let’s Hear from the Farmers!
Yesterday, December 3, the President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Theo de Jager, addressed the Virtual WTO Agriculture symposium, to give voice to the farmers within the debate on agricultural trade policy reforms towards more sustainable and inclusive food [...]
Digital Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges for the World’s Agri-Food Systems
Yesterday, December 3, the Secretary General of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), Arianna Giuliodori, brought the farmers' voice into the "High-Level Dialogue on the Establishment of the International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture", an online event FAO hosted to [...]
Climate Dialogues 2020: Spotlight on Farmers – Driven Solutions to Soils Health
Farmers, scientists and representatives from the private sector at the Climate Dialogues 2020 to raise awareness on farmers-driven initiatives for soils health, enhancing mitigation and adaptation to climate change Today, December 1, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) hosted the special [...]
Let’s make room for the new class of future farmers’ leaders
From November 25 to 27, the new class of young farmers attending the WFO Gymnasium High- Level Capacity Building Programme convened digitally for the first session of the 2020 – 2022 edition of the training program. Launched in 2017, [...]
WFO at the UN Climate Change Dialogues 2020
WFO at the Climate Dialogues 2020 to raise awareness on farmers-driven initiatives for soils health, enhancing mitigation and adaptation to climate change. In the framework of the Climate Dialogues 2020 (23 November - 4 December), organized by UNFCCC to [...]
Looking forward to the UN Food Systems Summit 2021
WFO commitment at ‘Bold Actions for Food as a Force for Good’, the first pre-UN Food Systems Summit event On November 23 and 24, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) together with the World Economic Forum, World Business Council for [...]
Driving the Transition Towards Sustainable Food Systems Together
The Climakers: an effective multi-stakeholder alliance for the sustainability of food systems in the framework of a changing climate Today, November 24, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) hosted the special session “The Climakers – A Farmers Driven Climate Change [...]
Local solutions to a global problem: stories of resilience to climate change
On November 20, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), as a member of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (UNDRR-SEM), supported the SEM for the organisation of the side event "Local solutions to a global problem: [...]
Building a Sustainable Appetite for Digital Transformation
On November 16, the WFO Secretary General Arianna Giuliodori joined "The Fireside Chat: Building a Sustainable Appetite for Digital Transformation", a session of the Future of Farming Dialogue virtual event series hosted by the Crop Science Division of Bayer. [...]
Bold Actions for Food as a Force for Good
Pre-event in support of the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 If we are to feed 10 billion people within planetary boundaries, every stakeholder in the food value chain – from us farmers of the world to scientists, retailers, investors, [...]
WFO at the first pre-UN Food Systems Summit event
WFO representing farmers' interests at 'Bold Actions for Food as a Force for Good', the first pre-event in support of the UN Food Systems Summit 2021 On November 23 and 24, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) together with the [...]
Race to Zero: Soil as a Climate Solution – Getting to Scale
On November 17, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), in partnership with the World Business Council on Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the “4 per 1000” initiative, hosted the event “Soils as a climate solution – getting to scale”, as part [...]
Race to Zero with WFO on 17 November
WFO commitment to the “Race to Zero” campaign to give voice and visibility to the farmers ahead of COP26 On November 17, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will be hosting the event “Soils as a climate solution – getting [...]
WFO Gymnasium Second Edition: Welcome to the new farmers’ leaders of tomorrow
Today, the new group of young farmers attending the WFO Gymnasium High- Level Capacity Building Programme convened digitally for the official start of the 2020 - 2022 edition of the training program. The meeting featured the participation of the [...]
Disaster risks and Climate Change: An evident interconnection to be promoted
On November 5th, the members of the UNDRR Sendai Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM) convened digitally for an interactive brainstorming session focused on how to promote resilience building and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in international formal and informal as well [...]
Race to Zero Dialogues (9-19 November)
The Race to Zero November Dialogues is a series of virtual dialogues that will take place on climate-related topics, and which aim to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonized economy ahead of COP26, where governments must strengthen [...]
Innovation in Agriculture Can Only Be Farmer-Driven
On October 20th, WFO Head of Policy Development Luisa Volpe joined the session " A farmer-centric approach for a data-driven transformation of Agriculture," sponsored by the DEMETER Consortium within the framework of the 24-hour virtual conference "Digital Around The [...]
WFO at the World Food Day Week: Here Is What Happened!
Like every year, during the Plenary Session of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS), again this October the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) didn’t miss the opportunity to join the debate on food security and nutrition, attending [...]
There can be no food systems without farmers
This year's World Food Day marked the kick-off of a global conversation through a one-year-long dialogue on future food systems, starting with the 24-hour global relay “Voices of Food Systems” hosted by the UN Food Systems Summit on October [...]
COVID-19 and farmer livelihoods: where are the opportunities to future-proof our agri-food systems?
On the World Food Day, on October 16th, WFO SG Arianna Giuliodori joined the side event “COVID-19 and farmer livelihoods: where are the opportunities to future-proof our agri-food systems?”, organised by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) within the [...]
Repurposing Public Policy and Support to Advance Agriculture: Farmers’ Needs and Expectations
On October 15th, WFO President Theo de Jager and Veronica Barbati, President of Coldiretti Giovani Impresa and WFO Gymnasium Alumna, brought the farmers’ voice into the event “The Potential, Practice, and Politics of Repurposing Public Agriculture Support for Healthy [...]
How to transform food systems and leave fewer people hungry
WFO President Theo de Jager co-authored with Helena Leurent, Director-General of Consumers International an insightful blog for the World Economic Forum Global website on how considering the needs of farmers and consumers could shape fairer and more resilient food [...]
Building Rural Women’s Resilience in the Wake of COVID-19
On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women 2020, we are glad to share with you a message from Tamisha Lee, President of Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers and member of WFO Women Committee. Since time [...]
2020 Rural Women Day: A message from Jamaican Rural Women’s Leader
We are glad to share with you a message from Tamisha Lee, President of Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers and member of WFO Women Committee. Since time immemorial, rural and indigenous women have silently been the backbone of our [...]
“Don´t be afraid to knock our door”- WFO Gymnasium Alumni message to future scientists
Today, WFO young farmers Sarah Crofoot from Federated Farmers of New Zealand, Brenda Tlhabane from the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) and Richard Bower from the National Farmers’ Union of England and Wales (NFU UK), joined early-career scientists for a special session of 2020 CLIFF-GRADS Science Collaboration Series. The [...]
WFO at the World Food Day Week: Young Farmers First!
Every October, during the Plenary Session of the United Nations Committee on World Food Security (CFS), the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and its representatives from around the world attend a large number of events to represent the interests of [...]
CLIFF-GRADS Special Session: WFO Gymnasium Programme Farmers Panel
Next Wednesday, October 14th, the WFO young farmers Sarah Crofoot from Federated Farmers of New Zealand, Brenda Tlhabane from the African Farmers Association of South Africa (AFASA) and Richard Bower from the National Farmers' Union of England and Wales will be [...]
WFO President at 2020 BGRI Virtual Technical Workshop
On October 7th, WFO President Theo De Jager was invited to give a keynote speech at the opening of 2020 BGRI Virtual Technical Workshop, hosted by Cornell CALS in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK [...]
Farmers’ Solutions to Climate Crisis: Success Stories from Latin America in the era of COVID-19
"Never in our lifetime farmers have been more under pressure than now to answer on the what, the how and the when we produce in the framework of the global climate challenge. Agriculture was not even mentioned in the [...]
LUISS Master of Law in Food Law: One Scholarship Available for WFO Young Farmers
One scholarship available for WFO young farmers interested in advancing on food legal issues. For the third year in a row, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) in collaboration with LUISS University in Rome, is pleased to announce one scholarship [...]
Farmers Of The World United In The Fight Against Food Loss And Waste
On the first-ever observance of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, on September 29th, 2020 the WFO President Theo de Jager was invited to attend a special virtual panel discussion on the role of innovation. [...]
THE CLIMAKERS Regional Workshop – Latin America
Next September 30th, 2020, the Latin America Climakers community, including farmers and other stakeholders, will convene digitally for a special regional workshop “Farmers’ Solutions to Climate Crisis: Latin American Stories in the era of COVID19″. Jointly organised by the World Farmers’ [...]
30 September – Don’t Miss THE CLIMAKERS Latin America Digital Workshop
Next September 30th, 2020, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) with International Cooperation and Development Fund of Taiwan (Taiwan ICDF) will co-host THE CLIMAKERS Latin America Digital Workshop “Farmers’ Solutions to Climate Crisis: Latin American Stories in the era of COVID19″. This [...]
WFO representing farmers’ interests at the WEF SDI 2020
From 21 to 24 September, the WFO President Theo de Jager attended the World Economic Forum's fourth and, for the first time virtual Sustainable Development Impact Summit (SDI20), taking place in the context of the United Nations General Assembly. [...]
Expanding the world farmers’ voice at the “Nature for Life Hub” virtual event
On September 24th, Mr Sok Sotha, Vice-President of Cambodian Farmers Association – Federation of Agricultural Producers (CFAP), Cambodia, as Representative for the WFO Asian Constituency, attended the session "Nature for Prosperity", enriching the debate with his experience from living [...]
Farmers’ Action to Halve Food Loss and Waste
The world has set an ambitious target to halve food loss and waste by 2030. This issue has significant social, environmental, and economic impacts. On September 24th, the WFO President Theo de Jager as a member of the Champions [...]
WFO President fires up the audience of the AGRF2020 Farmers’ Forum
On September 09th, 2020, the WFO President Theo de Jager, delivered the closing remarks of the Farmers' Forum organised within the 10th African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF). During his speech, de Jager highlighted how COVID-19 [...]
Farmers’ role in rebuilding global food security to accelerate resilient recovery
On September 3rd, the Secretary General of the World Farmers’ Organisation, Arianna Giuliodori, brought the voice of the farmers of the world into the virtual debate “Food Security and the Global Recovery”, the first of a three-part digital event [...]
Establishment of the WFO Scientific Council
Rome, 30th July 2020 – Today the World Farmers’ Organisation hosted a virtual meeting establishing the WFO Scientific Council. This independent scientific body is composed by 15 scientists, experts and professors from across the globe, with the aim of [...]
UNDFF – Walking along the Public Policy Cycles for Family Farming
Rome, 27th and 28th July 2020 – The joint secretariat of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028) - UNDFF organised a digital Multi-Actor Global Exchange Meeting. As a member of the UNDFF International Steering Committee, WFO was [...]
The Farmers’ Route to Sustainable Food Systems
A WFO policy paper for fairer and more sustainable food systems At its 2020 General Assembly, WFO adopted a Policy position on Sustainable Food Systems. The Policy is proposed as the Farmers’ Route to a sustainable food systems transformation. [...]
WFO contribution to the capacity development tool for family farming (MTP)
On July 27th and 28th, 2020, FAO and IFAD as the joint secretariat of the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028) are organising a Multi-Actor Global Exchange Meeting to present the Modular Training Program on the Public Policy [...]
UNDFF: Roadmap on public policies for the empowerment of women and gender equality in family farming
On July 24th, an all-female delegation of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) joined the virtual working meeting on "Roadmap on public policies for the empowerment of women and gender equality in family farming in the framework of the UN [...]
Improving farmers’ livelihoods by connecting better with food value chains
On July 21st, the President of the World Farmers' Organisation, Theo de Jager, brought the voice of the farmers of the world into the virtual roundtable "Business Strategies for the Delivery of Healthy Diets for a Healthy Planet", the [...]
WFO awarded a grant with UNDRR
WFO was selected by the UNDRR to ensure a successful implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) was selected by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) as the [...]
Farmers driven contribution to shaping a “building back better” approach in the Mediterranean Region
On July 15th, the Secretary General of the World Farmers' Organisation, Arianna Giuliodori, brought the voice of the farmers of the world into the virtual debate "Future Scenarios for the EuroMED Agrifood". Promoted by the PRIMA Foundation and Italian Secretariat of PRIMA, [...]
WFO Commitment at the 2020 HLPF
Again this year, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) joined the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, from Tuesday, July 7th, to Thursday, July 16th 2020, to reiterate that farmers, men, women and youth, are the most powerful actors to [...]
COVID-19: Seizing the opportunity beyond threats
Rome, Italy, July 14, 2020 – Today, farmers’ leaders from global and regional farmers’ organisations across the globe convened virtually on the sidelines of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), to bring to the attention of policymakers, [...]
2020 HLPF: Save the Date for the Farmers’ Major Group Side Event
On July 14th (8:00 AM New York Time/2:00 PM Rome Time), the World Farmers' Organisation and IFOAM - Organics International will be co-hosting the Farmers' Major Group side event at the 2020 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF [...]
2020 HLPF: WFO President brings the farmers’ voice at the official session on “Protecting the planet and building resilience”
"Before COVID outbreak invested us, protecting the Planet while ensuring Food Security was priority number one in the international community. Now that COVID19 is here, it is in our duties to resume the work of protecting the Planet while [...]
2020 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2020)
The meeting of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in 2020 will be held from Tuesday, 7 July, to Thursday, 16 July 2020, under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council. This will include the three-day ministerial [...]
Building Back Better After COVID-19 Crisis: Let’s Hear the Farmers’ Voice!
Rome, Italy, July 6, 2020 – Last Friday, July 3rd, farmers’ representatives from all over the world convened digitally to share their thoughts and considerations, as well as experiences and lessons learnt during the pandemic outbreak. COVID-19 is putting unprecedented [...]
Building Back Better After COVID-19 Crisis: Let’s Hear the Farmers’ Voice!
Rome, Italy, July 6, 2020 - Last Friday, July 3rd, farmers' representatives from all over the world convened digitally to share their thoughts and considerations, as well as experiences and lessons learnt during the pandemic outbreak. COVID-19 is putting [...]
Resisting Now to Build Back Better
by Theo de Jager, President, World Farmers' Organisation As the COVID19 pandemic turns everything upside-down in our economies and our societies, we experience a major paradigm shift across the globe for which there is no handbook, no pool of [...]
WFO Talks to Dr Maximo Torero Cullen
Q&A Session with Dr Maximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist and Assistant Director-General for the Economic and Social Development Department at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) As FAO Chief Economist, could you please give us [...]
COVID-19 and Food Security: A turning point for global food systems
by Martien Van Nieuwkoop, Global Director, Agriculture and Food Global Practice, World Bank A once-in-a-century crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic has touched every region, industry, and aspect of life. No other crisis has wreaked as much economic havoc. The agri-food [...]
Supporting animal health systems in times of COVID-19: OIE’s response
by Dr Monique Eloit, Director General, World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) In a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our communities and ways of life. With devastating effects on society in nearly all countries of the globe, [...]
DEMETER: the solution that puts digital means at the service of farmers
by Gráinne Dilleen, Communication and Dissemination coordinator for the DEMETER project The challenges posed by COVID-19 for the agricultural sector are well documented. Among others, the lack of availability of seasonal workers, market uncertainty, fluctuating consumer demand and the [...]
JA Zenchu with Japanese Farmers to Manage the COVID-19 Emergency
by Yasuyuki Kobayashi, Manager, International Relations Division, Agricultural Policy Department JA is a unit of primary agricultural cooperative in Japan in municipal level and most of the Japanese farmers and each JA in the area are like “one team” [...]
Are European Young Farmers finding the new normal?
by Mariana Debernardini, Sustainability Liaison, European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) As industries have grinded to a halt, factories shut down, and homes turned into offices, schools and day-cares, the work of farmers tending to their land continued, full [...]
What do African and Asian Farmers tell us on COVID-19 and Climate Change?
by Tiina Huvio, Programme Director, Food and Forest Development Finland – FFD, MTK’s agri-agency, leading the Climate Change Strategy for the AgriCord Alliance In the face of COVID-19, smallholder farmers and forest producers face the challenge of how to [...]
Read the writing on the wall: Emerging opportunities for Africa’s food systems
by Ndidi Nwuneli, Founder of Nourishing Africa, FOLU Ambassador This year has revealed the startling lack of resilience in many systems across our world as well as the interwoven challenges of living together in society. It has deeply and [...]
How modern agriculture can combat food insecurity
By Giulia Di Tommaso, President & CEO, CropLife International The COVID-19 crisis reminds us of the importance of fighting food insecurity. Food travels through a complex supply chain linking farmers to consumers, and the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us [...]
Fight against COVID-19 —How Japanese Farmers deal with situation
by Yasuyuki Kobayashi, Manager, International Relations Division, Agricultural Policy Department JA is a unit of primary agricultural cooperative in Japan in municipal level and most of the Japanese farmers and each JA in the area are like “one team” due [...]
COVID-19 : Résister maintenant pour mieux reconstruire
Un événement virtuel animé par les agriculteurs Le 3 juillet prochain, des représentants des agriculteurs du monde entier se réuniront pour partager leurs réflexions, ainsi que leurs expériences et leçons apprises pendant la pandémie. Covid-19 exerce une pression sans [...]
The WFO GA adopts “The Farmers’ Route to Sustainable Food Systems”
Rome, Italy, June 26, 2020 –The 2020 edition of the World Farmers' Organisation General Assembly takes home a huge success! Farmers' leaders from WFO Member Organisations across the globe have given their seal of approval for "The Farmers' Route to [...]
WFO General Assembly Elects New Board Members
Rome, Italy, June 26, 2020 –Today, the General Assembly, the highest decision-making body of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), convened digitally to elect the new members of the Board of Directors. Joining the Board of Directors are Ms Mary Robinson, [...]
Webinar on “RECSOIL: Recarbonization of global soils”
On the occasion of the 2020 Desertification and Drought Day, on June 17th, the WFO Secretary General, Arianna Giuliodori, was invited to attend the webinar on "RECSOIL: Recarbonization of global soils". Increased soil organic carbon has been identified as [...]
Multidimensional Resilience – Smallholder Producers and Farmers Managing Risks
Today, the Secretary General of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), was invited to join forest and farm producer organisations (FFPOs) at the web conference "Multidimensional Resilience - Smallholder Producers and Farmers Managing Risks", hosted by Food and Forest Development [...]
SAVE THE DATE! The First Farmers Driven Virtual Event on COVID-19
On July 3rd, farmers' representatives from all over the world will convene digitally to share their thoughts and considerations, as well as experiences and lessons learnt during the pandemic outbreak. The recent outbreak of Covid-19 is putting unprecedented pressure [...]
SAVE THE DATE! The First Farmers Driven Virtual Event on COVID-19
On July 3rd, farmers' representatives from all over the world will convene digitally to share their thoughts and considerations, as well as experiences and lessons learnt during the pandemic outbreak. The recent outbreak of Covid-19 is putting unprecedented pressure [...]
ISF VIRTUAL CONGRESS 2020: “GOING FORWARD TOGETHER”
In the framework of the partnership with the International Seed Federation (ISF), the President, Theo de Jager, and the Treasurer, Arnold Puech D'Alissac, of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) joined on June 9th the ISF Virtual Congress, bringing the [...]
“Transitional Agriculture” Project: 2nd Pre-Seminar
Further to the successful first webinar that signed the kick-off of the 3-year exchange program “Transitional Agriculture“, on June 3rd, project participants convened digitally for a second pre-seminar. The event explored how logistics influence the marketing of agricultural products, [...]
WTO Trade Dialogues on Food: “COVID-19, Flattening the Food Insecurity Curve in Africa”
On May 28th, Theo de Jager, president of the World Farmers' Organisation, joined as a speaker the virtual event "COVID-19, Flattening the Food Insecurity Curve in Africa", hosted by the World Trade Organisation within the "Trade Dialogues on Food" [...]
“Transitional Agriculture” Project: 1st Pre-Seminar
On May 27th, elected representatives, especially youth representatives, from the WFO farmers' organisations NASFAM (Malawi), INGABO (Rwanda), ZFU (Zimbabwe), COFAG (Ghana), AKKOR (Russia) and DBV (Germany) convened digitally to join the first pre-seminar of the project "Transitional Agriculture". This [...]
WFO and Nuffield International: First Partnership Activity
Further to the announcement last week of the new partnership between the World Farmers'Organisation (WFO) and Nuffield International, on May 27th the WFO Secretary General, Arianna Giuliodori, joined as guest speaker a one-off webinar hosted by Nuffield International. The [...]
2020 Global Nutrition Report: Good food for all
On May 19th, Theo de Jager, president of the World Farmers' Organisation, joined as a speaker the virtual event "2020 Global Nutrition Report: Good Food for All". Published last week, this year's report on the state of global nutrition [...]
Climate Disasters and Coronavirus: A Huge Threat to Rwandan Farmers
Most of the farmers in Rwanda are suffering heavy losses, after their crops were severely damaged by heavy rains, which devastated agriculture in Rwanda, especially in May 2020. So far, Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), states [...]
WFO announces strategic partnership with Nuffield International
WFO and Nuffield International Farming Scholars join forces to strengthen the voice of young farmers in the global agenda on agriculture Rome, Italy, May 21, 2020 - The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and Nuffield International Farming Scholars have joined [...]
“Now more than ever farmers have to be united”, says WFO President
Open letter from WFO President to global and regional Farmers’ Organisations on COVID-19 and Agriculture Dear fellow Farmers, During these hard times of COVID-19 pandemic, I am humbly addressing this message to you as I think that now more [...]
“Now more than ever farmers have to be united”, says WFO President
Open letter from WFO President to global and regional Farmers' Organisations on COVID-19 and Agriculture Dear fellow Farmers, During these hard times of COVID-19 pandemic, I am humbly addressing this message to you as I think that now more [...]
When the Life of the Farmer “Key Development Actor” Is Protected
In Rwanda, agriculture represents the leading economic sector, which, if well-functioning, contributes to the smooth working order of other activities, as well as the country's economic development. Like all other industries, even agriculture has been impacted by the COVID-19 [...]
Flambée de la pandémie de COVID-19 : Aperçu de l’impact sur le secteur agricole
Une évaluation technique de la situation en cours dans le secteur agricole en raison de flambée de la pandémie de COVID-19 est MAINTENANT en ligne!
SAAI For The Benefit Of The Poorest Communities
Although South Africa enjoys food security on a national level, not every household necessarily has access to what is needed. With the extended lockdown period, the need for those who do not earn an income and do not have [...]
Youth Challenges and How to Work Together During and Post COVID-19
By Denis Kabiito, CEO, Uganda National Young Farmers Association (UNYFA) and WFO Youth Committee facilitator Challenges due to COVID-19 Increased costs of doing business Loss of jobs/ downsizing of staff on farms Members forums postponed/ limited freedom of association. [...]
Executive Order Ignores Well-Being of Workers, US Farmers Union Says
In response to growing concerns of a meat shortage, President Donald Trump issued an executive order designating the facilities as "critical infrastructure." The order, which invokes the Defense Production Act, directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to "ensure America's [...]
Cooperative in Nepal: Fighting Against COVID-19
by Deepakar Rupakheti, Program Manager, Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL) The outbreak of COVID-19 is threatening the whole world. In Nepal, COVID-19 was first confirmed to have spread on 24 January. Both lives and livelihood are at [...]
COVID-19 : La FNSEA répond « présent »
Launch of massive mask purchase for Farmers and their farmworkers Based on the needs expressed by farmers, the Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles (FNSEA) proposed a joint operation for the collective purchase of protective masks. This approach aims [...]
COVID-19: COFAG launches a “Farmer Resilience Programme” in Ghana
The Coalition of Farmers-Ghana (COFAG) has launched the “Farmer Resilience Programme” to help its member farmers tackle the COVID-19 pandemic challenges. Here is a roundup of the Programme in 10 key points: Health, hand and face sanitising and hygiene [...]
COVID-19: NFU UK launches a central online recruitment hub to tackle the issues affecting labour on the farms
Over recent weeks, the NFU has been in close contact with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on the issues affecting labour on the farm due to the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, Pick For Britain, [...]
Reset The Button On Agriculture
by Ms Tamisha Lee, President, Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers, for Jamaica-Gleaner Newspaper We are living in turbulent times where no one knows when we will see the back of the COVID-19 pandemic. The critical need to ensure [...]
Coronavirus: CIA, agreement with Synergie Italia to find agricultural workers
In a moment of collective concern for finding the workforce necessary for the upcoming agricultural activities, the president of Cia-Agricoltori Italiani, Dino Scanavino, and the president of Synergie Italia SpA, Giuseppe Garesio, have signed an agreement valid nationwide to [...]
Form a National Food & Nutrition Security Task Force to Avert the Effects COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda
By Dr Dick Nuwamanya Kamuganga, President, Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) We are entering into uncertain times. On 30th March 2020, the President issued public health guidelines in response to the rapidly and aggressively spreading COVID-19 pandemic. As of [...]
World Farmers’ Organisation joins Global Landscapes Forum Charter
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has become the latest Charter Member of the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF), expanding the Forum’s charter membership base while furthering the synergies between the organizations. Both share a deep commitment to resolving major challenges related [...]
Coronavirus: Facts and Tips from The Danish Agriculture & Food Council
Coronavirus is affecting all - both as individuals in everyday life and on the more massive lines of trade and business. Danish agriculture is, of course, also affected, and the consequences can be far-reaching. COVID-19 pandemic’ impacts on Danish [...]
What Italian farmers need to address COVID 19 challenges? Coldiretti’s Highlights
The coronavirus outbreak is affecting every single aspect of modern societies, and the agriculture sector is undoubtedly not immune to these negative impacts. From analysis on the Italian agro-food sector situation, carried out from the beginning of the sanitary [...]
Norwegian Farmers tackle COVID-19 impacts
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Norway has closed its borders. Foreigners are not allowed to enter the country. As the activity on many farms, in particular in the fruit and vegetable sector, depend on foreign seasonal workers, closed borders [...]
COVID-19: COLDIRETTI Initiatives to the benefit of farmers and the most vulnerable population
A close dialogue with EU institutions, government authorities and social partners to advocate the requests and needs of the Italian agricultural sector that is at the forefront of facing the crisis, guaranteeing food supply to the whole population. The [...]
[COVID-19 Outbreak] | The Statement of the WFO President
While the world came to a standstill, holding its breath for the Covid19 pandemic to pass, the implications of the measures taken by governments around the globe to limit infections, will have a much wider and longer effect on [...]
WFO President’s Statement on COVID-19
While the world came to a standstill, holding its breath for the Covid19 pandemic to pass, the implications of the measures taken by governments around the globe to limit infections, will have a much wider and longer effect on [...]
“The farmers of South Africa will support our people and our country in these times of need and turbulence,” says Pierre Vercueil, Agri SA’s president
Since the World Health Organisation confirmed the outbreak of the COVID-19 as a global pandemic, the South African national government has been putting in place a range of regulations and directives to curb the spread of the virus effectively. [...]
COVID-19: Highlights from Zimbabwe Farmers’ Union
The social distance at the farms implies that farmers must limit the number of labour force-carrying an activity at a time. That means activity turnaround time is prolonged, increasing production costs putting pressure on cash flows. Farmers are also [...]
COVID-19 and the Austrian solution to guarantee workers in agriculture
How COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the Austrian Agricultural Sector Restrictions in the free movement are deeply compromising the availability of labour force in the fruit and vegetable sector. The growing season has started already or is about to begin, [...]
COVID-19: What Cambodian Farmers Are Experiencing?
Q&A session with Sok Sotha, Managing Director of Cambodian Farmer Federation Association of Agriculture Producers (CFAP) What are the most significant impacts that COVID-19 pandemic has on farmers' daily activity in your country? Since its outbreak, the COVID-19 pandemic [...]
COVID-19: A Farmers’ Vade Mecum by Federated Farmers of New Zealand
"At midnight tonight, we will have been one week in lockdown, and it is sad to watch our economy crumbling. Tourism is dead and may never recover. We can shift some workforce to pick crops that are in danger [...]
CFA launches a weekly Farmer Survey on COVID-19
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is reaching out weekly to Canadian farmers as the COVID-19 crisis continues, to identify any issues being caused by the COVID-19 outbreak and to the respective businesses. Responses to this survey will be [...]
CSA 101: your online guide to climate-smart agriculture
By Marissa Van Epp, Global Communications and Knowledge Manager, CCAFS Introduction The CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and partners developed a guide website introducing multiple dimensions of the climate-smart agriculture (CSA) approach to food security and sustainable [...]
CSAYN declares Farmers Driven Climate Change Agenda as top priority program for 2020
by Nkenglefac Tacha Foretia Divine, Communications Lead, CSAYN January 2020 opens a new chapter for Climate Smart Agriculture Network (CSAYN) following the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) back then in [...]
Sustainability practices on farm
By Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) Description As the frequency of events like droughts increases under climate change, crop yields would decrease. This would increase the vulnerability of producers to climate change, particularly in semi-arid regions of Canada. Warmer [...]
Organic agriculture and climate change adaptation: a case study of a small farmer
By Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL) Description Punya Ghimire, a small farmer of Maharanijhoda, Jhapa had been practicing non-organic farming for 8 years. After testing the soil of his land, the farmer noticed that the soil was [...]
Carbon-Agri
By French livestock institute (IDELE), interprofession of meat and milk (Interbev and CNIEL) and farmers associations (CNE) Description Since 2013, ruminant breeding sectors have been engaged in the fight against climate change. Today more than 12,000 cattle farms are [...]
Production finance in disaster areas
By Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI) Description A third of South Africa is currently facing a drought crisis that has reached such serious levels that entire communities are in trouble, including agricultural businesses. This is the third consecutive year [...]
e-GRANARY – Digitally aggregating Farmers for Market in East Africa
by Eastern African Farmers Federation, EAFF e-GRANARY is a mobile based digital platform that facilitates the meeting of demand and supply of agricultural output and inputs, reduces cost to serve and risks to enable service providers gainfully invest/serve small [...]
Farmers are an integral part of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) in the veterinary domain
Work from OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) supports farmers’ involvement in PPP by Isabelle Dieuzy-Labaye, Senior Advisor, Partnerships, World Organisation for Animal Health Farmers and their representing organisations at regional or national levels are key stakeholders in the [...]
WFO Talks to Ms Elizabeth Nsimadala
Q&A Session with Ms Elizabeth Nsimadala, President of Pan African Farmers' Organisation and Eastern Africa Farmers Federation. Every year, on the 8th of March, we celebrate the International Women's Day around the world honouring the social, economic, cultural and [...]
Welcome to the F@rmLetter 4.0!
by Theo de Jager, President, World Farmers' Organisation It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to our totally revamped WFO magazine. The World Farmers' Organisation has come a long way since its launch in 2010. We have [...]
Human physiology is based on balance. Human Nutrition also.
by Giovanni Vanni Frajese, Scientific Advisor, World Farmers' Organisation Human physiology is based on balance: A varied, balanced diet, based on local sustainable traditions and healthy unprocessed fresh foods is, and has been for long, the healthiest choice in [...]
WFO 2020 General Assembly postponed to 2021
Rome, Italy, March 27th - The 2020 edition of the WFO General Assembly has been suspended. This years’ obligations will take place digitally, while the physical gathering has been postponed to the same venue in 2021. Originally scheduled from [...]
FO-MAPP initiative: an interactive platform for sharing information about Farmer Organisations in the world
by Katungisa Kenneth, Chief Executive Officer, Uganda National Farmers Federation Background At the Global Farmers Forum (2016) at IFAD, one of the string requests from the farmers’ organisations (FOs) was the creation of an interactive database of Farmers organisations [...]
COVID-19 Outbreak: Farmers Never Give Up
Today, more than ever, it is time to celebrate the farmers of the world that are not stopping and are keeping up and running their role of feeding the world, of ensuring that people in cities can have access [...]
Thank you farmers for never stopping!
COVID-19 Outbreak: Farmers keeping on feeding the world The recent outbreak of Covid-19 is putting our families, communities, countries, economies under unprecedented pressure. We, the farmers, are standing strong in the middle of this storm: we are not locking down [...]
WFO Gymnasium Second Edition – The Call for Expression of Interest is now open!
The World Farmers' Organisations is pleased to announce that the call for the expression of interest is now open for the WFO young farmers interested in attending the second edition of the WFO Gymnasium High-Level Capacity Building Programme. Since [...]
6th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
From February 24th to 27th, Paul Zakariya, Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU), already a member of the WFO Working Groups on Value Chain and Livestock attended on behalf of the World Farmers’ Organisation, the Sixth Session [...]
WFO Secretary General at the ISF Spring Meetings
On February 25th and 26th, the WFO Secretary General, Arianna Giuliodori, attended the International Seed Federation (ISF) Spring Meetings in Porto, Portugal. She joined several sessions bringing the farmers’ perspective into the discussions on plant breeding innovation and sustainable [...]
WFO opens its doors to AHA students
On February 19th for the second consecutive year, the WFO International Secretariat welcomed in its premises in Rome, 24 young farmers all coming from different parts of Germany. Already, students of Faculty of Agriculture Science, they are taking part [...]
Gymnasium First Edition: beyond any expectation
On February 8th to 9th, twenty active young farmers from all over the world gathered in Rome at WFO premises for the final session of the first edition of the Gymnasium capacity building program. Started in 2017, the Gymnasium [...]
IFAD Global Farmers Forum: WFO endorses the final outcome statement with exceptions
February 11th 2020, Rome, Italy - From February 6th, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) has been joining the 7th Global Meeting of the Farmers’ Forum (FAFO 2020), at IFAD Headquarters in Rome. Today, a Farmers’ Forum [...]
WFO joining the 7th Global Meeting of the Farmers’ Forum
From February 6th to 11th, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) will join the 7th Global Meeting of the Farmers’ Forum, at IFAD Headquarters in Rome. The meeting will take place in conjunction with the 43rd session [...]
7th Global Meeting of the Farmers’ Forum
Established in 2005, The Farmers’ Forum (FAFO) is an ongoing, bottom-up process of consultation and dialogue between organizations of small-scale farmers and rural producers from all over the world, IFAD and governments, focused on agricultural and rural development and [...]
DAVOS World Economic Forum 2020: the farmers’ voice is expanding
This year four-day conference held by the World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, provided WFO with a great venue to envisage new opportunities and partnerships to make progress in enhancing the position of the farmers in the most pressing [...]
“Building a sustainable agribusiness that delivers value and creates impact”
News from WFO Members On January 27th and 28th, the National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) hosted the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lilongwe, Malawi. Under the theme "Building a sustainable agribusiness that delivers value and creates [...]
Coldiretti Young Farmers awarding young farmers’ innovative ideas
News from WFO Members On January 17th, in Rome, Coldiretti Young Farmers hosted the award ceremony of "Oscar Green", the competition dedicated to Italian young farmers' innovative ideas. Now in its 13th edition, "Oscar Green" aims at promoting innovative [...]
GFFA 2020: WFO President on trade and sustainable agriculture
From January 16th to 18th, 2020, Theo De Jager, in his capacity of President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), attended the 12th Global Forum on Food and Agriculture (GFFA 2020) in Berlin, Germany. On the first day, he [...]
WFO representing farmers’ interests at DAVOS 2020
WFO President joining the 50th WEF Annual meeting to ensure the farmers’ voice is heard 20 January 2020, Rome, Italy - The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (DAVOS 2020) is kicking off today in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The World Farmers' Organisation [...]
Fair trade for a sustainable future: WFO Young Farmers calling the world Agriculture Ministers to action
18 January 2020, Berlin, Germany - Today, Ragnar Viikoja from Estonia and Aniecea Wiggan from Jamaica, addressed the Berlin Agriculture Ministers’ Conference at the German Ministry for Foreign Affairs. As representatives of the WFO Young Farmers’ Delegation at the [...]
‘Transitional Agriculture’: Promoting exchange between Farmers’ Organizations
On January 16th, in Berlin, within the framework of the International Green Week 2020, the Association of Peasant Farms and Agricultural Cooperatives of Russia (AKKOR) and the German Farmers’ Association (DBV), under the umbrella of the World Farmers’ Organisation [...]
WFO Delegation meets the Minister of Agriculture of Finland
17 January 2020, Berlin, Germany - This morning, the WFO President, Theo De Jager, and the Secretary-General, Arianna Giuliodori, together with Juha Marttila, President of the Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest (MTK), and Juha Ruippo met with [...]
WFO Young Farmers joining the GFFA 2020
For the fourth time this year, a delegation of young farmers from the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) gathers in Berlin to join the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA 2020). At the invitation of the Federal Ministry of [...]
Farming First Steering Committee Meeting, 13 January 2020
On January 13th the WFO Communications Officer, Valeria Di Marzo, joined the annual Farming First Steering Committee Meeting in Paris. The meeting was the occasion to discuss future communications activities to promote the critical contribution that agriculture can make [...]
World Farmers at the 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (COP25)
The 2019 UN Climate Change Conference took place in Madrid, Spain, from December 2nd to 13th. The conference hosted a wide range of events, meetings, and negotiating sessions aimed at turning the point in climate ambition before the Paris [...]
The WFO Future Farmers Leaders in Madrid
The fifth session of the WFO Gymnasium training programme arrived in the heart of the world’s largest intergovernmental conference on climate change, the UN Climate Change Conference 2019, with young farmers from all over the world gathering together in [...]
FNSEA at COP 25 Madrid
News from WFO Members "We need to be proactive, to position agriculture as a solution in the climate change debate,” says Olivier Dauger, French farmer in charge of Energy and Climate at FNSEA, WFO member. For its fifth visit to [...]
WFO GYMNASIUM YOUNG FARMERS IN MADRID
Madrid, Spain, December 6th, 2019 - The fifth session of the WFO Gymnasium program takes place in Madrid on December 6th and 7th. It brings together once again the group of young farmers of the first edition of the [...]
Farmers’ Day at COP25 Madrid
On December 4th, 2019, in Madrid, within the context of the UNFCCC COP25 Farmers Day, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) together with the CGIAR Centre for Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) hosted the event on "Transforming Food [...]
The World Farmers’ Organisation at COP25
The 2019 UN Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC COP25) that will take place in Madrid from December 2nd to 13th is around the corner and the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and its representatives from around the world are on the [...]
Being and well-being: Traditional diets from the Mediterranean and beyond
On November 27th, 2019, Arianna Giuliodori in her role of WFO Secretary-General attended the event “Being and well-being: Traditional diets from the Mediterranean and beyond”. Hosted the Government of Italy with the support from FAO, this event is the [...]
Meeting with the new UN CFS Chair
On November 25th, 2019, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation, led by the Secretary-General Arianna Giuliodori, met at FAO premises in Rome, Thanawat Tiensin, the newly appointed chair of the UN Committee on World Food Security (CFS). Trained [...]
Farmers at the heart of key discussions about animal health
On November 19th, 2019, within the framework of the World Antibiotic Awareness Week, the WFO President Dr Theo de Jager and the OIE Director-General Dr Monique Eloit met in Paris, France, signing a formal agreement between the two organisations. [...]
Digital Agriculture Adoption & Attitudes Report
NEWS FROM WFO MEMBERS Irish Farmers Association (IFA) and Farm Business Skillnet launched on November 20th the findings of an extensive research project on the adoption of and attitudes towards digital technology in Irish agriculture. As a direct result [...]
High-Level Forum on Sustainable Plant Nutrition
On November 18th and 19th, the WFO President Dr Theo de Jager was in Versailles, France to attend the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Plant Nutrition. Organised by International Fertilizer Association (IFA), the two-day event featured the participation of leading [...]
The International Steering Committee of the UN Decade for Family Farming 2019-2028
On November 11th and 12th, IFAD HQ hosted an official meeting of the International Steering Committee of the UN Decade of Family Farming. A delegation, including the WFO Secretary-General Ms Arianna Giuliodori, participated in the event on behalf of the [...]
Food System Transformation. Producing more nutritious food with less environmental impact.
NEWS FROM WFO MEMBERS From November 7th to 8th, Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL) hosted the event called "The Food System Transformation (FST) " with the support from the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) and Agriterra. The primary objective of the event was [...]
High-Level Meeting on Food, People, Climate & Nature
During the first week of November, from 6th to 7th, the WFO Secretary-General was at the Royal Society, in London to attend the Just Rural Transition (JRT) preliminary meetings. Launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019, [...]
Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Accra
On October 29th to 30th, a delegation of Ghanaian farmers, led by Nelson Agyemang, facilitator of the WFO Working Group on Innovation, convened in Accra to represent the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) at the Global Landscapes Forum Event. Titled [...]
Meeting on the Italian Agricultural System
NEWS FROM WFO MEMBERS On October 30th, 2019, the international office of the CIA-Italian Farmers welcomed a delegation of 30 agricultural entrepreneurs from a German organisation representing farmers in the Brandenburg area, the Kreisbauernverband Havelland ev, who gathered in [...]
World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2020
Under the theme “Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World”, around 3,000 participants, including the world’s top academics, politicians, business, and civil society leaders gather in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, for the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to engage [...]
12th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA)
The 12th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture will be held from 16 to 18 January 2020! The GFFA 2020 will examine the subject of trade from every angle. The event is to raise public awareness of the role [...]
LEAP Plenary Meeting – A leap towards low carbon livestock
On October 21st, the WFO Secretary-General Arianna Giuliodori attended a panel discussion within the Plenary Meeting of the Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership at FAO headquarters, sharing the experience of the WFO - conceived initiative “Climakers” as [...]
MAKER FAIRE 2019
From October 18th to 20th, “the Climakers” was exhibited at the Maker Faire Rome 2019, the European edition of the greatest fair in the world for inventions and innovation on topics of robotics and artificial intelligence, circular economy, IoT [...]
WFO at CFS46: It is what happened!
From October 14th to 18th, the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and its representatives, led by the President, Theo de Jager, joined the 46th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS46). Under the overall theme “Accelerating progress [...]
WFO and FAO confirm their will to strengthen their partnership further, in favour of family farmers
WFO President Theo De Jager meets new FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu 18 October 2019, Rome – WFO President Theo De Jager met with FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu in Rome on the margins of the 46th Plenary Session of the [...]
Innovative ways of involving farmers in research and policy debates
On October 17th, in a side event at the 46th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS46), the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) hosted, in collaboration with the Global Forum on Agricultural Research and Innovation (GFAR) with [...]
WFO representing the “voice of farmers” at CFS46
The 46th Plenary Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS46) that will be held in Rome from October 14th to 18th is forthcoming. The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) and its representatives from around the world are ready [...]
“Trade and Food Security: Reconnecting disconnected Value Chains”
On October 10th, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) organized a working session during the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, to discuss how to reconnect disconnected value chains and therefore generate food security and sustainability, also through the fundamental contribution [...]
5th Global Science Conference on Climate Smart Agriculture
From October 8th to 10th 2019, Katrina Sarah Milne, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand and WFO Board Member of the Oceania Constituency, represented the World Farmers’ Organisation at the 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in [...]
Farmers’ Representation at WTO Public Forum 2019 in Geneva. News from WFO Members
The WTO Public Forum, that took place from October 8th to 11th in Geneva, included numerous panels and roundtables, among which the working session “Millennial expectations for food systems. Is the WTO flexible enough?” hosted by the WFO Member [...]
WFO at the UN SUMMITS WEEK 2019
The UN Summits Week 2019 marked a crucial juncture for evaluating progress on climate goals and SDG implementation. A wide range of significant events took place on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, including the Climate Action [...]
THE CLIMAKERS Regional workshop – Europe
On November 14th, 2019 the European farming community will gather in Brussels, Belgium, to join the second Regional Consultation of the Climakers. Organised by the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA), this one-day event provides an excellent opportunity to discuss farmers’ [...]
WFO at the Global Landscapes Forum NYC 2019
At the end of an intense week, Theo de Jager, in his capacity of President of the World Farmers’ Organisation, addressed the one-day event that the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) organized on September 28th in New York, back-to-back with [...]
Coldiretti “Village of Ideas”: 150 young people together to outline the agriculture of the future. News from WFO Members
From September 27th to 29th, over 150 young people among entrepreneurs, researchers, students and start-ups gathered in Bologna to join the Coldiretti "Village of Ideas". Organised by Coldiretti Young Farmers in the framework of the wider Coldiretti village, this [...]
WFO attending UN SUMMITS WEEK 2019
The UN Summits Week 2019 is kicking off today in New York, and the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) stands ready to join it. Several high-level meetings are taking place from September 22nd to 29th, within the framework of this [...]
Mediterranean Diet: farmers at the centre!
On September 18th, 2019, within the framework of the FAO biennial theme 2020-2021 “Promoting healthy diets and preventing all forms of malnutrition”, the Government of Italy with the support from FAO hosted the first of a series of Mediterranean [...]
Partnering to support sustainable farming at the EU funded “DEMETER” Project
The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) is one of the core partners of "DEMETER", the ground-breaking project which intends to transform Europe’s agri-food sector digitally and not least increase on-farm profitability, lower farming’s ecological footprint and decreases the use of [...]
Regional Launch of the Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 in Dominican Republic
From August 25th to 27th, 2019, Tamisha Lee, President of Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP), represented the World Farmers’ Organisation at the Regional Launch of the Decade of Family Farming, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. As WFO [...]
UN Climate Action Summit
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will convene a summit to mobilize political and economic energy at the highest levels to advance climate action that will enable implementation of many of the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The [...]
SDG Summit 2019
The UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will convene at the level of heads of state and government under the auspices of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), from 24-25 September 2019. Such meetings take place every four [...]
74th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 74)
From 17 – 30 September, leaders from around the world will convene at the 74th United Nations General Assembly, in New York. This annual gathering features hundreds of events where world leaders will gather to discuss some of the [...]
DBV President Rukwied and NFU UK President Batters meet to discuss future priorities. News from WFO Members
On August 15th, Joachim Rukwied, President of Deutscher Bauernverband (DBV), met with the NFU UK President Minette Batters to discuss upcoming priority issues for the farming sector, including climate change. Commenting on the meeting, the two Presidents said in a joint statement: [...]
THE CLIMAKERS Caribbean Regional Consultation
In the middle of August, from 14th to 16th, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), led by the Vice-President, Mr Dave Velde, joined over 50 delegates representing Farmers’ Organizations from the Caribbean, Governments, multilateral institutions and research [...]
NFU UK responds to IPCC report on land use and climate change. News from WFO Members
The IPCC report on land use and climate change dominated broadcast coverage, with most programmes talking about changing diets and reducing meat consumption to help the climate. The NFU UK has responded to media coverage of the report by emphasising the role of sustainable [...]
#Farmers are an important part of the solution to combat #ClimateChange! A Message from the WFO President
Watch the new branded video message from the WFO President Theo de Jager on the IPCC report on climate change and land. https://youtu.be/NC6Zu4-oxE0
Young farmers: a great opportunity to attend GFFA 2020
Like last year, a delegation of 15 young farmers has been invited by the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture to attend the Global Forum on Food and Agriculture (GFFA), that will take place in Berlin from Thursday, 16 [...]
IPCC report on climate change and land: farmers want their voice to be heard
Climate is changing, and most of the times, not for the better. The facts are not in dispute. Science brings us new evidence every day. On August 7th, 2019 the world’s governments approved the Special Report on Climate Change [...]
OMCC-WCPO meets ICA President. News from WFO Members
On Thursday July 25th, the Organisation Mondiale des Cultivateurs de Cacao (OMCC-WCPO) welcomed in its headquarters in Abidjan the President of the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA), Mr. Marc Noël, to discuss of the possible involvement of OMCC-WCPO as well [...]
UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF2019)
From July 9th to 18th , the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) and its representatives from all over the world gathered in New York to attend the largest annual event on SDG implementation and reiterate that farmers, men, women and [...]
Enhancing the contribution of young farmers to Sustainable Development
On July 16th, the UN Headquarters in New York hosted the launch of the UN Decade of Family Farming on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. The event saw the participation of the heads of [...]
CFA honouring Ron Bonnett. News from WFO Members
We are pleased to share with you the video tribute that CFA – Canadian Federation of Agriculture realized to thank our dear Ron Bonnett, previous President of the CFA as well as first President of WFO, for his invaluable [...]
Look at agriculture as an opportunity to save humanity!
On July 12th, 2019, delegates at the July 2019 session of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) discussed progress and challenges related to SDG 13 (climate action), as one of a sub-set of SDGs that received [...]
The GYMNASIUM Young Farmers in New York
The fourth session of the WFO Gymnasium training programme arrived in the heart of the largest annual gathering on SDG implementation, the UN High-Level Political Forum 2019, with 16 young farmers from all over the world gathering together in [...]
WFO at the UN High-Level Political Forum 2019
World hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition are on the rise, as well as extreme climate events and the farming sector worldwide is still coping with issues like farmers’ access to resources, gender equality, youth empowerment, access to market among [...]
THE CLIMAKERS Regional Workshop – The Caribbean
The first of the regional workshops of the Climakers will be held in Saint Kitts, The Caribbean, from August 14th to 16th, 2019, to collect, discuss and validate solutions from the Caribbean. Among the objectives of the workshop is [...]
The 4th Youth Agribusiness Tour 2019. News from WFO Members
Now in its fourth edition, the Youth Agribusiness Tour is the initiative annually organized by the Young Farmers' Federation of Uganda (UNYFA) in order to expose and offer on-farm learning experience to young farmers and young people who want [...]
Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB-50)
The Bonn Climate Change Conference was held from June 17th to 27th 2019 in Bonn, Germany under the aegis of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The conference hosted a wide range of events, meetings, and negotiating sessions [...]
DAFC and Agriterra join their forces for sustainable intensification of agriculture in developing countries. News from WFO Members
On May 22nd, 2019 the Danish Agriculture and Food Council (DAFC) and Agriterra signed an MoU for a long-term collaboration to transfer knowhow and technology solutions on climate efficient agricultural production in developing countries. It’s time for #ClimateAction! Stay tuned!
Asociativismo y Cooperativismo. News from WFO Members
UAN - Unión Agrícola Nacional, WFO Member Organisation from Paraguay, with support of the Confederación de Organizaciones de Productores Familiares del Mercosur Ampliado (COPROFAM), held the workshop “Asociativismo y Cooperativismo”, featuring the participation of 32 family farmers leaders, including women and [...]
Agro-industrial parks are not the solution to fight hunger and poverty of rural populations in the DRC. News from WFO Members
The network of associations bringing together CONAPAC, WFO Member Organisation from Democratic Republic of the Congo, with other partner structures, in this case CEDEN (Circle for the Défense of the Environment (CEDEN), ECC (Church of Christ in Congo), GTCRR (REDD [...]
87th German Farmers’ Day 2019. News from WFO Members
On June 26th and 27th, 2019, the town of Schkeuditz, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany, welcomed around 500 delegates from all over Germany, who came together to join the 87th German Farmers' Day, organized and promoted by [...]
Towards the 2020 Global Nutrition Summit in Japan
On June 26th, the WFO Head of Policy Development, Luisa Volpe, joined the two-days event “Building Business Contribution for the 2020 Global Nutrition Summit”, in The Hague, Netherlands. Hosted by the Government of the Netherlands and co-organised by GAIN [...]
International Conference EFS Africa 2019
On June 24th and 25th, Tunis hosted the international conference "Engineering and Food Security in Africa”, jointly organized by the Ordre des Ingénieurs de Tunisie (OIT) and the Fédération Mondiale des Ordres des Ingénieurs (FMOI). The two-day programme featured [...]
3rd AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference
On June 21st, 2019, FAO welcomed in its HQ in Rome the 3rd African Union (AU) – European Union (EU) Agriculture Ministerial Conference. Theo de Jager, in his role of President of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO), joined the [...]
Baueren Allianz’s experience in hosting in Luxembourg farmers’ leaders from all over the world. News from WFO Members
We are pleased to share with you the issue n.6 of ALLIANZ INFO, a special edition of the monthly newsletter of Baueren Allianz, focused on the 2019 WFO General Assembly. Enjoy reading!
GACSA Annual Forum 2019
From June 15th to 16th, the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture (GACSA) held in Bonn, Germany, its 3rd Annual Forum, bringing together over 200 participants, including members and other stakeholders, to share evidence and experiences related to Climate-Smart Agriculture [...]
World Farmers’ Organisation with young farmers to enhance their education in food law
The World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) is pleased to announce one scholarship for graduate young farmers interested in attending the fourth edition of the Master (LL.M.) in Food Law, organized by the LUISS University in Rome. The fourth edition of [...]
The Climakers as best practice of the SDG 13 implementation
“The Climakers”, the initiative according to which all the actors in the food value chain and other stakeholders, work together with the farmers, to advance the global political dialogue on agriculture and climate change, promoting farmers’ contribution to the [...]
ISF World Seed Congress 2019
Sustainability stood out as the main thread running through the meetings and discussions among business leaders and stakeholders at the recent ISF World Seed Congress 2019 in Nice, France, where nearly 1,700 delegates from 63 countries participated earlier this [...]
7th UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2019)
The seventh session of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2019) will take place under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The session will take place from Tuesday, 9 July, to Monday, [...]
Confagricoltura Youth appoints a new President. News from WFO Members
Congratulations to Francesco Mastrandrea, 33 years old, for his new role as president of Confagricoltura Youth! After completing his economic studies and becoming a business consultant, the newly elected president of Confagricoltura's Youth has chosen to bet on agriculture, [...]
87th OIE General Session
From May 26th to 31st 2019, Katrina Sarah Milne, President of Federated Farmers of New Zealand and WFO Board Member of the Oceania Constituency, represented the World Farmers’ Organisation at the 87th General Session of the World Organisation for [...]
Global Launch of the UN Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028)
From May 27th to 29th, a delegation of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) joined the Global Launch Event of UN Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) to reiterate WFO’s openness and commitment to work with all the fellow farmers’ organizations [...]
Great women doing great work!
During our last General Assembly in Luxembourg, WFO wanted to honour all the women farmers who are contributing to a better agricultural sector and a better world through their leadership in farmers’ organisations. To thank these great women for [...]
Luxembourg Food Systems Dialogues
On May 22, 2019, during its General Assembly in Luxembourg, the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) hosted a session of the Food Systems Dialogues (FSDs), a global series of facilitated round-table discussions that encourage collective action for transforming food systems. [...]
WFO wraps up another successful General Assembly, next stop Minnesota!
Over 400 participants from around the world, more than 70 international speakers. These are the numbers that made up the 2019 edition of the World Farmers’ Organisation General Assembly in Luxembourg. Rome, Italy, May 24th, 2019 - Over 400 [...]
UN Decade of Family Farming – Women and Youth as its transversal objective
The family and the farm are strongly interlinked; the family provides the main part of the labour force and controls the main resources on which the farm is based. Family and farm represent a unity that continuously co-evolves, fulfilling [...]
Navigating towards a more sustainable future for all: The Farmers’ Route has been set!
The 2019 edition of the World Farmers’ Organisation General Assembly, in Luxembourg, ended on May 22nd, taking home a huge success! Farmers’ leaders from WFO Member Organisations across the globe have given their seal of approval for the “Farmers’ [...]
Theo De Jager – a second term as WFO President
The Board of Directors was also subject to a renewal with the election of Mr. Arnold Puech d’Alissac, bureau member of Fédération national des syndicats d'exploitant agricoles (FNSEA), France, as Representative for the European Constituency, Mr. Abdelmajid Ezzar, President [...]
LUXEMBOURG 2019: WFO adopts an official position on AMR and VALUE CHAIN
WFO positions are the result of a truly bottom-up approach, according to which member organizations lead the development of balanced and consensual policy papers, by proposing the pressing issues, working on the position papers and approving them during the [...]
3rd AU-EU Agriculture Ministerial Conference
The 3rd African Union - European Union Agriculture Ministerial Conference will take place in the FAO premises in Rome and it will be co-hosted by the Africa Union Commission and the European Commission. AU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural [...]
Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
From May 13th to 17th 2019, the Global Platform on Disaster Reduction convened for the sixth time in Geneva, Switzerland, on the theme of “Resilience Dividend: Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Societies.” The conference, jointly organized by the UN Office [...]
“Data rights for farmers: ensuring a fair basis for digitalisation across Africa” at EXCO 2019
“The most important issue for farmers is the ownership of data. Farmers need to trust the source of data and the end user of the data. Who will use the data and what will they use it for? The [...]
World Farmers’ Organisation General Assembly. Luxembourg 2019
The World Farmers' Organization General Assembly, the most significant event for the institutional life of the world farming community, opens with the hope to inspire fruitful discussion and forward-looking steps, in order to drive the agriculture towards a brighter [...]
Brussels Development Briefing “The opportunities of blockchain for agriculture”
On May 15th, Theo de Jager, President of the World Farmers’ Organisation, was in Brussels to take part in the debate on how to make farmers better off in the value chain through technology within the context of the [...]
Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB-50)
The 50th sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Body for Implementation (SBI) and Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) will convene in Bonn, Germany, from 17-27 June 2019. The Bonn Climate Change conference will address numerous implementation issues [...]
GACSA Annual Forum 2019
The third Global Alliance for Climate Smart Agriculture Annual Forum will take on the weekend of 15-16 June 2019 at the Hilton Hotel in Bonn, Germany. This year’s Forum will focus on how GACSA members are supporting the scaling [...]
IGC Grains Conference 2019
The IGC Grains Conference is one of the world’s most established industry events, a forum for sharing knowledge and deepening business relationships. Attracting policymakers and operators from across the grains and oilseeds value chain, the two-day conference offers unrivalled [...]
ISF World Seed Congress 2019
The ISF World Seed Congress is the ISF flagship event which brings together the principal architects and decision makers of the global seed industry. The ISF World Seed Congress 2019 will be held in Nice, France. More than 1500 [...]
Global Launch of the UN Decade of Family Farming (2019-2028)
Adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 20 December 2017, the UN Decade for Family Farming 2019-2028 will serve as a framework for countries to develop public policies and investments to strengthen the position of family [...]
87th OIE General Session
The 87th General Session of the World Assembly of National Delegates of the OIE will be held from 26 to 31 May 2019, bringing together representatives of 182 OIE Members and observers from international organisations that have signed an [...]
Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is a critical component of the monitoring and implementation process of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030). The outcomes of the Global Platform inform the deliberations of the High-Level Political [...]
WFO Members working together for the benefit of farmers. News from WFO Members
On Wednesday, April 24th, in Voronezh, Russia, the Association of Peasant Farms and Agricultural Cooperatives of Russia (AKKOR) and the German Farmers’ Association (DBV) together with the Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA) signed a cooperation agreement for supporting African and Asian [...]
AGROECOLOGY: WFO brings the farmers’ voice into the debate
On April 25th, the WFO Head of Policy Development, Luisa Volpe, joined the event “Agroecology as a means to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals” co-organized by Swiss FAO National Committee, FAO and Swiss Permanent Representation. Speaking from the perspective [...]
WFO Members working together for the benefit of farmers
On Wednesday, April 24th, in Voronezh, Russia, the Association of Peasant Farms and Agricultural Cooperatives of Russia (AKKOR) and the German Farmers’ Association (DBV) together with the Andreas Hermes Akademie (AHA) signed a cooperation agreement for supporting African and [...]
Progress in halting cocoa related deforestation. News from WFO Members
The Réseau Ivoirien pour une Agriculture Durable (RIAD) celebrates the recent accomplishments of Côte d’Ivoire, one of the top cocoa-producing countries, to end deforestation and restore forest areas, according to the Cocoa & Forests Initiative. Read More [...]
WFO General Assembly 2019
The upcoming years promise new challenges and hopes: the world population is expected to grow to 10 billion by 2050, and the drastic effects of climate change are requesting huge transformations. Malnutrition in all its forms, whether undernourishment or [...]
Danish food production sets vision to be climate neutral in 2050. News from WFO Members
The Danish Agriculture and Food Council (DAFC) is launching a vision to be climate neutral by 2050, while sustaining or even increasing food production. The vision will be realized in a partnership with the Danish society and in agreement [...]
WFO takes the floor at the VI Global Conference on Family Farming
On March 28th, 2019, the WFO Secretary General, Arianna Giuliodori, joined on behalf of the World Farmers' Organisation, the VI Global Conference on Family Farming in Bilbao, Spain. The event represented a preparatory event of the launching of the [...]
VI Global Conference on Family Farming
Adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 20 December 2017, the UN Decade for Family Farming 2019-2028 will serve as a framework for countries to develop public policies and investments to strengthen the position of family [...]
WFO Delegation meets EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development
On Wednesday March 20th, the WFO President, Theo De Jager, as well as the Treasurer, Arnold Puech d'Alissac, and the Secretary General, Arianna Giuliodori, were in Brussels to meet with the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil [...]
Africa Climate Week: WFO brings the real-life perspective of farmers
Last week, over 2,500 delegates representing governments, business leaders and civil society stakeholders gathered in Accra, Ghana, within the 2019 Africa Climate Week (ACW2019), to discuss ways to advance climate action. This event was the first of the series [...]
Africa Climate Week 2019
Africa Climate Week (ACW) 2019 will convene in the lead-up to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit in September 2019, bringing together diverse actors from the public and private sectors. Participants will focus on how engagement between Parties and non-Party stakeholders [...]
“Where will agriculture be in the future?” WFO answers AHA students
On Monday 18th, WFO International Secretariat delegation, led by the Secretary General, Arianna Giuliodori, welcomed in its premises in Rome 24 young farmer students of Faculty of Agriculture Science, all coming from different parts of Germany. They are taking [...]
2019 FARMERS’ STUDY TOUR: Investigating agriculture’s potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
On January 27th, Theo De Jager, in his capacity of President of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), joined in New Zealand the annual Farmers' Study Tour organized by the Global Research Alliance (GRA) to investigate agriculture's potential to reduce greenhouse [...]
GFFA2019: Digital Solutions for Farming Today
From January 17th to 20th, 2019, Theo De Jager, in his capacity of President of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO), attended the 11th Global Forum on Food and Agriculture (GFFA) in Berlin, joining several panels and roundtables to make [...]
GFFA 2019: Looking ahead the leaders of the future farming
From January 17th to 19th, 2019, a young farmers' delegation of the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) joined the 11th Global Forum on Food and Agriculture (GFFA), that took place in Berlin, Germany, in the framework of International Green Week. This [...]
FAO and WFO join their forces to ensure farmers drive the global agricultural agenda
Rome, Italy, December 14th, 2018 – The World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) and the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have joined their forces to support, enhance and promote the central role that farmers are called to play to implement [...]