The 13th National Farmers Forum, held from November 25th to 26th, 2024, made a profound impact on Cambodia’s path to sustainable agriculture. With 260 passionate participants—including farmers, 40 NGOs, policymakers, and industry experts—alongside 40 inspiring guest speakers, this two-day event sowed the seeds for innovation, resilience, and unity in the sector.
Key Highlights That Sparked Action:
🌾 Sustainable Practices: Shaping policies that balance land preservation with increased agricultural productivity.
🤝 Stronger Cooperatives: Fostering networks that build resilient farming economies.
💡 Youth & Technology: Empowering the next generation with cutting-edge tools and ideas.
👩🌾 Women’s Empowerment: Advocating for equitable leadership and access to resources.
🌍 Climate Resilience: Uniting all generations to confront pressing environmental challenges.
Inspiring Success Stories:
🌱 Agroecology: Transforming Cambodia’s farming landscape with sustainable techniques.
📲 Tech Innovation: Turning farms into hubs of productivity with technological tools.
👩🎓 Youth Leadership: Nurturing tomorrow’s eco-innovators through leadership programs.
👩🌾 Natural Farm: Demonstrating the power of community collaboration.
While the forum celebrated these achievements, it also boldly addressed the sector’s challenges—financial struggles, reliance on chemicals, and gender disparities—transforming them into actionable opportunities:
💰 Microfinance Partnerships: Providing smallholders with critical financial support.
🌾 Organic-first Policies: Promoting healthier, more sustainable farming practices.
📈 Expanded Market Linkages: Connecting Cambodian farmers to global markets.
Our Commitment to the Future:
🌟 Empowering youth and women to take the lead in eco-agriculture.
🌟 Building climate-resilient farming communities through knowledge sharing.
🌟 Advocating for renewable energy integration in farming practices.
This forum was more than an event—it was a movement, a pivotal step toward a resilient, inclusive, and prosperous agricultural future. Together, we can cultivate a Cambodia that nurtures not only its people but also its dreams. 🌱
Thank you for supporting, sharing your experiences with us and attending this vital forum! Let’s keep the momentum alive and thrive through promoting sustainable agriculture for all with #FarmersForum2024! 🌿
