Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services

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#AESA Blog! Discover how betel vine cultivation is empowering small farmers in West Bengal, turning tiny homestead plots into sustainable livelihoods. 🌱 📝 By Anindita Bhattacharya 👉 Read here: aesanetwork.org/how-betel-vine… #RuralDevelopment #SmallFarmers #Agriculture #BetelVine

#ReadNow India’s agri sector needs more than tools—it needs skills. Check out AESA’s latest review of “Skilling Indian Agriculture”—a deep dive into challenges, opportunities, and pathways for an empowered agri workforce. 🔗 aesanetwork.org/skilling-india… #Agriculture #Skilling #AESA

From disaster to growth🌋🧑‍🌾🫘 In #Tonga, Sivilaise and her women’s gardening group are reviving local food production with support from @IFAD's TRIP-II and PIRAS projects, improving #nutrition and rebuilding lives. 👇 shorturl.at/CfYVR

#AESAF2F “Innovation is not just about technology—it is about building an ecosystem." - Kalpana Sastry Read the full interview here: aesanetwork.org/insights-into-… #agristartups #incubationcentre #technologybusinessincubator #startupecosystem #agripreneur #smartfarming

Enjoy telling stories? ❤️ 🤝 Help us show how family farmers are leading the way in building climate-resilient & sustainable agrifood systems! Share your story👉 tinyurl.com/yazrvfft #FamilyFarming #ClimateChange

73% of women farmers now irrigate independently with solar pumps. No diesel. No debt. Just power—literally and figuratively. See how @oorjasolutions is changing rural India 👉 aesanetwork.org/powering-progr… #SolarIrrigation #WomenFarmers #ClimateSmartAg

Innovative agrifood solutions in action! 🌍 The #TAP_AIS Global Call Stories are out➡️20 powerful examples from around the world showing how capacity development drives sustainable change in agrifood systems. 🔗 Explore them: buff.ly/ho0yhwn #AgInnovation

🚨 Panel Alert! Asian students dominate Canada’s int’l classrooms—but many miss out on booming agri-food careers. 🎙️ Join the @APIRASnetwork & AESA discussion: “Higher Studies & Careers in Agri-food Extension in Canada” 🔗 Register: forms.gle/SRF2JyETN452bF… #StudyInCanada

#AESABookReview #ReadNow "For anyone invested in transforming South Asia’s agrarian and rural landscape, this book is not just worth reading—it is worth sharing, teaching, and reflecting upon." -Ram Datt Read the full book review: aesanetwork.org/changemakers-o…

Join #AESAEvents for a game-changing #PanelDiscussion on expanding career horizons in Extension! Our panelists: 1. @Suchiradipta (Researcher, @IWMI_) 2. Krithika Sundaram (Manager, @Shroffs_FT) 3. @Archanaag491 (Scientist, @mssrf) 📅 27 Feb | ⏰ 3:30 PM

#AESACourseReview of Advocacy course at @PhilanthropyUni "Advocacy plays a crucial role in promoting policies, programs, and initiatives that address farmers’ needs and interests." Read this interesting Advocacy course review by Ayush Lal here: aesanetwork.org/advocacy/

We invite you to contribute your valuable knowledge and experience to APIRAS! We are calling for contributions in the form of: Blogs, Good practice notes, Regional briefs & Policy briefs Send your submissions to: networkapiras@gmail.com Our website : apiras.net

#Reminder to Take Survey Celebrating 10 Years of AESA! 🌾 📋 Take our 3-min survey: forms.gle/4kEeSazNrUpjgM… Your voice matters! 💬 @APIRASnetwork @r_puskur @MaheshIVRI @nimisha_mittal @SaravananRajG @mssrf @PRADAN_India @WOTRIndia

#AESAGoodPracticesNote Discover how community-managed seed systems are preserving these varieties, enhancing food security & building climate resilience. 👉 Read more: aesanetwork.org/outstanding-ri… #SustainableAgriculture #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #SeedSystems

We’d love to hear about your experience with AESA Knowledge Products. Please take 3 minutes to fill out this short form: forms.gle/c3ujuqSPGfwKkr… @ravi_khetarpal @r_puskur @nimisha_mittal @FAOInnovation @FAOFFKP @SaravananRajG @MaheshIVRI @WOTRIndia @mssrf @cabcmssrf

#AESABlog Empowering Farmers Through Digital Innovation in Punjab, Pakistan 🌱 In this latest blog, @anjubuttar explores: How mobile-based platforms are revolutionizing agricultural extension services. Read more: aesanetwork.org/digital-extens…

SAVE THE DATE 🚨 Digitally Enabled Pluralistic Extension and Advisory Services 🌏 📅 17 Dec 2024 🕙 10:00–12:00 CET Explore EAS innovations & cases from Asia-Pacific! 📲 REGISTER NOW: buff.ly/4fUbsbn #AgInnovation

#AESABookReview #ReadingNow Read this insightful review by @benuverma21 of the book 'Springboard for Powering Women: Three Decades of SHG Movement' here: aesanetwork.org/springboard-fo… #SelfHelp #SHGs #Gender #Women

#AESAMyMeetingNotes New competencies, career opportunities, & research priorities in Agricultural Extension are shaping the future! 📖 Read more: aesanetwork.org/nypdp-on-new-c… #Agriculture #CareerGrowth #NYPDP #Sustainability

#WorldSoilDay2024 #AESABlog Healthy soil = sustainable future! Discover how participatory approaches empower farmers & communities to enhance soil health. Collaboration is key to sustainability! Read more: aesanetwork.org/how-participat… #SoilHealth #Agriculture #Innovation