2014-International Year Of

Family Farming

Investing in family farming is

investing in a sustainable

food secure future

-Family-owned agricultural activities.

-Whole family engages in this business

-Labour provided by family members

-Important for growth of economy in rural

areas

Important for meeting the food

production demands particularly in

developing countries where large

scale commercial farms are not

established on a large scale.

MAINTAINENCE

OF

FOOD

SECURITY

Cultivation of

traditional crops

Farmers usually grow

traditional crops that supports the

variety of crops grown all over the world.

SUSTAINABILITY

Since the farmers’

source of income

is dependent on

the sustainability

of the land they

use the resources

judiciously.

Traditional organic techniques give

higher, healthier yields

As family farmers have proper

knowledge of local ecosystems, they

help in conserving environment.

Family farming employs

500 million+ people

all over the world

It strengthens local economy

and generates employment in the

non-farm sector as well!

CHALLENGESTO

FAMILYFARMING

Earning less

money

Lack of access to markets

No technological help

Lack of

funds

“The 2014 International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) aims to raise the profile of family farming and smallholder farming by focusing world attention on its significant role in eradicating hunger and poverty, providing food security and nutrition, improving livelihoods, managing natural resources, protecting the environment, and achieving sustainable development, in particular in rural areas.The goal of the 2014 IYFF is to reposition family farming at the centre of agricultural, environmental and social policies in the national agendas by identifying gaps and opportunities to promote a shift towards a more equal and balanced development. The 2014 IYFF will promote broad discussion and cooperation at the national, regional and global levels to increase awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by smallholders and help identify efficient ways to

support family farmers.”

The Asia-Pacific regional conference

on the UN-declared 'International Year

of Family Farming' will be held in

Chennai from August 7 to 10.

M S Swaminathan Research

Foundation (MSSRF) and the Food and

Agriculture Organization (FAO)will

organize the conference in partnership

with agencies like International

Development Research Centre, World

Food Programme and International

Fund for Agricultural Development

Providing

Information

Financial help

Technological

assistance

Strengthening land rights

Investing in research

Special attention to women

and young farmers

Spreading awareness

Investment in

sustainable

agricultural

practices

To maintain the agricultural and rural

development family farming is essential.

Thus, due attention should be paid to this sector to

have more productive and sustainable food systems