Celebration of International Year of Family Farming 2014 in Nepal

Presented by :

Trijan Singh

International Year of Family Farming 2014

National Implementation Committee Nepal

Secretariat: Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL)

“Fighting Against Hunger and Poverty”

Contents• International Year of Family Farming 2014• Facts of World• Map of Nepal• Facts of Nepal• Situation of Family Farming in Nepal• Objectives of Celebration of Family Farming in Nepal• Committees– National Implementation Committee– National Directive Committee– Advisory Committee

• Completed Activities• Outputs• Expected Results

International Year of Family Farming 2014

• December 22nd 2011, at 4.55 pm, New York time, the UN General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Family Farming-IYFF .

• World Rural Forum supported by hundreds of farmer organizations and other societies has initiated to promote family farming year 2014

• Overall goal encourage policymakers to focus on sustainability and development of the farmer

“Feeding the World,

Caring for Earth.”

“The time has come to re-launch

farming, and the international

Community should not squander the

opportunity.” Jacques Diouf,the General Director of (FAO)

About 3,000 million people

live in countryside

2,500 million are farmers

1020 million people suffer

hunger

Celebration of an International YearDedicated to Family Farming would create a unique opportunity to develop means, which

would assure in the medium and long term, a prosperous and sustainable familyagriculture development in the rural and fishing areas on all the continents, especially,

in the developing countries.

Facts of World

Celebration of Family Farming Year in Nepal

NACCFL

Map of Nepal Map of Nepal

Map of Nepal

Facts of Nepal

Total Population 26,494,504 (26.49 Million)

About 66% of the population depend on Agriculture

Contribute 36% on GDP

1.6 million People are facing food deficiency

People below poverty line 25.2%

Situation of Family Farming in Nepal

• Mainly subsistence oriented and yet not capable of feeding the people and facilitating economic development of the country

• Average annual growth rate of agricultural productivity is only 2.7 to 2.8 percent occurring during past two decades.

• The soaring food price is affecting the food security and increasing vulnerability

• Agriculture is becoming least preferable vocation to young generation within rural areas

Situation of Family Farming in Nepal

•Difficulties of accessing fair prices, resources and production inputs such as land, water, pasture, local high quality seeds and equipment

•Aging of the rural population due to migration of younger generations to urban centers. This is reducing the number of young people involved in Agriculture.

•Challenge of climatic changes and increased incidences of natural disasters. It has increased the vulnerability of both water intensive cropping system and rain fed agriculture.

•Lack of effective recognition of women’s roles in agriculture

Situation of Family Farming in Nepal

• Lack of participation of small farmers in decision making processes and policy formulation.

• Volatility of market prices due to different market factors e.g. political instability, unfair trade practices.

• Lack of policies and institutions that facilitate and strengthen family farming

• Government of Nepal recognizes the role of private sector, cooperatives and NGOs and has been more open to public private partnership in agriculture sector although there are several gaps in implementation.

Goal: Improved the living condition of rural women and men family farmers in Nepal

Objectives:• To lobby and policy advocacy in favor of Family

Farming, in the context of the IYFF-2014

• To identify and raise awareness of the issues and opportunities of family farming in rural areas.

Objectives of Celebration of Family Farming in Nepal

Committees

A. International Year of Family Farming 2014 National Implementation Committee Nepal

B. International Year of Family Farming 2014 National Directive Committee Nepal

C. International Year of Family Farming 2014 Advisory Committee Nepal

International Year of Family Farming 2014 National Implementation Committee Nepal

S.N. Organization NameOrganization

Type

1.Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Ltd.,

Secretariat

Farmer Organization

2. Central Tea Cooperative UnionFarmer

Organization

3. National Land Right ForumFarmer

Organization

4. Caritas Nepal NGO

5. Mode Nepal NGO

6. National Farmer Group AssociationFarmer

Organization

7. Central Fruit And Vegetable Cooperative UnionFarmer

Organization

8. Central Junar UnionFarmer

Organization

9. Nepal Central Beekeeping AssociationFarmer

Organization

International Year of Family Farming 2014 National Implementation Committee Nepal

S.N. Organization Name Organization Type

10. Nepal Central Consumer Cooperative UnionFarmer

Organization

11. Central Animal Husbandry UnionFarmer

Organization

12. Milk Production Central FederationFarmer

Organization

13. Herbal Central FederationFarmer

Organization

14. All Nepal Peasants’ FederationFarmer

Organization

15. Media Media

16. Nepal Development Initiative (NEDI) NGO

17.Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry

(FNCCI)Private

18. Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD), Nepal Government

International Year of Family Farming 2014 National Directive Committee Nepal

1 Patronage Honorable Minister, Ministry of Agriculture Development (MoAD) Nepal

2 Chairperson Secretary, MoAD Nepal 3 Member Directive Agriculture and Rural Development Planning Commission 4 Member Assistant Secretary, Prime Minister and Ministry Office 5 Member Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Finance Nepal 6 Member Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local

Development Nepal 7 Member Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation Nepal 8 Member Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Irrigation Nepal 9 Member Assistant Secretary (Planning), MoAD 10 Member Assistant Secretary, Ministry of Cooperative and Poverty Alleviation

Nepal 11 Member Vice Chancellor, Agriculture and Forestry University Nepal 12 Member Chief Executive Officer, Nepal Agriculture Research Council 13 Member Director General, Agriculture Department 14 Member Director General, Livestock Service Department 15 Member Director General, Department of Food Technology and Quality

Control

International Year of Family Farming 2014 National Directive Committee Nepal

16 Member Registrar, Department of Cooperative 17 Member Representative, National Agriculture Network 18 Member Chairperson, National Farmer Association Federation 19 Member Chairperson, National Cooperative Federation of Nepal 20 Member

Secretary)  Chairperson, Nepal Agriculture Cooperative Central Federation Limited (NACCFL)

International Year of Family Farming 2014 Advisory Committee Nepal

S.N. Organization Name Organization Type

1. Mr. Kul Chandra GautamFormer Asst. Joint Secretary,

UN

2. Mr. Keshab Prasad Badal

Chairperson,

National Cooperative

Federation of Nepal

3. Mr. Keshav Acharya Economist

4. Mr. Basudev DahalFormer Head of ADB Pacific

Operation

5. Dr. Rameshwor Khanal Former Finance Secretary

6. Dr. Hari Krishna Upadhaya

Chairperson, Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED)

7. Mr. Drone Raj KafleUnder Secretary, Ministry of

Agriculture Development

Completed Activities• Formed International Year of Family Farming 2014 National

Implementation Committee Nepal

• Formed International Year of Family Farming 2014 National Directive

Committee Nepal

• Formed an advisory committee of well known personalities

• Developed placards, banners and pamphlets

• Designed and distributed Jackets with IYFF Logo to promote family

farming throughout the country. The jackets have been mainly distributed

to farmer members. Farmers wear the jackets during important events like

annual general assembly, celebration of special events, rallies, march pass

and meetings to show solidarity on family farming.

• Organized mass orientation/awareness program on family farming in 75

districts of Nepal

Completed Activities

• Organized rallies/march pass program on family farming in 75 districts

of Nepal

• Organized mass orientation/awareness program on family farming at

500 Village Development Committees

• Organized signature collection campaigning

• Recognized and awarded 500 best farmers, who have been doing

inspirational family farming

• Organized press conference two times to inform activities of family

farming via different media.

• Organized interaction programs in three Institute of Agriculture and

Animal Science Campus under Tribhuvan University to inform and

motivate students and faculty about family farming.

Completed Activities

• Participated in regional and international family programs

• Developed separate website www.familyfarmingnepal.net.np

(Preliminary stage)

• Provided financial support to buy clay pot to 125 families of Kathmandu

valley to promote rooftop vegetable farming.

• Conducted 100 capacity development trainings at VDC level for farmers

leaders

• Conducted six capacity development trainings for young farmers leaders

• Developed television documentary and have been broadcasted from Nepal

Television

• Developed three radio jingles of family farming messages and have been

broadcasting from five radio FM networks in prime time

OutputsThe efforts of the NC Nepal are already paying off. To mention a

few examples:

• Government of Nepal recognized effort of NC Nepal and UN’s announcement, and formed IYFF

National Directive Committee under patronage of Honourable Minister of Ministry of

Agriculture Development (MoAD). This committee is chaired by secretary of MoAD which

includes 19 members representing different ministry and some farmer’s organization.

• Government of Nepal assigned the secretariat role of National Directive Committee to the

NACCFL, farmer organization.

• Government of Nepal sanctioned Rs. 10 million to celebrate family farming year 2014

• Family farming year 2014 succeeded to linked farmer organizations with government

organization

• Formed strong network of agricultural experts, representatives of farmer organizations, agro-

journalists and farmers.

Outputs

• Honourable Minister and Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture Development,

Local Development Officers, Major Political Parties Leaders, Policy Makers,

Journalists and Concerned Stakeholders interacted with small and family

farmers

• Government of Nepal and policy makers have shown commitment to make

pro family farming policy

• National and local newspapers, radio networks and television highlighted

news, articles and activities of family farming year 2014 in Nepal.

• NC Nepal has planned to celebrate family farming even after 2014.

Expected Results

• Information of the FF will be disseminated at least 50% of the Farmers of 14 Zone and 75 district of Nepal.

• It will be further increased eventually and reach up to 100% in next three years

• Involvement and motivating youth in FF• The target beneficiaries are fully sensitized on climate

change, food security and food sovereignty• Production of Well documented research paper on FF• Introduction of FF in university curriculum• Increased dialogue and support between policy makers and

rural farmers• Formulation of family farming friendly constitution, law and

policies

Completed Activities in Pictures

Mass Orientation and Rally Programs at Districts Level

People holding banner of family farming in rally program

People holding placards in rally program

Rally program in Makwanpur District

Honorable Minister and Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture Development participated conference program in Makwanpur District

Women participation on conference program in Makwanpur District Rally program in

Makwanpur District

Honorable Minister of Agriculture Development participated on rally program in Jhapa District

Majority of women farmer participated on mass orientation program in Jhapa District

Chairperson of NC Nepal delivering speech on mass orientation program in Jhapa District

High level governement official participated on orientation program in Jhapa District

Women signing song of family farming on mass orientation program in Dhading District

Rally program of family farming in Dhading District

Women participating conference program in Dhading District

Farmer dancing on conference program in Dhading District

Newspaper covering news of celebration of family farming in Nepal

People wearing jacket of family farming

Mass Orientation and Rally Programs at Village Development Committees (VDCs) Level

Orientation/Interaction program at Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University

Orientation/Interaction program at Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Palkihawa Campus, Rupandehi

Orientation/Interaction program at Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur Campus, Chitwan

Orientation/Interaction program at Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Paklihawa Campus, Lamjung

Orientation/Interaction program at Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur Campus, Chitwan

Press Conference on “Family Farming Year 2014” at Media International, Kathmandu

Interaction program organized at Ministry of Agriculture Development

Orientation Program on Roof Top Farming in Urban Areas

Orientation program on roof top farming in Kathmandu District

Orientation program on roof top farming in Kathmandu District

Applicants filling form for getting financial support for buying clay pot for roof top farming

Joint Secretaray, Ministry of Agriculture Development giving financial support to buy clay pot for roof top farming

Example of Roof Top Farming in Urban Areas

Urban women planting vegetables on roof top

Roof top farming in urban areas

Urban family involving on roof top farming

Urban family involving on roof top farming

Inauguration program of book of "Mountain Farming is Family Farming: A contribution from mountain areas to the International Year of Family Farming 2014”

Press meeting for inauguration of book of "Mountain Farming is Family Farming: A contribution from mountain areas to the International Year of Family Farming 2014"

Inauguration program of book of "Mountain Farming is Family Farming: A contribution from mountain areas to the International Year of Family Farming 2014"

NC Nepal exhibit stall of family farming in Haat Bazaar-Showcase, Sell, Share program organized by ICIMOD

NC Nepal exhibit stall of family farming in Haat Bazaar-Showcase, Sell, Share program organized by ICIMOD

National Committee Nepal Meetings in Presence of Advisory Committee

Namaste and Salute to the contribution of Family FarmersTHANK YOU!!!