date:Jun 24, 2015
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Since the launch of the 2014 International Year of Family Farming, FAO and various partners recognized the need for a more permanent vehicle to address family farming issues and support policy makers in building strong strategies to fight hunger and make agriculture more sustainable.
In addition to the global challenge posed by climate change, common obstacles for family farmers include limited access to land, credit and technology and poor basic services like water, sanitation and elec