Int’l community lauds PHL’s contributions to 2014 IYFF

Officials and representatives from various family farmers’ organizations and institutions under the United Nations declared the 2014 International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) a success and lauded the Philippines for hosting its Global Closing Ceremony last November 27, 2014 at the Dusit Thani in Makati City. Food and Agriculture Organization-Office for Partnerships, Advocacy and Capacity Development Director Marcela Villareal said that the international community is in debt to the Philippines for the successful celebration of the 2014 IYFF. Meanwhile, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Proceso Alcala accepted the Legacy Document of 2014 IYFF and the Way Forward which was presented by IYFF Steering Committee (ISC) Chairperson Lupiño Lazaro. The closing event was organized by the ISC, in collaboration with the DA, Department of Agrarian Reform, and Department of Foreign Affairs. The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries assisted in the conduct of the said event, which aimed to revisit IYFF activities and achievements during its year-long celebration, including presentation of outputs, and to affirm the course of action in continuing the process of promoting and supporting family farmers and smallholder farmers. (Photo courtesy of Mac Garcia, DA OSEC).

Source: http://nafc.da.gov.ph/NAFCNEWs/2014/laud.html