For Environment, Democracy and Livelihoods
ForestAction Nepal has been working actively for promotion of Agroecology in Nepal, through collaboration with various stakeholders. The organization’s emphasis on media mobilization as a key strategy to raise awareness about food and agriculture issues is crucial for promoting Agroecology in Nepal. By working closely with agricultural journalists and organizing interactive workshops, ForestAction Nepal ensures that contemporary food and agriculture issues are highlighted and discussed.
In line with this approach, a half-day interactive workshop was held in Tokha, Kathmandu on July 27, 2024. The workshop brought together a diverse group of participants, including a Parliamentarian from Bagmati Province, the Mayor of Tokha Municipality, government officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Chairperson of the National Farmers Groups Federation, members of the Alliance of Agriculture for Food and agricultural journalists representing various media houses.
During the workshop, the participants engaged in discussions focusing on the crucial role of the media in amplifying the voices of smallholder, landless, and women farmers. Challenges faced by agricultural journalists in accessing authentic data from the government and in covering agricultural issues were also discussed.
Despite these challenges, the journalists expressed their commitment to addressing various agriculture-related issues in the media and also sought for support and collaboration with key stakeholders to strengthen their efforts and improve the representation of agriculture in the media.
