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ORFC Global 2021

Full Programme

This seven-day programme offers over 150 sessions that have been programmed with partners and farming communities from across six continents.  It includes a mix of talks, panel discussions, workshops and cultural events on everything from farm practice to climate justice to indigenous knowledge. Please take some time to explore!

Please note that although workshops are free to all registered delegates, separate, advance registration is required for all workshops, and spaces are limited. Workshop registration opened to all registered delegates from Tuesday, 29 December 2020 and was sent via email. Register early to avoid disappointment!

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Please note the times in the online programme below should display in your local time zone.

Panel Discussion
21:00 - 22:00 GMT
Friday, 8 January

Rural Youth Forum: What Is the Future for Rural Areas Without Young People?

Migration of young people away from rural areas is taking place across the world, with fragile infrastructure and services cited as some of the key reasons for this demographic shift. Atop of the day-to-day disadvantages that rural youth face, the climate emergency, the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis threaten their futures. How can rural young people be better supported to create the change they wish to see in their rural areas? How can…

Panel Discussion

Speakers

Jennifer Amejja

Edna Kaptoyo

Rita Uwaka

Chair

Gertrude Pswarayi-Jabson

Languages

English, Français

12:00 - 13:00 GMT
Saturday, 9 January

African Women, Agroecology, Food Sovereignty and Community Forestry

Three African women, Jennifer Amejja, Edna Kaptoyo and Rita Uwaka, speak about the importance of women’s cultural, traditional knowledge and practice for food sovereignty, agroecology and community forest management. How they grow nutritious food, use and protect medicinal plants, select and exchange seed, establish vital community seed banks, provide livelihoods and support the local economy. Also how they protect forests, many of which are sacred, and ensure replenishment and restoration of watersheds.

Indigenous women…

Panel Discussion

Speakers

Wilberforce Laate

Joyce Ebebeinwe

Karen Nekesa

Sena ALOUKA

Chair

Bridget Mugambe

Languages

English, Français

13:00 - 14:00 GMT
Saturday, 9 January

Mainstreaming Agroecology in Africa’s Approach to Climate Change

AFSA is currently facilitating a campaign on mainstreaming agroecology in climate policies in 12 African countries and at the Africa regional level. The campaign includes mobilizing local actors, engaging government and reaching out to the general public through various media outlets. This session will share the experiences from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Togo. Sena Alouka from Togo we will share experiences of youth in rural Togo promoting agroecology for climate action and also share…

Panel Discussion

Speakers

Nury Martínez

Paul Nicholson

Chair

Catherine McAndrew

Languages

English, Español

14:00 - 15:00 GMT
Saturday, 9 January

La Via Campesina: The History of the Movement, How We Organise and What We Do

La Via Campesina made history in 1993 with the articulation of a global peasant movement. Since then they have grown to represent over 200 million peasants, small and medium size farmers, landless people, rural women and youth, indigenous people, migrants and agricultural workers from around the world, and have become a leading light in social movements organising for a vision of social and environmental justice. Built on a strong sense of unity, solidarity between these…

Panel Discussion

Speakers

Nury Martínez

Paul Nicholson

Chair

Catherine McAndrew

Languages

English, Español

14:00 - 15:00 GMT
Sábado, 9 de enero

La Vía Campesina: la historia del movimiento, cómo nos organizamos y qué hacemos

La Vía Campesina hizo historia en 1993, con la articulación de un movimiento campesino global. Desde entonces ha crecido para representar a más de 200 millones de campesinxs, agricultorxs pequeñxs y medianxs, personas sin tierra, mujeres y jóvenes rurales, migrantes y trabajadorxs agrícolas de alrededor del mundo, y se ha convertido en una guía para los movimientos sociales que se organizan con una visión de justicia social y ambiental.

Construida con base en un…

Panel Discussion

Speakers

Brett Tolley

Irmak Ertör

Thibault Josse

Chair

Joshua Stoll

Languages

English

14:00 - 15:00 GMT
Saturday, 9 January

Community Supported Fisheries: Small-scale Fisheries and Peasant Agriculture, Same Struggles, Similar Solutions

Our oceans are suffering from the ravages of industrial fisheries and gigantic factory ships hovering up fish stocks in record times. A single haul can be as much as 200 tonnes of fish. Not only is this devastating for fish stocks, it also deeply affects small scale coastal fisheries who are in danger of going out of business: no or little fish, low prices and no access to markets.

And just as Community Supported Agriculture…

Panel Discussion
16:00 - 17:00 GMT
Saturday, 9 January

Our Branches & Roots: Building Solidarity & Racial Justice in Our Movements

Horticultural, agricultural and environmental professions are some of the least diverse in Britain. In this session we will profile and celebrate the growing network of land workers, earth stewards, and nature connectors in the UK. We will discuss intersectional solidarity, social justice in food production spaces and the breaking of barriers impeding our collective liberation.

Farm Practice
Panel Discussion

Speakers

Mulugeta Worku

Dr. Lovemore C. Gwiriri

Guru Thiru

Chair

Prof Mark Eisler

Languages

English, Français

16:00 - 17:00 GMT
Saturday, 9 January

Goats: The Hidden Transformers

Goats play a transformative role around the world, particularly in harsh environments - reflecting climate, vegetation or conflict. They transform the most indigestible plant material into meat, milk and skins and are also increasing the economic independence and resilience of rural women.

Rothamsted is researching the role of goats in smallholder systems in Malawi and Botswana - focused on nutrition, socioeconomics and parasitology (through targeted selective treatment using metabolites from bioactive plants). Goats have…

Panel Discussion

Speakers

Valentina Vives

Katiussa Veiga

Javier Carrera

Alba Portillo

Chair

Ruchi Shroff

Languages

English, Español

18:00 - 19:00 GMT
Saturday, 9 January

Farmer’s Seed Systems in Latin America: A Perspective from the Field

Seed Guardians from four Latin American countries share their views and experiences regarding traditional seed saving, organic seed production, networking and the challenges with new laws and regulations. The situation may be difficult, but hope is rising!

In the last two decades, the consolidation of agribusiness in Latin America has pushed traditional farming to the fringes of agriculture. Genetic erosion, or the disappearance of traditional seeds, has been a direct effect of this. It is…