Family Farming Collaboration Workshop: Farm Governance, Record-Keeping, and Integrated Pest Management
MANADO, 2 February 2026 – To modernize traditional agricultural practices, the Family Farming Collaboration Workshop was successfully held today, bringing together 60 stakeholders to formalize a more resilient and data-driven future for local agriculture. The event, hosted at a designated partner site, convened a diverse group including local farmers, representatives from farming families, and the facilitation team from the ACIAR UNSRAT partnership. The workshop aimed to address critical gaps in current farm management by focusing on two essential pillars: systematic record-keeping and advanced Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Strengthening Economic Independence A primary focus of the session was the transition toward disciplined financial administration. Through participatory modules, farmers were trained in the meticulous documentation of: “The goal is to provide farming families with the tools they need for true economic independence,” a representative from the facilitation team stated. “By treating the farm as a structured business, these families can better navigate… Read More »Family Farming Collaboration Workshop: Farm Governance, Record-Keeping, and Integrated Pest Management
