Family farming is part of the solution to the hunger problem
More than 90% of farms are run
by an individual or a family and they produce about 80% of the world's
food occupying around 70-80% of farm land
24 Dec 2014 The United Nations launched the 2014 International Year of Family Farming to stress the vast potential family farmers have to eradicate hunger and preserve natural resources.
In both developed and developing countries, more than 500 million, or nine out of ten, farms are managed by families, making family farms the predominant form of agriculture. They not only produce about 80% of the world’s food but also serve as custodians of about 70 – 80% of farm land.
The State of Food and Agriculture 2014: Innovation in family farming, analysed family farms and their role in ensuring global food security, poverty reduction and environmental sustainability.
The International Year of Family Farming may be coming to an end, but family farming still remains a key part of the solution to the hunger problem. Family farmers need to be supported so they can achieve their full potential.
You can do your part by sharing this infographic and spreading the word. Raise awareness about the precious contribution that family farmers make to a sustainable and food secure future for all.
In both developed and developing countries, more than 500 million, or nine out of ten, farms are managed by families, making family farms the predominant form of agriculture. They not only produce about 80% of the world’s food but also serve as custodians of about 70 – 80% of farm land.
The State of Food and Agriculture 2014: Innovation in family farming, analysed family farms and their role in ensuring global food security, poverty reduction and environmental sustainability.
The International Year of Family Farming may be coming to an end, but family farming still remains a key part of the solution to the hunger problem. Family farmers need to be supported so they can achieve their full potential.
You can do your part by sharing this infographic and spreading the word. Raise awareness about the precious contribution that family farmers make to a sustainable and food secure future for all.
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