This dialogue was organized by Kenya and DR Congo Farmers Dialogue teams as FDI countries participated in Land and Security Dialogue at Caux, Switzerland in July 2017 which covered ; profitable land restoration, land governance and peace building. It’s aim was to pursue the lessons learned and resolutions made during Caux dialogue by both countries sharing their experiences, innovations and practices on the stated themes as a way of reaching farmers and partners in these countries.

Following the Cambodian International Farmers’ Dialogue in 2016, Cambodian farmers learn a lot through an exchange visit with South Korea.

When German and French farmers meet, they understand that they don’t know each other very well and that they face the same challenges! this is why these exchanges need to be encouraged!
The German version of the report is available.

'The resilience of farmers and the future of ASEAN farmers; Looking forward to sharing, solidarity and cooperation.'

Report of the ‘International Dialogue on Land and Security’,12-15 April, in Kabarnet, Baringo County, Kenya. Enhancing land and water governance for resilient communities In the dryland regions of the North Rift.

The International Dialogue on Land and Security, the first national-level dialogue deriving from the global Caux Dialogue on Land and Security held annually in Switzerland since 2013, was held successfully in Kabarnet, Baringo County,12-15 April 2016.

Jacinta Wanja from Kenya says that the Farmers Dialogues that she has attended have broadened her horizons. 'This is a very cost effective way of spreading new ideas that will increase food production'.

Pierre Lokeka from the Democratic Republic of Congo is a man with a passionate commitment to his country, a person who cares deeply for those who have suffered. With Italian financial support, he and his friends started the Kitumaini Centre in 2003, to promote agricultural development for people in great difficulty, especially the women who underwent war, violence and rape. Those women left with the children and rejected by their families are the prime focus of this initiative. This story is a significant contribution to the fight against all forms of human evil in order to restore the dignity of human lives.

Visiting the Romanian region of Transylvania in August 2015, farmers and agricultural officials from Mauges, western France, exchanged and explored ways of developing rural production and associated projects.

An important part of the international Farmers' Dialogue that took place in India in November was held at Asia Plateau, Panchgani. It followed the theme 'Empowerment of Women and Emerging Technologies.' The high point was to hear how new life develops in villages as women are finding the way and the confidence to play a fuller part on farms, in village life and the family.