Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services

Networking, advocacy, and capacity building for agricultural advisory services.

[Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services @APIRASnetwork]

Welcome to the official Twitter account of the Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services Network!

[Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services @APIRASnetwork]

#APIRAS Steering Committee met today!

Key highlight: Virginia Cardenas (PhilEASNet/RAS-SEA) & Souvanthong Namvong (MELA) have been confirmed as our @infogfras reps as we gear up for the General Assembly.

Thank you to all participants for driving this forward!

#AsiaPacific

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#AESA Blog!

Discover how betel vine cultivation is empowering small farmers in West Bengal, turning tiny homestead plots into sustainable livelihoods. 🌱

📝 By Anindita Bhattacharya
👉 Read here: https://t.co/lTR7GkQkO2

#RuralDevelopment #SmallFarmers #Agriculture #BetelVine

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#ReadNow
India’s agri sector needs more than tools—it needs skills.

Check out AESA’s latest review of “Skilling Indian Agriculture”—a deep dive into challenges, opportunities, and pathways for an empowered agri workforce.

🔗 https://t.co/VXREUb7E5D

#Agriculture #Skilling #AESA

[IFAD Asia @IFADAsia]

From disaster to growth🌋🧑‍🌾🫘

In #Tonga, Sivilaise and her women’s gardening group are reviving local food production with support from @IFAD's TRIP-II and PIRAS projects, improving #nutrition and rebuilding lives. 👇
https://t.co/Yl476jhXfK

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#AESAF2F

“Innovation is not just about technology—it is about building an ecosystem."
- Kalpana Sastry

Read the full interview here: https://t.co/TC8DACzBMi

#agristartups #incubationcentre #technologybusinessincubator #startupecosystem #agripreneur #smartfarming

[FAO Family Farming @FAOFFKP]

Enjoy telling stories? ❤️

🤝 Help us show how family farmers are leading the way in building climate-resilient & sustainable agrifood systems!

Share your story👉 https://t.co/kCHVi3tLFJ

#FamilyFarming #ClimateChange

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

73% of women farmers now irrigate independently with solar pumps.

No diesel. No debt. Just power—literally and figuratively.

See how @oorjasolutions is changing rural India 👉 https://t.co/mOitfrsuhx

#SolarIrrigation #WomenFarmers #ClimateSmartAg

[Tropical Agriculture Platform (TAP) @TAP_G20]

Innovative agrifood solutions in action! 🌍

The #TAP_AIS Global Call Stories are out➡️20 powerful examples from around the world showing how capacity development drives sustainable change in agrifood systems.

🔗 Explore them: https://t.co/SPEeoqu1tD

#AgInnovation

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

🚨 Panel Alert!

Asian students dominate Canada’s int’l classrooms—but many miss out on booming agri-food careers.

🎙️ Join the @APIRASnetwork & AESA discussion:

“Higher Studies & Careers in Agri-food Extension in Canada”

🔗 Register: https://t.co/KzzMJMv7eN

#StudyInCanada

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#AESABookReview #ReadNow

"For anyone invested in transforming South Asia’s agrarian and rural landscape, this book is not just worth reading—it is worth sharing, teaching, and reflecting upon."

-Ram Datt

Read the full book review: https://t.co/r27m9i2qZU

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

Join #AESAEvents for a game-changing #PanelDiscussion on expanding career horizons in Extension!

Our panelists:
1. @Suchiradipta (Researcher, @IWMI_)
2. Krithika Sundaram (Manager, @Shroffs_FT)
3. @Archanaag491 (Scientist, @mssrf)

📅 27 Feb | ⏰ 3:30 PM

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#AESACourseReview of Advocacy course at @PhilanthropyUni

"Advocacy plays a crucial role in promoting policies, programs, and initiatives that address farmers’ needs and interests."

Read this interesting Advocacy course review by Ayush Lal here: https://t.co/oxxdiCTg99

[Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services @APIRASnetwork]

We invite you to contribute your valuable knowledge and experience to APIRAS!

We are calling for contributions in the form of: Blogs, Good practice notes, Regional briefs & Policy briefs
Send your submissions to: [email protected]
Our website : https://t.co/BBRlgA9QuR

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#Reminder to Take Survey

Celebrating 10 Years of AESA! 🌾

📋 Take our 3-min survey: https://t.co/trcq1a5DdP

Your voice matters! 💬

@APIRASnetwork @r_puskur @MaheshIVRI @nimisha_mittal @SaravananRajG @mssrf @PRADAN_India @WOTRIndia

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#AESAGoodPracticesNote

Discover how community-managed seed systems are preserving these varieties, enhancing food security & building climate resilience.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/U7vbWE5q2G

#SustainableAgriculture #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #SeedSystems

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

We’d love to hear about your experience with AESA Knowledge Products. Please take 3 minutes to fill out this short form: https://t.co/eaiLGkEfkT

@ravi_khetarpal @r_puskur @nimisha_mittal @FAOInnovation @FAOFFKP @SaravananRajG @MaheshIVRI @WOTRIndia @mssrf @cabcmssrf

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#AESABlog

Empowering Farmers Through Digital Innovation in Punjab, Pakistan 🌱

In this latest blog, @anjubuttar explores: How mobile-based platforms are revolutionizing agricultural extension services.

Read more: https://t.co/Icm9tMrPOl

[FAO Innovation @FAOInnovation]

SAVE THE DATE 🚨

Digitally Enabled Pluralistic Extension and Advisory Services 🌏
📅 17 Dec 2024
🕙 10:00–12:00 CET

Explore EAS innovations & cases from Asia-Pacific!

📲 REGISTER NOW: https://t.co/A6qcQILcSA

#AgInnovation

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#AESABookReview #ReadingNow

Read this insightful review by @benuverma21 of the book 'Springboard for Powering Women: Three Decades of SHG Movement' here: https://t.co/v1NLVTEClh

#SelfHelp #SHGs #Gender #Women

[Agricultural Extension in South Asia (AESA) @AESA_Network]

#AESAMyMeetingNotes

New competencies, career opportunities, & research priorities in Agricultural Extension are shaping the future!

📖 Read more: https://t.co/p6XiGQuuGQ

#Agriculture #CareerGrowth #NYPDP #Sustainability