Across countries and contexts, the Voices for Just Rural Transitions (V4JRT) initiative is working to ensure that farmers’ voices are not only heard, but shape the policies that affect their lives. From local communities to national dialogues and global platforms, these country stories highlight how lived experiences, local knowledge, and multi-stakeholder engagement come together to inform more inclusive, resilient, and just food systems.
In Pati, Central Java, Indonesia, farmers, civil society, and policymakers came together to explore how public support to food and agriculture can better reflect realities on the ground. Through a Photovoice exhibition, farmers shared their lived experiences, creating space for dialogue, building trust across stakeholders, and laying the foundation for more inclusive and responsive policy processes.
In Brazil, the Mic is ON across the system — from national policy discussions in Brasília to field visits in Arinos. By engaging with government institutions, farmer organisations, and local communities, the work connects policy with lived realities, highlighting how access to credit, public programmes, and support services shape farmers’ experiences. These insights help inform more inclusive and effective approaches to agricultural policy and subsidy reform.
In Philippines, the Mic is ON for global exchange — bringing together diverse stakeholders for a South–South learning workshop on repurposing public support for climate and soil health. Drawing on lessons from Malawi, Brazil, and Indonesia, the discussion connected global insights with the Philippine context, exploring both the opportunities and the real bottlenecks in advancing more sustainable and resilient food systems.
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In Nachingwea, Tanzania, the Mic is ON, bringing farmers and civil society voices into the heart of policy conversations. Through a local workshop, participants shared the challenges they face, from soil degradation to limited access to inputs and subsidies, while also highlighting practical solutions grounded in local knowledge. These exchanges are helping shape more inclusive approaches to repurposing agricultural support, ensuring that policies better reflect realities on the ground.
Voices for Just Rural Transitions is led by Clim-Eat and the University of Leeds. It is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO).
