Agronomic Council – Prerogatives of HCGI/HACIG
1. Promotion of Agricultural Human Rights
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Advocate for the rights of farmers, rural workers, and local communities to access land, water, seeds, and fair agricultural policies.
2. Food Security & Sovereignty
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Support initiatives that strengthen food availability, affordability, and sustainability, respecting the right of people to control their food systems.
3. Land Tenure and Access Advocacy
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Monitor and intervene in cases of land grabbing, unfair evictions, and ensure equitable access to arable land for vulnerable populations.
4. Support for Agroecology and Sustainable Farming
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Promote environmentally responsible, locally adapted, and socially equitable agricultural practices.
5. Capacity Building and Training
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Organize seminars, workshops, and training sessions for farmers and agronomists on sustainable agriculture, seed management, climate resilience, and rights-based farming.
6. Monitoring of Rural Development Projects
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Ensure government and private rural development programs respect human rights and deliver real benefits to local populations.
7. Advocacy for Fair Agricultural Trade
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Push for just and equitable market systems for agricultural products, protecting smallholder farmers from exploitation.
8. Climate Resilience and Environmental Integration
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Incorporate climate-smart agricultural approaches and support communities in adapting to environmental changes.
9. Protection of Indigenous Agricultural Practices
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Promote and defend traditional agricultural knowledge and practices that are sustainable and culturally significant.
10. National and International Partnership Building
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Engage with agricultural institutions, research centers, NGOs, and global food security bodies to drive equitable agronomic progress.
