In this episode of the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, we continue celebrating the Global Farmer Network’s 25th anniversary by highlighting climate solutions already happening on farms around the world.

Brazilian farmer Richard Franke Dijkstra shares his family’s remarkable journey, from immigrating to Brazil after World War II, to pioneering one of the most successful no-till and soil-health systems in the world. Richard explains how regenerative practices, farmer-led research, and strong community networks have transformed Brazilian agriculture and helped producers store more carbon, reduce erosion, and increase productivity.

With COP30 shining a spotlight on Brazil, Richard offers a grounded look at what sustainable agriculture really looks like directly from the field.

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Monica Ognio (Peru) is a farmer and teacher turning “imperfect” onions into a shelf-stable snack through infrared drying. Monica shares how technology, education, and women’s leadership drive retention, build human capital, and strengthen local communities—one team at a time

From a small village in Vietnam to the co-owner of one of the country’s largest high-tech farms, Mr. Liem Quoc Pham has built UniFarm into a model of resilience and innovation. In this episode of the Global Farmer Voices Podcast, we explore how UniFarm grew from an idea into a 1,000-hectare operation that supplies bananas, melons, jackfruit, and other crops across Asia and beyond.

Mr. Liem shares how he spent two years traveling the world to study farming practices in Israel, New Zealand, Japan, and Australia — knowledge he brought home to Vietnam. He explains how UniFarm fought back against Panama disease, developed new banana varieties, and built a biotech center to power the future of food. Most importantly, he emphasizes why technology is essential for efficiency, sustainability, and attracting young people into agriculture.

As the Global Farmer Network marks 25 years of advocating for technology choices, this conversation illustrates how one farm’s vision can have a ripple effect, educating farmers, inspiring students, and protecting both people and the planet.