As the Global Farmer Network marks 25 years of mobilizing farmers for impact, this episode looks ahead to what the next generation of agriculture may hold.

Malwinder Singh Malhi is a third-generation farmer from Punjab, India, an advisor at Punjab Agricultural University, and an advocate for artificial intelligence in agriculture. In this episode, Malwinder shares how tradition and innovation can work side-by-side, from family farming legacies and education to AI-powered tools that are shaping the future of farming.

Malwinder shares how technology is engaging young people, supporting farmers, improving profitability, and helping build a healthier, more resilient global food system; one rooted in collaboration, learning, and farmer-to-farmer mobilization.

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.

To learn more about the Global Farmer Network and its mission, visit globalfarmernetwork.org.

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