The Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) (Indonesian Peasant Union) continues to realize its concern for Indonesian agriculture, especially coffee cultivation by the community. According to Hendarman, Chairman of SPI Bengkulu Region, SPI wants to oversee the entire stages of community coffee cultivation, from the production chain to marketing. “In Bengkulu, SPI facilitates coffee commodities from upstream […]
FORCE 2.0 Workshop: Deepening Farmers’ Organisations Recognition, Capacity, and Engagement2-6 March 2026 | The Linden Suites, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Background The nine regional and two global farmers organisations (FOs) of the Family Farmers for Climate Action campaign are meeting for a workshop in Manila, Philippines, as a follow up of the 1st FORCE […]
This case study documents the journey of Ham Samboeun, a young woman farmer from the conflict?affected Samlot district of Battambang province, Cambodia. From a childhood marked by poverty, loss, and migration, she emerged as a successful agripreneur and was elected President of the Samras Kampong Lapov Agricultural Cooperative (SKLAC). Her experience illustrates how grassroots cooperative […]
The Small Farmer Cooperative Ltd. of Shree Antu, Ilam has been working to strengthen farmers’ livelihoods through various programs and projects. Among these, the establishment of the Small Farmer Tea Industries stands out as a major initiative aimed at adding value to locally grown tea and ensuring sustainable economic growth for member farmers. Ranju Parajuli, […]
The Small Farmer Agriculture Cooperative Ltd. (SFACL) Santapur, Rautahat, Nepal, has been a pillar of support for local dairy farmers for nearly two decades. Since its establishment in 2006, the cooperative has worked steadily to help smallholder farmers overcome poverty, strengthen their livelihoods, and improve their quality of life through the dairy sector. Despite facing […]
In Jhalthal, Jhapa, Nepal, dairy farming has long been a part of daily life for smallholder farmers. Yet for many years, selling milk was a struggle. Limited markets, low prices, and the challenge of transporting small quantities meant farmers earned far less than their hard work deserved. That reality began to change when the Small […]
The fishing activities by small-scale fisherfolk in Pandeglang, Banten Province, Indonesia, were affected by a tsunami in 2018. Meanwhile, the issues of illegal fishing and the use of environmentally destructive fishing gear, such as fish bombs and marine biota theft in the Ujung Kulon area, still haunt fisherfolk operating in Sumur District, Pandeglang. The Sumur […]
In commemoration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, AFA launches “1000 Solutions by Women Farmers”, highlighting women’s leadership across Asia while calling attention to the challenges and gender gaps they continue to face. From agroecology to climate resilience, women farmers are shaping solutions rooted in practice, care, and community. Follow the stories. Share […]
