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 […]
In Ranashia, Thakurgaon, farmers are transforming their livelihoods by producing mustard oil under their own cooperative brand, selling directly to both wholesale and retail markets. The Ranashia ICM Krishan Krishani Somobay Samity Limited received USD 28,260 in funding from the APFP-FO4A program for its business plans focused on the production of mustard oil and maize. […]
In northern Bangladesh lies Panchagarh, a region known for its tea gardens. For decades, smallholder farmers here have grown tea leaves, yet earned very little from their hard work. Many were forced to sell to factories at unfair prices and endure long delays in payment after delivering their harvests, often resulting in losses rather than […]
Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest consumers of rice, yet access to quality rice seeds remains a major challenge. For most farmers, the lack of quality seeds leads to low yields, rising debt, and less food for their families. The Ghoraghat Krishak Mohila Samabaya Samity Limited is a cooperative led by women farmers that […]
