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 […]
Nazirartek, the heart of Bangladesh’s dry fish industry, has long been shaped by the rhythm of the sea and the sun. For decades, generations of fisherfolk in the coastal village have relied on traditional fish drying to earn a living. Today, Nazirartek stands as one of the country’s key hubs for dry fish production. Despite […]
Understanding Large-scale Land Acquisitions in AsiaRegional Learning Session ? January 30, 2026 (Friday)? 3:00–5:00 PM (Manila time)? Via Zoom We invite you to join the Regional Learning Session on Large-Scale Land Acquisitions in Asia, a timely discussion on how emerging “green” and climate-related investments are reshaping land use across the region. Across Asia, carbon projects, nature-based solutions, and other […]
At the Cambodian Farmer Federation Association of Agricultural Producers (CFAP-Cambodia), the vision is clear: farmers should not struggle alone in the marketplace. According to Sotha Sok, Chief Executive Officer of CFAP-Cambodia, their focus has been on connecting farmers to stable and reliable markets through agricultural contracts, linking cooperatives directly with companies and large buyers. By […]
The Federation of Cambodian Farmer Organizations for Development (FCFD) has been at the forefront of supporting farmers and cooperatives across Cambodia. With support from the APFP-FO4A program, FCFD has focused on strengthening farmer organizations by building their capacity, providing training in record management, business plan preparation, and the formation of producer groups, as well as […]
In Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, rice farming has long sustained rural livelihoods. Yet for many smallholder farmers, the cycle has been difficult to break—harvesting paddy only to sell it immediately at low prices, often to repay debts. This practice left farmers with minimal income and limited control over their produce. A transformative shift began in […]
