In the vast green landscapes of Kotabumi, North Lampung, Indonesia, cassava stretches as far as the eye can see, rooted not only in the soil but in the livelihoods of thousands of farming families. This district contributes nearly 17% of the raw cassava supply for flour production across Lampung Province, positioning its farmers at the […]
Amid the growing challenges of climate change and declining soil fertility, farmers in Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia, are choosing a different path. Instead of relying on conventional farming methods, they are turning to organic agriculture—restoring the health of their land while nurturing hope for future generations. At the heart of this movement is APPOLI Boyolali. […]
In Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten province, Indonesia, farmers are increasingly feeling the impacts of climate change. Longer and harsher dry seasons make it difficult to grow staple crops such as rice. During these months, many families rely on harvesting wild forest honey as an important source of income. “During the dry season, we cannot […]
Kampong Thom, Cambodia – Since 2021, the Farmer and Water Net (FWN) has been helping Farmer and Water User Communities (FWUCs) in Cambodia move beyond their traditional roles and explore new opportunities to earn additional income. While FWUCs mainly focus on maintaining irrigation schemes, operating water systems, and collecting irrigation service fees, the APFP-FO4A project opened […]
The journey to the remote eastern part of Lebak District in Banten Province, Indonesia, leads to Hariang Village, a place nestled between steep mountains and rolling hills, where arenga palm trees have grown for generations. For hundreds of farmers, these trees are more than part of the landscape; they are a lifeline. Since 1989, the […]
In the food sovereignty area of SPI (Serikat Petani Indonesia) Indramayu, in Indramayu, West Java, Indonesia, farmers are working together to build a more resilient and sustainable future through agroecological rice production. For the Indramayu Indonesian Peasant Cooperative (KPI/SPI Indramayu), the journey has not been easy. Climate change has become one of the most pressing […]
Meghalaya, India – Baiengskhem Lapang, 30, is a farmer from Thad village in Umsning block, Ri-Bhoi district, where he lives with his wife and two children. On his one-acre plot, he cultivates seasonal vegetables, pineapples, and ginger using traditional methods passed down through generations. Farming has always been central to his life, but age-old practices offered […]
Lanao del Norte, Philippines – The Barangay Calube Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (BACFA-MPC), located in Barangay Calube, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for farmers, both members and non-members, by creating sustainable income-generating activities. The cooperative has approximately 183 active members engaged primarily in banana production, maintaining partnerships […]
