Located in Julampitiya, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, the Julampitiya Sanasa Society is a thriving farmers’ cooperative specializing in pepper production. With a membership of 46 individuals—31 of whom are women and 12 are youth—the cooperative is part of the larger SANASA society network, which boasts 400 members. The cooperative primarily focuses on pepper while also […]
The Agriculture Ministry is overhauling the production structure for rice, shrimp, chicken, rubber and fruits to improve revenues for farmers and the overall economy.
Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, the agriculture minister, said that the action plan, to be finalised this month, was aimed at selecting the types of crops and farm products suitable for different regions and changing the market's dynamics.
The goals include a 4-5% increase in gross domestic product in the agricultural sector, forecast to be valued at around 700 billion baht next year, with an expected value of 950 billion baht by 2008.
Located along Ahugoda Temple Road in Pothuhera, Sri Lanka, the Ahugoda SANASA Primary Society has been a registered cooperative since 1983, playing a crucial role in supporting local rice farmers. With 2,500 SANASA Society members, including 75 farmers (40 women and 10 youth) and five primary farmer organizations, the cooperative focuses on parboiled rice production […]
Located in Anggamana Village, Central Province, Sri Lanka, the Angammana Sanasa Society has been serving farmers for over 39 years, evolving into a strong cooperative with 1,200 members, including 175 farmers—90 of whom are women and 55 are youth. Established in 1958 with just 41 members contributing shares worth LKR 100 (USD .34) each, the […]
SANASA conducted the APFP-FO4A National Transition Planning Workshop at the SANASA Campus in Kegalle, Sri Lanka, on 28 October 2024. The workshop brought together representatives of organizations participating in the APFP-FO4A program, delegates from the Regional Implementing Agency, and government representatives. Click here to view more photos The Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Program (APFP) – Farmers’ Organizations […]
Agricultural cooperatives play a crucial role in promoting equality and fostering the engagement of women and youth in the socio-economic arena. The initiative “Empowering women and youth through inclusive cooperatives and agricultural value chains toward peace and development in Mindanao” aims to enhance gender equality and ensure the active participation of young farmers in […]
The Melon Association Siem Reap Meanchey (MASC) addresses climate finance challenges through a three-year strategic business action plan that aims to improve the association’s capacity for collective sales and purchases, enhance market supply, and better utilize revolving funds inclusively year-round. Upon the implementation of this business plan, MASC has seen significant growth and success through […]
In Cambodia, the price of rice (paddy) often falls below KHR 1,000 (USD .24), discouraging farmers from producing rice for commercial purposes. To help its rice-producing members, the Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN) reached out to AMRU Rice Company, which was interested in sourcing organic jasmine rice. FNN facilitated a contract farming partnership between […]
