In the highlands of Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, coffee farming has long been part of the region’s heritage. Yet in many villages, aging coffee trees and limited technical knowledge have reduced productivity and made it difficult for farmers to sustain their livelihoods. “On average, the coffee plants in Toraja are already very old, which results […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For 45 years, Kosterwell Lyngdoh Nonglait of Maweitkhlieh village in Mairang Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, India, has lived the life of a dedicated farmer. On his land, he cultivates paddy, fruits such as guava and pineapple, and a variety of vegetables, including squash, pumpkins, and French beans. Alongside crop cultivation, he also […]
Meghalaya, India – Noni Lyngdoh, 39, a mother of five from Patharkhmah village, Jirang block, Ri-Bhoi district, struggled with limited market access, dependence on middlemen, post-harvest losses, and unstable crop prices. Though she cultivated a diverse range of crops and was an active member of her community, securing a stable income and improving her family’s nutrition […]
In the hills of Thad Village in Umsning Block, Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, India, the fields have always been part of Deigracia Ryngtong’s life. As a farmer, she has long tended to ginger, pineapple, and chillies. These crops have supported her family for years. But for Deigracia, farming was more than a livelihood; it became the […]
In the village of Umkadhor, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, India, woman farmer City Sohkhwai tends to her one-acre farm with dedication. On this plot of land, she grows ginger, pineapple, paddy, and arecanut, while also raising pigs and backyard chickens. Support from the North East India Committee on Relief and Development (NEICORD) played an important role […]
