In the quiet, green expanses of Kynrud Village in Mairang Block, Eastern West Khasi Hills, farmer Sentenary Diengdoh begins each day tending to her land, her crops, and the livelihood that sustains her family. For as long as she can remember, farming has been her way of life. On her five acres of land, Sentenary […]
West Sulawesi, Indonesia – In Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, cocoa farmers are working together to change the face of the cocoa industry. The Amanah Farmer Organization and Mitra Agribisnis Mandiri Amanah, producers of cocoa in the region, are leading innovations aimed at improving farmers’ welfare and ensuring the sustainability of the cocoa commodity. This […]
South Sulawesi, Indonesia – In the highlands of Toraja, coffee has long been more than just a crop; it is a way of life. For generations, smallholder farmers have cultivated the rich, volcanic soil to produce Toraja’s world-renowned Arabica beans. Yet, despite the global demand for their coffee, many farmers struggled to secure fair prices and […]
Pandeglang, Indonesia – The Hanjuang Cooperative has been at the forefront of promoting collective marketing for Apis dorsata forest honey, better known as the giant honey bee, among communities in Pandeglang. This initiative seeks to improve the economic situation of farmers living in and around Ujung Kulon National Park, in Pandeglang Regency. “The majority of farmers here rely […]
Agriculture is the backbone of Cambodia’s economy, employing approximately 75% of the population. Women play a central role in this sector, accounting for nearly 80% of the agricultural workforce, particularly in farm management and animal husbandry. This strong presence of women in agriculture is reflected at the community level through women-led cooperatives such as the Cheab […]
Yasmeen, a 44-year-old resident of Sultanabad, Gilgit, Pakistan lives with her family of five. Due to family commitments, she was unable to work full time despite graduating with a college degree. She practiced traditional vegetable farming but the yield was too low to sell in local markets and barely met her household’s needs. Limited awareness […]
Cebu, Philippines – In 2014, a small group of 23 individuals founded the Pestales Agriculture Cooperative, which is currently based in Hayunan, Jampang, Argao, Cebu, Region VII, Philippines. At the time, Jenalyn Entoy and her friends were visiting Caleriohan, Dalaguete, Cebu, unaware that a transformative journey in sustainable farming was just beginning. With only a […]
Bibek Rai, a 30-year-old resident of Suryodaya Municipality-10, Ilam District, Koshi Province, Nepal, is a young and passionate tea farmer and entrepreneur. He is affiliated with the Ratnachowk Tea Producer Cooperative Society Ltd. and serves as a member of the youth committee of the Central Tea Cooperative Federation (CTCF) Nepal, a member of the Asian […]
