In the village of Thlork Vien, Samaki Meanchey District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia a small dream began to grow. In 2019, with the guidance of the Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN) and support from local authorities, seven farmers came together to form an organic vegetable producers group, with the goal to produce healthier crops, […]
Women are the backbone of agriculture. They plant, harvest, process, trade, and nurture their families and communities. Yet for too long, their contributions have often gone unrecognized. Through the APFP-FO4A program, women farmers in Asia are stepping into leadership, building enterprises, and transforming their communities. The program has reached 17,411 direct women beneficiaries, empowering them […]
In the heart of Gujarat, India, in the quiet village of Kavitha, a revolution is unfolding — one led by women, rooted in the soil, and powered by solidarity. At the center of this transformation stands the Kavitha Daal Mill, a processing unit run entirely by women farmers. It is a proud symbol of SEWA’s […]
The Duy Tan Clean Agricultural Products Cooperative in Hai Duong Province, Vietnam, is led by a woman determined to protect local agricultural heritage. Nguyen Thi Quy, Director of the Cooperative, had a clear goal: restore and preserve the traditional Nep Cai Hoa Vang glutinous rice variety, expand production, and increase the income of cooperative members. […]
In commemoration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, AFA launches “1000 Solutions by Women Farmers”, highlighting women’s leadership across Asia while calling attention to the challenges and gender gaps they continue to face. From agroecology to climate resilience, women farmers are shaping solutions rooted in practice, care, and community. Follow the stories. Share […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gujarat, India – Meenaben Khokhar is a woman farmer from Mata na Math village in Kutch district, Gujarat, India. She completed her education up to Grade 10 and has been engaged in farming for over 25 years. Her family owns four acres of agricultural land, and farming has traditionally been their primary source of livelihood. Despite […]
