In Pangandaran, West Java, Indonesia, the land has always been a source of life. For generations, farmers have sown not just crops, but also hope for stability, for dignity, and for their families’ future. But in recent years, that hope has been shaken. The climate has become unpredictable. Rains linger longer than expected, flooding fields […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
