Umnugobi Province, Mongolia – The Lusyn Serchim Cooperative, a member of the National Association of Mongolian Agricultural Cooperatives (NAMAC), was established in 2013 with 109 members. The cooperative helps its members sell their livestock raw materials in order to increase their main income. Currently, the cooperative has 205 members. In October 2017, Amgalan Khungee, manager of the […]
I am Shiela Lyn A. Nollan, 32 years old, from Pamplona, Camarines Sur, Philippines. I know little about agriculture because we used to own a farm, which we had to mortgage when my father got severely sick. Growing up, I engaged in sports and it became an important aspect of my life. Sports became my […]
My name is Hamad Ashraf, 24 years old, a graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Sargodha. I have a passion for agricultural development. My father is a farmer. He owns 5 acres of land. My elder brother is serving in the army but I preferred to get an education in agriculture […]
I am Pham Van Thuong, born in 1990 into a farming family in Huong Son commune, Lang Giang district, Bac Giang province, Vietnam. I am standing on the family farm as I write this letter. One month ago, the land was covered by the color of lily in a high-tech greenhouse. I apply indoor growing […]
I am Russell Zolas Deocariza, a young farmer-member of the Golden Parauma Agriculture Cooperative in the Philippines. At a young age, I was already engaged in farming even if my family does not own land. During my years of farming, I experienced hardships and hindrances, but I still dream of a better life in the […]
Kegalle, Sri Lanka – In Kegalle, Sri Lanka, Disna is known for her vibrant cut-flower cultivation and plant nursery, an enterprise she has nurtured with care and determination. As a member of the Uththamavi Women Agri Entrepreneurs Society, she is one of many women transforming their passion for plants into a sustainable livelihood. Disna’s journey began with […]
Darshi Jayasinghe used to work as a production supervisor, but chose to leave her career to focus on raising her family. While adjusting to life as a homemaker, she found a new purpose: growing her own vegetables right in her backyard. Darshi started cultivating beans, okra, tomatoes, and chilies, turning her home garden into both […]
In the face of hardship, resilience often shines the brightest. For Chamila Weerasingha of Sri Lanka, this resilience took the form of creativity, persistence, and an unwavering commitment to her family’s well-being. Chamila began her small food business to supplement her family’s income. For a time, things were going well—until the COVID-19 pandemic struck. With lockdowns keeping […]
