In a coastal village in Bangladesh, a group of 25 farmers came together under the banner of the Coastal Farmers Association. Led by Md. Akter Hossen, they dreamed of building a productive, sustainable, and resilient food system. The Coastal Farmers Associaiton is one of the farmer groups supported by the APFP-FO4A program. The group began […]
In Ranashia, Thakurgaon, farmers are transforming their livelihoods by producing mustard oil under their own cooperative brand, selling directly to both wholesale and retail markets. The Ranashia ICM Krishan Krishani Somobay Samity Limited received USD 28,260 in funding from the APFP-FO4A program for its business plans focused on the production of mustard oil and maize. […]
In northern Bangladesh lies Panchagarh, a region known for its tea gardens. For decades, smallholder farmers here have grown tea leaves, yet earned very little from their hard work. Many were forced to sell to factories at unfair prices and endure long delays in payment after delivering their harvests, often resulting in losses rather than […]
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 […]
Nazirartek, the heart of Bangladesh’s dry fish industry, has long been shaped by the rhythm of the sea and the sun. For decades, generations of fisherfolk in the coastal village have relied on traditional fish drying to earn a living. Today, Nazirartek stands as one of the country’s key hubs for dry fish production. Despite […]
Dhaka, Bangladesh – COAST Foundation, the national implementing agency of APFP-FO4A in Bangladesh, successfully held a national-level wrap-up workshop on 29–30 November 2025 at the Lakeshore Hotel, Dhaka. The event marked five years of cooperative-based agricultural development under the APFP-FO4A program. The workshop brought together government officials, academia, development partners, and farmer organizations (FOs) to review […]
Participatory planning and implementation are crucial to protect fisheries resources and ensuring food security. Sustainable Resource Management, Biodiversity Conservation, and Alternative Livelihoods are the means for the Survival of Small-Scale Fishers. These were among the key messages raised during a rally and awareness-raising event organized by the COAST Foundation in Cox’s Bazar on November 21, in […]
On 24 September 2025, COAST Foundation and Bangladesh Farmers Forum, with support from the APFP-FO4A program, organized a roundtable discussion titled “COP30: Expectations and Challenges for Small-scale Farmers and Fishers,” bringing together leaders from farming and fishing communities to highlight their climate-related concerns. Speakers emphasized that the rights and roles of small-scale farmers and fishers remain largely […]
