In the village of Umkadhor, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, India, woman farmer City Sohkhwai tends to her one-acre farm with dedication. On this plot of land, she grows ginger, pineapple, paddy, and arecanut, while also raising pigs and backyard chickens. Support from the North East India Committee on Relief and Development (NEICORD) played an important role […]
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 […]
Jaringan Masyarakat Tani Indonesia (JAMTANI) continues to introduce new breakthroughs to support the welfare of disadvantaged communities. Supported by the APFP-FO4A program, JAMTANI has carried out a policy advocacy initiative to help formulate the Regional Action Plan (RAD) for Climate Change Adaptation in Pangandaran Regency, West Java. This serves as an important foundation for climate-friendly […]
Central Java, Indonesia – The Jaringan Masyarakat Tani Indonesia (Indonesian Farmer Community Network) (JAMTANI) has been at the forefront of encouraging corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that promote renewable energy and create self-sufficient villages. Through the APFP-FO4A program, JAMTANI has implemented one of its initiatives on Nusakambangan Island, in Cilacap Regency. According to Kustiwa Adinata, Chairman of JAMTANI, the initiative […]
Central Sumatra, Indonesia – Kerinci Regency, located in Jambi Province, is known as one of Indonesia’s main producers of cinnamon. Contributing around 80% of the country’s total cinnamon supply, this region plays an important role in sustaining Indonesia’s spice industry. At the heart of this success is Tani Sakti Alam Kerinci Farmer Organization (TAKTIK), which continues to inspire […]
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 […]
West Java, Indonesia – The Amartapadi Cooperative is deeply committed to improving the welfare of farmers in Indramayu Regency. Their efforts focus on establishing seed banks, developing rice breeding programs, and promoting agroecological farming practices. This initiative is supported by the Aliansi Petani Indonesia (API) (Indonesian Peasants’ Alliance) with support from the APFP-FO4A program. “Together with API, we developed […]
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 […]
