Pandeglang, Indonesia – The Hanjuang Cooperative has been at the forefront of promoting collective marketing for Apis dorsata forest honey, better known as the giant honey bee, among communities in Pandeglang. This initiative seeks to improve the economic situation of farmers living in and around Ujung Kulon National Park, in Pandeglang Regency. “The majority of farmers here rely […]
First Laos Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA)23-25 July 2025Vientianne, Laos Around 60 young farmers joined the First Laos Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics held on 23–25 July 2025 at the Lao Farmer Association (LFA) office in Vientiane, Laos.???? Over 3 days, participants engaged in discussions and learning exchanges, field visits, agrilympics, business plan training, […]
“I have come here today not just to speak, but to dream. These three days will teach us how youth can return to agriculture in their own way—how they can modernize it without abandoning its values.” – Meenaben, Youth Farmer from Gujarat The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), with over 3.2 million women workers across 19 […]
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 […]
Chheang Chheat, 20, is a rice farmer from Thlok village, Speu Ka commune, Baphnom district, Prey Veng province, Cambodia, living with his parents. The youngest of four siblings (three sisters and one brother), Chheat has been industrious from a young age, helping with rice farming since he was 10 years old. He left school after […]
Karomat Nosirova, 42, lives in the southern part of Tajikistan, in Ghazantarak village, Devashtich district. She is a mother of five—four daughters and a son—and is a well-recognized woman farmer in her community. In addition to being a major producer of high-quality grapes and various mixed crops, Karomat is known for her innovative character. She […]
First Bangladesh Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA)6-9 July 2025Dhaka, BangladeshOrganized by the COAST Foundation Over 150 young farmers and agri-entrepreneurs from more than 25 districts of Bangladesh gathered for learning, dialogue, and action at the First Bangladesh Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA) held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 6-9 July 2025. The four-day young farmers […]
NUWUA and KAFLU, the co-national implementing agency of APFP-FO4A in Kyrgyzstan, organized the First Kyrgyzstan Young Farmers’ Camp and Agrilympics. Click here to view more photos The Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA) aims to empower rural youth by showcasing that farming can be innovative, fun, and a viable livelihood, while promoting leadership, cooperation, and sustainability through […]
