The National Union of Water Users Association of the Kyrgyz Republic (NUWUA) and the Kyrgyz Association of Forest and Land Users (KAFLU) conducted the national wrap-up of the APFP-FO4A program in Kyrgyzstan. The event was attended by NUWUA and KAFLU members involved in the program, as well as representatives from the International Fund for Agricultural […]
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 southern part of West Java, Indonesia, coconut trees stretch across the landscape, bearing fruit all year round. For generations, smallholder farmers have relied on this abundance for their livelihoods. Yet despite the steady supply, income has remained low. Most farmers sell coconuts as raw materials, where prices are dictated by traders and offer […]
In Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, cocoa has long been part of farmers’ lives. Since the 1980s, smallholder farmers have begun cultivating cocoa with limited support, relying on government-provided seedlings but lacking the guidance needed to build structured and sustainable farms. Over time, cocoa became the backbone of local livelihoods. Yet as years passed, new […]
In the highlands of Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, coffee farming has long been part of the region’s heritage. Yet in many villages, aging coffee trees and limited technical knowledge have reduced productivity and made it difficult for farmers to sustain their livelihoods. “On average, the coffee plants in Toraja are already very old, which results […]
Amid the growing challenges of climate change and declining soil fertility, farmers in Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia, are choosing a different path. Instead of relying on conventional farming methods, they are turning to organic agriculture—restoring the health of their land while nurturing hope for future generations. At the heart of this movement is APPOLI Boyolali. […]
In Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten province, Indonesia, farmers are increasingly feeling the impacts of climate change. Longer and harsher dry seasons make it difficult to grow staple crops such as rice. During these months, many families rely on harvesting wild forest honey as an important source of income. “During the dry season, we cannot […]
Kampong Thom, Cambodia – Since 2021, the Farmer and Water Net (FWN) has been helping Farmer and Water User Communities (FWUCs) in Cambodia move beyond their traditional roles and explore new opportunities to earn additional income. While FWUCs mainly focus on maintaining irrigation schemes, operating water systems, and collecting irrigation service fees, the APFP-FO4A project opened […]
