Meghalaya, India – The Thad Multipurpose Cooperative Society in Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, India was once a humble farmer club founded in 2019 by villagers of Thad. The collective has grown into a registered cooperative as of 2024 and now stands as a beacon of what farmer solidarity and well-directed support can achieve. The origins of […]
Meghalaya, India – Nestled in the scenic hills of Jirang, Western Ri Bhoi District, a quiet transformation is taking place, driven by a determined group of smallholder farmers united under the Western Ri-Bhoi Farmer Producer Cooperative Society, a grassroots initiative that is redefining what rural success can look like. Formed in 2020, the cooperative emerged […]
Osh, Kyrgyzstan – Ishker KG, a women-led cooperative and active member of the Kyrgyz Association of Forest and Land Users (KAFLU), is transforming the way forest products such as walnuts, pistachios, wild apples, and berries are processed and marketed in southern Kyrgyzstan. With funding support from the Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Program–Farmers’ Organizations for Asia (APFP-FO4A), Ishker KG […]
Nakhonepakse City, Laos – The Bolaven Plateau Coffee Producers Cooperative (CPC), formerly known as AGPC, was established in 2007 with the support of the Lao Government and the Agence Francaise De Development (AFD) (French Development Agency). CPC is a 100% farmers’ own organization consisting of 1,855 coffee growing households from 55 villages and 23 trained employees responsible […]
Gujarat, India – In the Indian state of Gujarat, potato cultivation plays a major role in the agricultural economy. The state’s favorable climate and soil conditions make potatoes an important cash crop for many farmers. However, despite this potential, farmers have been facing several persistent challenges, such as low profits, limited knowledge of modern farming techniques, […]
Kyzyl Kiya, Kyrgyzstan – The Iradan Ltd. cooperative, based in Kyzyl Kiya in the Batken region of Kyrgyzstan, was established three years ago. A member of the National Union of Water Users Association of the Kyrgyz Republic (NUWUA), the cooperative has since evolved into a thriving initiative composed of 11 active members, 70% of whom are […]
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Berry farmers in Bishkek are transforming their agricultural activities into thriving business ventures, thanks to the support of development programs that prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and economic empowerment. Established in 2021, KAFLU LLC, an initiative of the Kyrgyz Association of Forest and Land Users (KAFLU), has been at the forefront of promoting berry production as […]
On 10 April 2025, the National Union of Water Users’ Associations of the Kyrgyz Republic (NUWUA) and the Kyrgyz Association of Forest and Land Users (KAFLU) jointly conducted the APFP-FO4A National Transition Planning Workshop in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The workshop brought together representatives of organizations participating in the APFP-FO4A program, delegates from the Regional Implementing Agency, […]
