For generations, the indigenous communities in Dighalpahari, Jharkhand, India have lived in harmony with the forest. Today, that age-old bond is shaping a vibrant micro-economy through the practice of Tasar cocoon (silk worm) cultivation and Sal leaf plate crafting. Farmers tend to the delicate life cycle of the Tasar silkworm. Supported by IMSE and IFTOP, […]
In 2020, Narayani Mondal, a woman farmer from West Bengal, India, decided to start a household nutrition garden. The initiative was inspired by IMSE, which help households establish kitchen gardens to improve family nutrition and promote sustainable family farming. Narayani chose to keep her gardening process entirely natural. She uses zero chemical fertilizers or synthetic […]
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 Jharkhand, a state in India blessed with beautiful landscapes and rich natural resources, farmers have long relied on ecological practices to nurture their fields. Yet, water access remained a challenge. With support from the Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE), farmers appealed to the government for a solution, and few years ago, a feeder […]
In the village of Thlork Vien, Samaki Meanchey District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia a small dream began to grow. In 2019, with the guidance of the Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN) and support from local authorities, seven farmers came together to form an organic vegetable producers group, with the goal to produce healthier crops, […]
For small-scale family farmers, good policies can mean the difference between vulnerability and opportunity. Across Asia and the Pacific, farmers are doing more than cultivating their fields—they are shaping the policies that affect their lives, livelihoods, and communities. Through the APFP-FO4A program, farmers’ organizations have strengthened their capacity to engage with governments, participate in policy […]
Across 14 countries in Asia, farmers’ organizations have strengthened enterprises, expanded market opportunities, amplified farmers’ voices in policy dialogues, and built more inclusive and resilient institutions. The results speak for themselves: more than 3 million farmers reached, stronger livelihoods, increased incomes, empowered women and youth leaders, and more sustainable food systems across the region. This […]
Across Asia, smallholder family farmers are on the frontlines of climate change. Droughts, floods, and unpredictable weather patterns continue to threaten their livelihoods and food security, yet they remain at the heart of feeding their families, communities, and nations. Through the APFP-FO4A program, farmers are embracing agroecology and climate-resilient agriculture to build sustainable food systems […]
