DocumentationAPFP-FO4A Regional Wrap-UpPanel Discussion on Agricultural Cooperative Enterprise Development and Rural FinanceTheme: “Strengthening Farmer Organizations for Inclusive Growth”25 February, 2026 | Jakarta, Indonesia I. Rationale Cooperative enterprise development and access to appropriate rural finance are critical pillars for building inclusive, resilient, and market-oriented agricultural systems in Asia. Farmer organizations (FOs) and cooperatives play a dual role—as […]
DocumentationAPFP-FO4A Regional Wrap-UpPanel Discussion on Agro-ecology and Climate ResiliencyTheme: “Agro-ecology: Practices, Challenges, and Scaling Up”25 February, 2026 | Jakarta, Indonesia The panel on “Agro-ecology and Climate Resiliency” tackles the urgent crisis hitting smallholder farmers in Asia hardest: extreme heat, erratic rains, brutal droughts, devastating floods, rising salinity, and violent storms that threaten food security, livelihoods, and biodiversity. […]
APFP-FO4A Regional Wrap-Up DocumentationHarvesting the Fruits of Unity: Celebrating the Impact of Farmers’ Organizations-Led Resilient Agri-Enterprises and Partnerships24-25 February 2026 | Mercure Jakarta Batavia, Jakarta, Indonesia I: Opening Program The day opened with a program that highlighted the importance of partnerships, collaboration, and farmer-led development in strengthening rural economies across the region. Speakers emphasized the achievements of […]
For generations, small farmers in Gujarat, India, have faced the same challenge: after harvest, they often had little choice but to sell their produce immediately—even when market prices were low. Without access to affordable storage, farmers risked spoilage and had to accept whatever price buyers offered. That began to change in 2024, when the Self-Employed […]
For many agricultural cooperatives, accessing capital is only part of the challenge. Knowing how to use that capital effectively—and having a clear plan for growing the business—can make all the difference. In Cambodia, the Facilitation Association of Economy for Cooperatives (FAEC-Cambodia) is helping agricultural cooperatives strengthen their businesses by putting planning at the centre of […]
In the heart of Gujarat, India, in the quiet village of Kavitha, a revolution is unfolding — one led by women, rooted in the soil, and powered by solidarity. At the center of this transformation stands the Kavitha Daal Mill, a processing unit run entirely by women farmers. It is a proud symbol of SEWA’s […]
For agricultural cooperatives, access to capital can make the difference between simply serving farmers and building a sustainable business that can grow with them. In Cambodia, the Federation of Farmer Promoting Family Agricultural Enterprise in Cambodia (FAEC) has been supporting agricultural cooperatives to strengthen their skills in business planning, financial management, and marketing. Through the […]
Across rural communities, access to water is only one part of the equation for improving farmers’ livelihoods. Equally important is the ability to organize, plan, and engage in viable economic activities. This is the approach taken by the Farmer and Water Net Association (FWN), which has been working to empower farmer groups in Cambodia through […]
