The Federation of Cambodian Farmer Organizations for Development (FCFD) has been at the forefront of supporting farmers and cooperatives across Cambodia. With support from the APFP-FO4A program, FCFD has focused on strengthening farmer organizations by building their capacity, providing training in record management, business plan preparation, and the formation of producer groups, as well as […]
In Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, rice farming has long sustained rural livelihoods. Yet for many smallholder farmers, the cycle has been difficult to break—harvesting paddy only to sell it immediately at low prices, often to repay debts. This practice left farmers with minimal income and limited control over their produce. A transformative shift began in […]
In the rice fields and vegetable farms of rural Cambodia, change began with something simple: trust, capital, and a plan. Through the APFP-FO4A, agricultural cooperatives across the country received support under six national farmer organizations. One of them, the Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN), provided revolving funds to agricultural cooperatives—without administrative fees—so they could […]
Jammu and Kashmir, India – Shahnaza Riyaz comes from Sogam village in Kupwara district of Kashmir, a remote border region along the Indo–Pakistan Line of Control, nearly 140 kilometers from Srinagar. Life in this mountainous area is shaped by harsh winters, poor connectivity, and limited livelihood opportunities. Most families depend on subsistence agriculture or daily wage […]
Jammu and Kashmir, India – Agriculture is the backbone of Jammu and Kashmir’s economy, employing over 70% of the population. Apple cultivation is particularly significant, accounting for 75% of India’s total production, with districts like Baramulla contributing heavily. Yet small farmers, especially women, face persistent challenges, including urban encroachment, climate variability, and post-harvest losses, which threaten […]
Gujarat, India – Meenaben Khokhar is a woman farmer from Mata na Math village in Kutch district, Gujarat, India. She completed her education up to Grade 10 and has been engaged in farming for over 25 years. Her family owns four acres of agricultural land, and farming has traditionally been their primary source of livelihood. Despite […]
Background KAFLU LLC is a farmer-led agricultural enterprise operating in the Kyrgyz Republic, focused on the production of strawberries and raspberries. Prior to the APFP-FO4A intervention, farmers faced limited access to quality planting material, irrigation infrastructure, and working capital. Berry production was fragmented, seasonal risks were high, and income opportunities were constrained by weak production […]
Background Ishker KG Cooperative is a community-based producers’ organization operating in the southern regions of the Kyrgyz Republic, working primarily with wild forest products such as walnuts, pistachios, rose hips, and apricots. Prior to the APFP-FO4A intervention, cooperative members were largely engaged in raw material collection and small-scale processing, with limited access to modern equipment, […]
