Background IRADAN LTD is a small-scale aquaculture enterprise operating in the Kyrgyz Republic, focused on freshwater fish farming. Prior to APFP-FO4A support, the organization faced major constraints in expanding production, including limited access to quality fish fry, insufficient feed storage infrastructure, and a lack of stable market linkages. Fish farming activities were largely seasonal and […]
In Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, farming has long been a way of life, but for many years it brought limited returns. Poor post-harvest handling, lack of proper packing, and weak market access meant that a large portion of farmers’ produce never reached buyers in good condition. The Regional Farmers Cooperative Organization (RFCO) Chitral, established […]
In the mountainous region of Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan, where agriculture has long been part of daily life, smallholder farmers have traditionally relied on horticulture for their livelihoods. Apples, pears, and pomegranates thrive in the area’s cool climate, yet for many years, farmers struggled to earn fair returns from their hard work. The Regional […]
Family Farmer SongProduced by the Regional Farmers Cooperative Organization (RFCO) Baltistan
Danyore is a peaceful valley where farming is the primary source of livelihood for most families. For years, farmers worked hard on their land, yet production remained low, and incomes were barely enough to meet household needs. Despite their dedication, progress was limited, and many families struggled to move beyond subsistence farming. A turning point […]
West Bengal, India – Across the villages of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India, goat rearing has long been a supplementary livelihood, enough to help households reduce vulnerability, but not sufficient to bring significant economic stability. In most households, goat rearing is managed by women while their husbands pursue other work. This arrangement allows women to […]
The Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE), the North East India Committee on Relief and Development (NEICORD), and the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) conducted the national wrap-up of the APFP-FO4A program in India. The event was attended by farmers’ groups involved in the program, as well as other partners. The workshop highlighted the program’s […]
The Asia Pacific Farmers’ Program (APFP) aims to improve the livelihoods and food security of small-scale farmers in 29 countries in Asia and the Pacific by working with farmers’ organisations. The program was launched in China in January 2021 and implemented over five years, concluding in December 2025. The Administration and Management Institute (AMI) of […]
