Women are the backbone of agriculture. They plant, harvest, process, trade, and nurture their families and communities. Yet for too long, their contributions have often gone unrecognized. Through the APFP-FO4A program, women farmers in Asia are stepping into leadership, building enterprises, and transforming their communities. The program has reached 17,411 direct women beneficiaries, empowering them […]
Meghalaya is a land of breathtaking beauty and rich biodiversity. For generations, its farmers have relied on shifting cultivation, an age-old practice of rotating plots to grow food. But as demand for crops has grown, the shortened cycles have begun to strain the land, leaving soil depleted and communities vulnerable. The North East India Committee […]
DocumentationAPFP-FO4A Regional Wrap-UpPanel Discussion on Women, Nutrition, and Food SystemsTheme: “Strengthening Farmer Organizations for Inclusive Growth”25 February, 2026 | Jakarta, Indonesia I. Rationale Women are at the heart of nutrition and food systems, contributing across the agricultural value chain—from production and enterprise development to household nutrition and policy engagement. Over five years of implementation, women farmers played a […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Duy Tan Clean Agricultural Products Cooperative in Hai Duong Province, Vietnam, is led by a woman determined to protect local agricultural heritage. Nguyen Thi Quy, Director of the Cooperative, had a clear goal: restore and preserve the traditional Nep Cai Hoa Vang glutinous rice variety, expand production, and increase the income of cooperative members. […]
This case study documents the journey of Ham Samboeun, a young woman farmer from the conflict?affected Samlot district of Battambang province, Cambodia. From a childhood marked by poverty, loss, and migration, she emerged as a successful agripreneur and was elected President of the Samras Kampong Lapov Agricultural Cooperative (SKLAC). Her experience illustrates how grassroots cooperative […]
In commemoration of the International Year of the Woman Farmer, AFA launches “1000 Solutions by Women Farmers”, highlighting women’s leadership across Asia while calling attention to the challenges and gender gaps they continue to face. From agroecology to climate resilience, women farmers are shaping solutions rooted in practice, care, and community. Follow the stories. Share […]
