In Barangay Calube, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, Philippines, the Barangay Calube Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (BACFA-MPC) is proving that innovation and collective action can transform challenges into livelihoods. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many farmers began intercropping Cardava bananas with coconuts to cope with market disruptions. While production increased, market access did not—leaving large volumes […]
In Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines, coconut husks were once treated as farm waste. Today, they are helping farmers build more sustainable and resilient livelihoods. Through the Alicia Neighborhood Multi-Purpose Cooperative (ALNEMPCO), more than 2,400 farmer-members are transforming coconut husks into coco peat and coco fiber, which are key inputs for organic farming. This initiative not […]