Author: Asia Pacific Farmers

Bangladesh is one of the world’s largest consumers of rice, yet access to quality rice seeds remains a major challenge. For most farmers, the lack of quality seeds leads to low yields, rising debt, and less food for their families. The Ghoraghat Krishak Mohila Samabaya Samity Limited is a cooperative led by women farmers that […]
The palm tree, locally called aren, (Arenga sp.) is a sugar-producing plant known as aren sugar or Arenga Palm Sugar. The name of arenga comes from the species name of Arenga sp., which distinguishes it from other tree species that produce sugar, such as coconut sugar and others. Aren sugar has an advantage as a […]
Nazirartek, the heart of Bangladesh’s dry fish industry, has long been shaped by the rhythm of the sea and the sun. For decades, generations of fisherfolk in the coastal village have relied on traditional fish drying to earn a living. Today, Nazirartek stands as one of the country’s key hubs for dry fish production. Despite […]