West Bengal, India – In the rural district of Birbhum, West Bengal, dairy farming is emerging as a reliable means of enhancing the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. The Institute for Motivating Self Employment (IMSE) developed a business plan to strengthen farmers’ dairy enterprises across several villages in the Birbhum District and provided grants to selected […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – Barkha, a resident of Akhtiyarpur village in Sultanpur Gram Panchayat, has always been known for her resilience and determination. Along with her husband, Vinod Kumar, she worked as a farmer and agricultural laborer to support their family of five daughters. Despite their hard work, the income from farming was never enough. […]
The Bumbhat Tavan Bogd Cooperative is a multipurpose cooperative located in the Selenge Province of Mongolia. As of 2024, the cooperative has 312 members who are involved in various livelihood activities. Two hundred forty-two (242) members of the cooperative are involved in milk collection and processing. Aside from dairy production, the cooperative’s members are engaged […]