At the Cambodian Farmer Federation Association of Agricultural Producers (CFAP-Cambodia), the vision is clear: farmers should not struggle alone in the marketplace. According to Sotha Sok, Chief Executive Officer of CFAP-Cambodia, their focus has been on connecting farmers to stable and reliable markets through agricultural contracts, linking cooperatives directly with companies and large buyers. By […]
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 […]
Background Shahnaza Riyaz comes from Sogam village in Kupwara district of Kashmir, a remote border region along the Indo–Pakistan Line of Control, nearly 140 kilometers from Srinagar. Life in this mountainous area is shaped by harsh winters, poor connectivity, and limited livelihood opportunities. Most families depend on subsistence agriculture or daily wage labor, and opportunities […]