The Small Farmer Cooperative Ltd. of Shree Antu, Ilam has been working to strengthen farmers’ livelihoods through various programs and projects. Among these, the establishment of the Small Farmer Tea Industries stands out as a major initiative aimed at adding value to locally grown tea and ensuring sustainable economic growth for member farmers. Ranju Parajuli, […]
In Ranashia, Thakurgaon, farmers are transforming their livelihoods by producing mustard oil under their own cooperative brand, selling directly to both wholesale and retail markets. The Ranashia ICM Krishan Krishani Somobay Samity Limited received USD 28,260 in funding from the APFP-FO4A program for its business plans focused on the production of mustard oil and maize. […]
In northern Bangladesh lies Panchagarh, a region known for its tea gardens. For decades, smallholder farmers here have grown tea leaves, yet earned very little from their hard work. Many were forced to sell to factories at unfair prices and endure long delays in payment after delivering their harvests, often resulting in losses rather than […]