In the rice fields and vegetable farms of rural Cambodia, change began with something simple: trust, capital, and a plan. Through the APFP-FO4A, agricultural cooperatives across the country received support under six national farmer organizations. One of them, the Farmer and Nature Net Association (FNN), provided revolving funds to agricultural cooperatives—without administrative fees—so they could […]
Coconut is a key income source besides food crops for millions of farming families in Indonesia, playing a significant role socially, culturally, and economically. However, low prices make it hard for farmers to earn a decent income. Traditional production methods also affect product quantity and quality. With APFP-FO4A support, through its cooperative unit, JAMTANI launched […]
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 […]