Category: Southeast Asia

Background The Baphnom Meanchey Agricultural Cooperative (BMAC) was established in 2010 through the EU-funded Komrong Daiko project implemented by AVSF. The cooperative evolved from the Village Animal Health Workers’ Association, which had been operating since 1993. From the beginning, its objectives have included providing animal health services, selling veterinary medicines and agricultural inputs, building members’ technical […]
First Laos Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics (YFCA)23-25 July 2025Vientianne, Laos Around 60 young farmers joined the First Laos Young Farmers Camp and Agrilympics held on 23–25 July 2025 at the Lao Farmer Association (LFA) office in Vientiane, Laos.🌱👩‍🌾 Over 3 days, participants engaged in discussions and learning exchanges, field visits, agrilympics, business plan training, […]
Agriculture is the backbone of Cambodia’s economy, employing approximately 75% of the population. Women play a central role in this sector, accounting for nearly 80% of the agricultural workforce, particularly in farm management and animal husbandry. This strong presence of women in agriculture is reflected at the community level through women-led cooperatives such as the Cheab […]