Agroecology, a farming concept that upholds harmony of environment, social, and economic aspects, has become a main focus for the Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) (Indonesian Peasants Union) in developing a sustainable farming model. For SPI, agroecology is not just a farming method, but it is also a philosophy of life that underlies farming practices that […]
The Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) (Indonesian Peasant Union) continues to realize its concern for Indonesian agriculture, especially coffee cultivation by the community. According to Hendarman, Chairman of SPI Bengkulu Region, SPI wants to oversee the entire stages of community coffee cultivation, from the production chain to marketing. “In Bengkulu, SPI facilitates coffee commodities from upstream […]
This case study documents the journey of Ham Samboeun, a young woman farmer from the conflict‑affected Samlot district of Battambang province, Cambodia. From a childhood marked by poverty, loss, and migration, she emerged as a successful agripreneur and was elected President of the Samras Kampong Lapov Agricultural Cooperative (SKLAC). Her experience illustrates how grassroots cooperative […]