The Akphivat Srok Yoeung Cooperative was established through a consolidation of four self-help saving groups from four villages in Prey Chhor district, Kampong Cham province with technical support from a project of a local NGO called CEDAC since 2008. When the project was phased out, the self-help groups continued to grow organically and were able […]
Uttar Pradesh, India – The Barabanki District of Uttar Pradesh prides itself on having many women farmers. They cultivate diverse crops including wheat, mustard, fenugreek, vegetables, among others. With the land being fertile, they earn reasonably well but because of following traditional farming practices, they are handicapped in terms of quality and quantity of produce, […]
Bangladesh – To increase food production, Bangladesh heavily depends on high-yielding variety of crops, irrigation facilities, and the use of fertilizer and pesticides. The agriculture sector in Bangladesh needs about 3375 metric tons of fertilizer every year. Local manufacturers provide 77% of this demand and the remaining 23% is imported. However, there is a huge […]