The secretary of the Coastal Farmers’ Association-CFA (COAST Trust), a participating organization in MTCP2 Bangladesh, recently received the Sher-E-Bangla Agriculture Award for his contribution to seed production and preservation at the community level. Mr. Akhtar is the main promoter of community seed bank in Bhola district, which preserves only local seeds. MTCP2 Bangladesh supports the […]
“My dream is enlarging our pig business!,” said the leader of Yaoqu Pig Raising Coop who is a young man from Yunnan Province. He was born in a poor village and went to city trying to find his success. However, he achieved success back in his village. The members of the cooperative can earn 700 […]
SEWA in India has signed a memorandum of understanding last September 13 with FAO “to intensify joint efforts aimed at building the capacities of the rural poor to fully benefit from rural economies, with particular emphasis on ensuring that women and youth are engaged and empowered.” This was announced by FAO in its website and […]