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Grit and guts: Karuna Daimari writes her own success story in tea
What is the role of women in the Indian tea industry? As an answer, Karuna Daimari in Assam has spent her lifetime challenging stereotypes with her work as a tea farmer and an entrepreneur. Her journey highlights the importance of training and support for small growers, while she continues to inspire other women to work for success in business.
28 March 2024
Join our conference on: Mandatory Due Diligence in the supply chain
Leveraging EU legislation to make a positive impact for small scale producers.
26 March 2024
In Indonesia, indigenous Dayaks reclaim their right to food and forests
In Indonesia, the Dayak people are using agroforestry to preserve ecosystems and maintain biodiversity. Their efforts in Ensaid Panjang village have led to increased incomes and a renewed appreciation for the value of sustainable forests. The development of hand-woven art and plans for ecotourism within the Tawang Serimbak forest have brought new opportunities to the Dayak community.
Growing the future: Lessons from Climate Smart Agriculture
Building on lessons from more than nine years working in climate-smart agriculture (CSA), Solidaridad releases this case study that considers the socioeconomic and environmental benefits of CSA in coffee, cocoa and livestock producers. The study analyzes models that have been implemented to increase the adoption of climate-smart practices based on results from Brazil, Colombia and […]
20 March 2024
Jony Rodriguez: a miner, an entreprenuer
Surrounded by arid, mountain landscapes in Peru, Jony Rodriguez has used a unique financial product targeting small-scale miners to double production at his small-scale mine. Plus, with the new credit he has modernized his equipment and improved worker safety. With his business on the rise and a growing reputation as an entrepreneur, Jony confidently aims to make further improvements, while…
African cooperative thrives as a citrus producer
A South African citrus cooperative has defied the odds to grow from supplying local markets to exporting lemons, mandarins, and oranges around the world. Their success lies in a commitment to quality, investment in training, and an embrace of new technology. The cooperative is a powerful example of how innovation can transform the agricultural sector.
12 March 2024
Reducing emissions, improving conservation & livelihoods in the Amazon: Year 1 of Amazonia Connect
In its first year of implementation, Amazonia Connect laid the groundwork to scale up low-emission commodity production that builds community resilience and conservation. Over the next four years, the initiative will dramatically increase efforts to connect a wide variety of actors across three Amazon basin countries.
11 March 2024
Genuine progress in gender equity requires investing in women
Though women shoulder much of the burden of work in global value chains, including agriculture, their contributions often go unrecognized. But recognition itself is insufficient unless it is accompanied by investment in gender equity to put women on an equal footing. On International Women’s Day, this topic deserves an extra spotlight.
07 March 2024