Archives: Stories
From Subsistence to Dairy Entrepreneur: Beliyu Abebe’s Journey
For years, Beliyu Abebe’s dairy farm produced just enough milk to support her family. With training, improved forage and new…
11 March 2026
Beyond Commitments: Real Change for Women in Agriculture in West Africa
Women are vital to agriculture, yet structural barriers continue to limit their economic opportunities and decision-making power. Solidaridad West Africa…
08 March 2026
A REGENERATIVE TURN FOR INDONESIA’S OIL PALM SMALLHOLDERS
Intercropping, reduced chemical inputs and regenerative soil management are proving to strengthen livelihoods and promote long-term sustainability in Indonesia’s oil…
05 March 2026
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN MALAYSIA’S OIL PALM SECTOR
Smallholders in Malaysia are turning over a new leaf with regenerative agriculture. Improvements in soil health are translating into higher…
24 February 2026
World Radio Day: In the Age of AI, Authentic Voices Matter More Than Ever
This World Radio Day, we spotlight how community radio helps farmers and mining communities across West Africa share experiences, adopt…
13 February 2026
Farms as Learning Spaces
On this International Day of Education, it’s worth remembering that education isn’t confined to classrooms; it happens wherever people are…
24 January 2026
Cultivating the next generation of coffee growers
The sustainability of coffee supply chains depends on young people viewing their family farms not only as part of their…
31 December 2025
The Self-Sufficient Farmer
Inspired by his late father, Azni Abd Sani took a bold step, expanding his small farm to begin cultivating oil…
23 December 2025
Cloves Rios: building a future through cocoa
From subsistence farming to bean-to-bar chocolate, Cloves Rios turned his family farm into a thriving business. With knowledge, hard work…
22 December 2025
After Four Decades of Struggle, Farmer Finds Success in Potatoes
For decades, Caleb Sati’s potatoes succumbed to pests and disease despite his tireless work. After joining the Acting Now project…
12 December 2025
