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The Indonesian tea sector is undergoing a period of transition. At stake are the livelihoods of thousands of small farmers who struggle with the impacts of a changing climate, declining productivity and low prices. A new national brandmark, Jatayu, reintroduces Indonesian tea to the global market by championing authentic, sustainably-produced tea from small-scale farmers building better livelihoods.
For exporters working with coffee and palm oil suppliers in Honduras, the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) presents an immediate challenge. Starting in 2025, access to the European market will require documented proof that these products meet stringent criteria. Solidaridad’s pre-check protocol designed specifically for Honduran needs and regulations offers a solution.
A recent training on the Cool Farm Platform has improved the Solidaridad Central America team’s capacity to help farmers and agribusinesses make data-driven decisions, while reducing emissions across agricultural supply chains. Team members are now able to use the platform to advocate for climate-smart strategies that ensure both environmental resilience and sustainable markets.
Yasmin Nur Khadijah is known for her deep agricultural knowledge and spirited personality among the oil palm farmers she works with. As a Programme Associate for the Solidaridad-Cargill global partnership, Yasmin regularly travels to demonstration farms in the Selangor state of Malaysia to support farmers as they improve their practices and by extension their livelihoods.
The 2025 Palm Oil Barometer promotes ‘Procurement for Prosperity’, a new approach to ensure that independent smallholders are able to farm sustainably, maintain livelihoods.
In the heart of Thailand under Bangkok’s vibrant sky, leaders in the palm oil sector from across the globe gathered at RT2024, the annual conference on sustainable palm oil production. This cornerstone event provides a unique platform for diverse stakeholders from the palm oil sector around the world. Independent smallholders from Latin America were among the attendees sharing their progress, learning from global peers contributing to the future of the sector. Lesly Vera and Maria Goretti Esquivel, Palm Oil Programme Managers at Solidaridad in Peru and Colombia, shared the story of their progress during the event.
A cup of coffee is more than a morning ritual – it transforms lives. Two recent coffee campaigns by Solidaridad Germany have drawn attention to this, advocating for a more sustainable coffee sector. These campaigns are supported by the German Postcode Lottery.
The Asia Tea Alliance is reshaping the future of the tea sector. At its 2024 annual summit in India, the Alliance trained its focus on sustainable practices, innovative agriculture, and expansion into new markets. The Alliance aims to revitalize the global tea industry, and secure a prosperous future for tea producers and consumers alike.
Solidaridad’s Rachel Wanyoike examines how Kenyan tea farmers are poised for greater success with the government’s commitment to value addition. A new initiative is designed to increase incomes, create jobs, and enhance the global reputation of Kenyan tea. By embracing modern practices and tapping into the growing demand for specialty teas, farmers can significantly elevate their livelihoods.
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Bahthiar Dollah is a local leader in the indigenous community of Kampung Orang Asli (KOA) Sungai Rambai, Carey Island in Malaysia. He is also a third-generation oil palm planter working to support his family and maintain the local environment. Bahthiar is among the 25 farmers in the Solidaridad Smallholder Support Programme, an initiative supported by Cargill.
Cassava is redefining food security in Sierra Leone. The Gbomuma Group in the Samie community has embraced cassava cultivation and worked to create a viable business through the tuber. With support, other farmers are boosting cassava yields and producing valuable products to build resilient livelihoods and strengthen the nation’s food future.
The lush green fields of Tapan Mandal’s small tea farm in West Bengal, India, may paint a picture of prosperity, but his journey has not been an easy one. Under the RECLAIM Sustainability! programme, Solidaridad is supporting small tea growers, like Tapan, to organize themselves into collectives and strengthen existing collectives.