Supportive business ecosystems

Though small-scale farmers produce a large volume of our food and goods, they often lack representation in the marketplace. We work to increase ownership in value chains by encouraging farmer organization, training workers to expand their opportunities in the workplace, and support service providers to become financially viable and offer improved services and products to farmers and miners. Read the latest news and stories below.
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Renewing our commitment to sustainable palm oil in Mexico

Renewing our commitment to sustainable palm oil in Mexico

Strengthening local food systems through urban farming and food diversity

Strengthening local food systems through urban farming and food diversity

Procurement for Prosperity: The next step for sustainability in palm oil 

Procurement for Prosperity: The next step for sustainability in palm oil 

United for innovation: Latin America’s palm oil sector & smallholders advance on sustainable production

United for innovation: Latin America’s palm oil sector & smallholders advance on sustainable production

Stories from the people behind your tea, coffee and gold

Stories from the people behind your tea, coffee and gold

Two cups of solidarity: Solidaridad Germany campaigns to #RethinkCoffee

Two cups of solidarity: Solidaridad Germany campaigns to #RethinkCoffee

New Fairtrade Living Income Reference Price does not reflect the right of cocoa farmers to earn a Living Income 

New Fairtrade Living Income Reference Price does not reflect the right of cocoa farmers to earn a Living Income 

Uniting cocoa farmers’ voices: Introducing the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers & Marketing Association

Uniting cocoa farmers’ voices: Introducing the Ghana Cooperative Cocoa Farmers & Marketing Association

Local heroes, global impact: stories from Solidaridad in 2024

Local heroes, global impact: stories from Solidaridad in 2024

Featured producer stories

The benefits of farming sustainably in Paraguay

Michael Dávalos is part of a family-owned farm in Paraguay that has been supplying Cargill for over 15 years. Over the past four years, he has worked to implement sustainable practices after enrolling in Cargill’s 3S sustainability programme being implemented by Solidaridad. His story is emblematic of the work being done by soybean farmers in the area as they realize the benefits of sustainable production.

How an Oil and Gas Entrepreneur is Driving Agricultural Transformation in His Community

In Nigeria, entrepreneur Michael Udofia has moved into oil palm agriculture to grow his business and boost the fortunes of his community. After connecting with the NISCOPS initiative, Michael accessed effective training and quality hybrid seedlings and planted oil palms on 33 hectares of land. Now, his farm has become a learning hub that inspires nearby farmers to adopt modern, sustainable practices for a more prosperous future.

Publications

Palm Oil Barometer 2025: Procurement for Prosperity

SMALL TEA GROWERS’ ASSOCIATIONS IN ASSAM SEEK FAIR PRICES FOR FARMERS, SUBMIT KEY RECOMMENDATIONS TO GOVERNMENT

Partnering for sustainable palm

Partnering for sustainable fashion 

Rightfully HERS: Strengthening women’s participation in agriculture

Pollution Abatement among Leather & Textile Suppliers In South Asia