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Empowering change & promoting sustainable palm oil in Peru
Sonia Peña, a determined and passionate oil palm farmer, has emerged as a beacon of hope and change in the…
03 September 2024
Meet Gumercindo: A sugarcane smallholder takes on a big challenge
Gumercindo Vásquez, a sugarcane smallholder in Veracruz, Mexico, had seen his farm's productivity decline due to climate change. Now, he…
29 August 2024
Kenyan farmer works a maize miracle with sustainable agriculture
Jackline Sakwa, a 63-year-old Kenyan farmer, has seen a remarkable increase in her maize harvest thanks to a project designed…
27 August 2024
A life change for small-scale farmers in Caquetá: A visit with coffee farmer Daniel Cuellar
Every change brings its challenges and complexities. For Daniel Díaz Cuellar it was no exception when he decided to begin…
23 August 2024
Find them all! Engaging communities on biodiversity conservation through games
The Gran Chaco of Argentina teems with wildlife. From anteaters to elusive pumas, this diverse ecosystem is home to a…
20 August 2024
Asómbrate: Promoting climate smart agriculture, harvesting carbon credits
Asómbrate, a programme led by Solidaridad, creates positive incentives for small-scale producers to adopt resilient coffee and cocoa cultivation practices,…
09 August 2024
More than a cooperative: From gender equality to technological innovation
To improve the position of women in coffee production, while innovating coffee production itself, is a daunting task in conservative…
02 August 2024
Access to Finance Drives Sustainable Agriculture: David Amoamah’s Story
In Ghana, smallholder farmers like David Amoamah have struggled to access loans for farm improvements. Now, an innovative pilot project…
05 July 2024
The Nile’s Inspiring Daughter
A lifelong passion for agriculture along with innovative farming techniques are helping Huda, a farmer in Egypt, confront an increasingly…
11 June 2024
A commitment to the land in Paraguay
Carl Bielke, 54, is a partner at TRACTUR SACI., a large farm in Eastern Paraguay that supplies soy to Cargill.…
04 June 2024
