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Poverty Among Farmers in the Philippines
More than one-third of the Philippines’ 50 million citizens living in rural areas are considered poor. Most rural citizens depend on agriculture as the primary or only source of income for their...
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How Indonesian Coffee Farming is Closing the Gender Wage Gap
Indonesia is not the world’s largest exporter of coffee, but its coffee industry is nothing to scoff at when it employs millions of coffee farmers annually. Coffee farming is a profitable industry in...
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How One Acre Fund Helps Farmers in Africa
The One Acre Fund is a Kenya-based social enterprise that believes “farmers are the key to achieving food security and prosperity.” Yet, in sub-Saharan Africa, farmers account for most individuals...
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Insect Farming to Reduce Food Insecurity
InsectiPro is a Kenyan company that engages in insect farming to reduce food insecurity in Africa. With growing populations in Africa comes an increasing demand for food sources, but the current food...
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King Charles’ Charitable Efforts
As Prince of Wales, Charles has long since made great efforts to transform lives and build sustainable communities. He has been a patron to more than 400 charities and in the last 10 years has raised...
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How Precision Farming Could Feed Millions Globally
Precision farming or the use of advanced technologies to improve agricultural efficiency and output is a growing industry with the potential to completely transform the farming sector worldwide....
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The Plight of Zimbabwean Farmers
Zimbabwe has faced several economic issues during the past two decades. The country’s economy has gone through a series of reforms and crises. All this has had a major impact on the poverty situation...
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Boosting the Agricultural Sector in Africa
The 2022 Global Report on Food Crises 2022 Mid-Year Update estimates that acute food insecurity affects 140 million individuals in Africa. Agriculture has a significant social and economic impact on...
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US Department of Labor Grant Promotes Farmworker Rights Abroad
In February 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a $2.5 million grant to promote farmworker rights abroad. The funding will go toward evaluating and expanding the Fair Food Program (FFP) model....
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AGRI-Ukraine Helps Tackle Global Food Insecurity
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has hindered Ukrainian agricultural production and jeopardized the food supply to the most vulnerable parts of the world. This threatens the food security of millions...
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Empowering Singapore’s Small-Scale Farmers
In the core of urban Singapore, small-scale farmers encounter unique challenges in their active pursuit of agricultural endeavors. However, a comprehensive and multifaceted approach is surfacing to...
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Food Systems in Singapore
Singapore is a nation known for its breathtaking sights and bustling city life. It is considered to be a high-income country with one of the world’s highest-ranking economies. As of 2017, its gross...
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Tiyeni: Eliminating Poverty Through Deep Bed Farming in Malawi
Many African countries are home to arid soil, creating an environment that makes it difficult for crops to grow without significant help. Although many African countries pivot their focus and instead...
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China’s Advancements in Vertical Farming
Among the biggest issues families in poverty face are the lack of access to nutritional foods and the fatigue that follows extreme hunger. Vertical farming is a modern agricultural advancement that...
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Helping Farmers Through Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumps in Kenya
Farming is a vital part of Kenya’s economy, and it provides livelihoods for a significant portion of the population. Increasing agricultural productivity could be a key strategy to reduce poverty,...
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Regenerative Solutions for Coffee in Colombia
With the perfect tropical climate and high mountain terrains, Colombia has the ideal soil for coffee to flourish and grow in. However, more than five decades of conflict and changing weather patterns...
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The Benefits of Smart Farming in Greece
From poor soil to inadequate levels of precipitation, Greek farmers face major drawbacks in their fields. The struggles of Greece’s agricultural sector can harm the economy and cause major food...
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TIKA’s Work to Support Somaliland’s Farmers
Located in Northern Somalia, Somaliland is an autonomous region with a standing population of 5.7 million individuals. Somaliland declared independence in 1991, yet remains an unrecognized state by...
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AgriPredict: The App Assisting Small-Scale Farmers in Zambia
Currently comprising 20% of the country’s GDP, the agriculture sector in Zambia is seeking new ways to engineer growth and stimulate economic productivity. Zambia is home to far-reaching land labeled...
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Poverty in the Banana Industry in the Philippines
In 2022, the Philippines exported more than 2.2 million metric tons of bananas, placing them as the third largest exporter of bananas globally in the Global Banana Export Ranking. Even as one of the...
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