How Sabrina from Krakakoa is working to ensure cocoa farmers in Indonesia are fairly compensated
Q: Hi Sabrina, tell us a bit more about Krakakoa and what you do. I’m Sabrina, the CEO of Krakakoa. We are a chocolate company that has...
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Stories of inspiration
Women agripreneurs and farmers are changing the face of agriculture with little recognition. Their stories are not only of challenges and hurdles but also their dreams and passions. Be inspired by their journeys here.
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- Dec 14, 2021
- 2 min
Pepelakan's approach to community farming for better income
Meet Clare Aryani, the Co-Founder of Pepelakan Farm, a community-driven initiative that supports the production of locally and...
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
From part-time real estate to the general manager of Sela Pepper
As a second-year Business Administration degree student, Sopha worked a part-time job doing real estate. During one of her viewings, she...
- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
From big city to farming – this is Anika’s story
Anika Molesworth spent most of her childhood in Melbourne, Australia, and like a lot of people living in a big city, she didn’t think too...
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Thida’s venture to provide affordable solar panels to all in Cambodia
Sustainable and affordable – that is what solar powered energy is compared to power generators. Upon realizing this, Thida Kheav made it...
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Ever wanted to have crickets as a snack? Now you might.
Lundy Chou is the CEO and co-founder of Cricket House Cambodia, a company aimed at bringing sustainable, alternative protein sources to...
- May 27, 2021
- 2 min
The young agripreneur introducing smart farming to Indonesia
At just 24 years old, Lintang is the co-founder of Neurafarm, a smart farming company that she established with her friend Febi Agil...
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
She found her purpose in farming, and founded PNG Women in Agriculture
Maria Linibi forged a new path in farming, and now supports over 10,000 female farmers in PNG through her NGO. At 38, Maria was at a...
- Mar 10, 2021
- 4 min
Her app supports sustainable crab farming in the Philippines
Scientific researcher Chona Camille VinceCruz-Abeledo grew up around fish and crab farms in coastal Philippines. Now she’s developed an...
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
Meet Yanty from Indonesia
Yanty has been the owner of a coffee plantation in North Sumatra for the past 11 years. Her passion in agriculture and coffee led her to...
- Oct 14, 2020
- 2 min
Meet Angelita from the Philippines
Image credits: Philippine Information Agency In October 2019, Angelita Cerillo was awarded the Philippine Presidential Award for the Most...
- Oct 13, 2020
- 1 min
Meet Wang Yajuan from China
Born in 1995, meet Wang Yajuan, a farmfluencer who grew up in the countryside and majored in plant protection as an undergrad. In 2018,...
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
Meet Daisy from the Philippines
From a street fishball vendor to a multi-award winning Filipino agripreneur, hear from Desiree “Daisy” Duran, the Seedling Queen of Bulacan
- Oct 12, 2020
- 1 min
Meet Wu Gui Qin from China
It is said that age brings wisdom gained from a lifetime of experience. Wu Gui Qin, at 64 years old, has worked in the agriculture...
- Oct 7, 2020
- 2 min
Meet Edita from the Philippines
Edita Dacuycuy – the Dragonfruit Queen of the Philippines – wasn’t always the ‘Dragonfruit Queen’. How did you get your name, “the...
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Meet Sahar from Pakistan
Sahar began her journey as a farmer by cultivating the maize crop. She used seeds from different companies, but always went back to the...
- Sep 17, 2020
- 1 min
Meet Pratima from India
Women who bear the title “farmer” also fulfill many other roles— mother, partner, caregiver, and so many more. Produced by Corteva...
- Sep 17, 2020
- 1 min
Meet Ibu Masiroh from Indonesia
Ibu Masiroh is an Indonesian farmer fighting for equal opportunity and an end to prejudice through the Ibu Hebat (Great Mother) sessions,...
- Sep 17, 2020
- 2 min
Meet Yvone from Singapore
Q: Hi Yvone, please introduce yourself. Hi, I'm Yvone Foong, the founder of Chektec, a software service that delivers control and builds...
- Sep 17, 2020
- 3 min
Meet Phyu Hnnin Nyein from Myanmar
Q: Hi Phyu Hninn Nyein, can you introduce yourself and what you do? I'm Phyu Hninn, Head of Operations at Proximity Designs. We're a...
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