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People & Livelihoods
Strengthening rural communities, advancing equity, and improving livelihoods across agricultural landscapes.


Growing Practical Solutions Across SAN’s Global Impact Network (2–9 March 2026)
SAN members advanced farmer training, women’s leadership, traceability, agroecology, and biodiversity from Kenya to Ecuador, Pakistan, Colombia, and West Africa through practical collaboration.
4 days ago


Scaling up the use of organic fertilizers: two scenarios for Peru’s agri-food system
Discover the varied benefits of applying organic fertilizers at the levels of soil, environment, society and the economic well-being of the community.
Feb 9


Protecting land and farmers: better conditions for resilient chili and seed spice farming in India
Regenerative agriculture interventions and technology are improving the product and worker's quality of life in India's chili and seed spice producing regions.
Jan 23


Youth in Agriculture: Securing the Future of Food Systems
Agriculture is aging, and youth are leaving due to low incomes, risk, and limited opportunity. Securing the future of food systems requires making agriculture viable, inclusive, and rewarding for young people as farmers, workers, and innovators.
Dec 29, 2025


Nature-Positive Agriculture and Landscape Transformation
Nature-positive agriculture must move beyond farm-level action to landscape transformation. Restoring biodiversity, water cycles, and ecosystem function at scale strengthens climate resilience, food security, and livelihoods.
Dec 29, 2025


Human Rights Due Diligence in Agriculture: From Compliance to Impact
Human rights risks are deeply embedded in agricultural supply chains. Effective due diligence must move beyond audits to address root causes like income, power, and land rights. Real impact requires shared responsibility and long-term engagement.
Dec 29, 2025


Living Income and Living Wage as Foundations of Sustainable Supply Chains
Living income and living wage are essential for sustainable supply chains. Without income security, climate action, biodiversity protection, and human rights efforts fail. Dignified livelihoods are the foundation of resilient food systems.
Dec 29, 2025


Protecting Smallholder Farmer Livelihoods: A Cornerstone of Food Security, Resilience, and Equity
Smallholder farmers feed the world but face poverty, climate risk, and market volatility. Protecting their livelihoods strengthens food security, resilience, and rural economies. Secure smallholder livelihoods are a global priority.
Dec 14, 2025


Gender Equity in Agriculture: Essential for Food Security, Resilience, and Justice
Gender inequity limits agriculture’s productivity, resilience, and fairness. Empowering women farmers improves food security, climate adaptation, and livelihoods. Gender equity is not optional — it is essential for sustainable agriculture.
Dec 14, 2025


Measuring What Matters: Gender Equity in Cotton Through M&E Systems
Our member organization CottonConnect shares insights about incorporating gender consideration into cotton operations in India — and, most importantly, how they can be measured.
Nov 27, 2025


Building Smallholder Resilience through Regenerative Agriculture in Central Kalimantan
Kaleka's Seruyan experience demonstrates that when smallholders are given the space to lead, systemic change can emerge from the ground up.
Oct 31, 2025


More and Better: Improving Turmeric Crops by Caring for the Soil
Turmeric farmers in India are trying regenerative agriculture techniques and finding that they can improve soil health and a 10% to 15% yield increase.
Oct 20, 2025
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Brief notes on what’s working in sustainable agriculture and how to be part of it.
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