Women at the Heart of Change: How Mindanao Farmers Are Turning Agriculture into Enterprise and Leadership

by Maria Catherine Suba | Published Sep 26, 2026 | Programs, Women’s Leadership, Rights and Economic Empowerment

DAVAO REGION — From managing diversified farms to leading cooperatives and building community enterprises, women farmers in Mindanao are showing that agriculture can be more than a means of survival—it can become a pathway to economic independence, stronger leadership...

Hope Grows in Magsaysay: Rice Farmers Thrive Through Agro-ecology Project

by Irdf Official | Published Sep 10, 2025 | Agroecology, Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Sovereignty, Farmer-Led Livelihoods, Cooperatives and Rural Enterprises, Food Sovereignty, Latest News, Women’s Leadership, Rights and Economic Empowerment

 Hope Grows in Magsaysay: Rice Farmers Thrive Through Agroecology Project In the heart of Barangay Magsaysay, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, rice farmers have found renewed purpose and resilience through the agroecology-based rice farming system spearheaded by the...

Project Update: Advancing Organic Coconut Development through the Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao

by Irdf Official | Published Oct 23, 2024 | Agroecology, Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Sovereignty, Farmer and Community Organizing, Leadership and Rights, Farmer-Led Livelihoods, Cooperatives and Rural Enterprises, Latest News, Media, Programs, Publications, Women’s Leadership, Rights and Economic Empowerment

Project Update: Advancing Organic Coconut Development through the Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao The Coconut Resiliency Project in Mindanao has made significant progress in promoting organic coconut farming and supporting farmers through education, financial...

IRDF Mindanao Projects: 2024 Update on Transformative Initiatives

by Irdf Official | Published Oct 17, 2024 | Agroecology, Climate-Resilient Farming and Food Sovereignty, Farmer and Community Organizing, Leadership and Rights, Farmer-Led Livelihoods, Cooperatives and Rural Enterprises, Latest News, Links, Media, Programs, Publications, Women’s Leadership, Rights and Economic Empowerment

IRDF Mindanao Projects: 2024 Update on Transformative Initiatives As we progress through 2024, the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) continues to make significant strides in enhancing the lives of rural communities across Mindanao. With a mission to...