Asia

Explore the types, characteristics and examples of subsistence agriculture, which supports millions of households around the world.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world. This October, celebrate harvests that women farmers reap from the skills, confidence, and connections they build with TechnoServe.

Every harvest leaves something behind. Across India, millions of tons of agricultural residue remain in fields after crops are harvested. Much of it has little economic value and is often burned, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. For most people, crop residue…

Millions of farmers in India rely on the arrival of the monsoons to grow their crops. But as climate uncertainty becomes the new normal, this vital season is increasingly defined by unpredictability.

This month, we’re sharing postcards from TechnoServe staff who are creating change in communities across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Get a glimpse into their daily routines and learn about the clients they support every day.

The challenges facing agri-food systems today are deeply interconnected, and so too are the decisions that will determine their future. Learn key insights from a convening on the future of agriculture and food systems.

Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.

I recently returned from India, where I saw firsthand the impact of TechnoServe’s work in the dairy sector. Learn about how this work is improving incomes—with farmers seeing a $11.80 return for every $1 invested—and driving women’s economic empowerment.

Smallholder farmers around the world are turning to fertilizers that leverage helpful microorganisms to boost the profitability of their land. Learn more about biofertilizers and how TechnoServe is helping farmers to adopt this green technology.

In 2025, foreign aid cuts disrupted TechnoServe’s work in many of the communities we serve. Yet despite these challenges, our projects continued to change lives and achieve lasting, cost-effective impact. Explore these results in our 2025 Annual Report, “Rooted and Rising.”