Stories from the Field Archives - East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer

Farmer Long Thou and EWS-KT Technical Field Officer Phalla Yoeurm hold some of the cucumbers they have harvested, with two bags of cucumbers on the ground in front of them.

Stories from the Field

From Construction Worker to Vegetable Grower: Thou’s Story

When Long Thou decided to stop traveling for construction work and earn a living closer to home, he chose farming. From climate-smart techniques to business skills to market alignment, the guidance he has received from EWS-KT has transformed his vegetable production practices.

Young Nigerian farmer Tukur Hamisu focuses on setting up supportive trellising string for his tomato plants.

Inspired by Tomato Trellises: Tukur’s Story

Ugandan pumpkin farmer Odeta Dukizmana poses with another women in front of an EWS-KT banner on pumpkin farming. In front of them are a pile of pumpkins.

Pumpkin Revolution: How Odeta Became an Agent of Change in Kyaka II

South Sudanese student and farmer Gloria Hibba Juma holds leaf pots she has made.

Cultivating a Greener Future: Gloria’s Seedling Transformation

Two female farmers in Tanzania look at a guide to identify the cause of damaged tomato plants.

Turning Challenges into Learning Opportunities in Tanzania

Myanmar farmer Daw Nang Saw Kyi in her field.

Achieving Stronger Results in Myanmar: Daw Nang Saw Kyi’s Story

Ghanaian farmer Mathew Mensah with buckets of harvested tomatoes.

Mathew’s Empowering Change Through Best Farming Practices

Standing between two rows of bitter gourd vines, farmer Hokam Singh reaches for a bitter gourd fruit.

Leading the Way in Agar Malwa: Hokam’s Story

Omar Ali Tunu in his agro-input shop.

From Rice Farmer to Community Leader: Omar’s Story

Md. Babul beneath a row of bitter gourd.

Beyond the Harvest: Supporting the Farming Community