International Conference on Women Farmers & Sustainable Organic Agriculture
Empowering Women Farmers · Sustainable Organic Agriculture · Global Collaboration
A global gathering rooted in the soil of Meghalaya
Organised by MEGNOLIA in collaboration with FKW and IFOAM Organics Asia, this two-day global gathering brought together women farmers, policymakers, institutions, cooperatives, and international organic networks to strengthen women's leadership in sustainable agriculture.
Convened under the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, the conference reinforced Meghalaya's goal of bringing 1 lakh hectares under organic cultivation by 2028 — anchored by women-led cooperatives, Farmer Producer Organisations, and community-driven farming systems.
Two days, one shared harvest of ideas
From the opening ceremony to the signing of a landmark international MoU, every session builds toward a common purpose: women-led, organic, resilient agriculture.
Moments from the conference
A visual record of the ceremonies, sessions, and celebrations — organised by moment, so you can revisit exactly what you're looking for.
Watch the conference come alive
Featured films from across the two days
The themes shaping the conversation
Eleven threads running through every session, panel, and story shared across the two days.
Women Leadership
Indigenous Knowledge
Organic Agriculture
Climate Resilience
Fair Value Chains
Policy Integration
Community-Owned Farming Systems
Farmer Producer Organisations
Global Partnerships
Innovation
Sustainable Livelihoods
Voices leading the conversation
Leaders from government, national institutions, and global organic networks who joined the inauguration and proceedings.
Ri-Bhoi District — agriculture rooted in community
Participants observed women-led farming practices, organic pineapple cultivation, and cooperative-based value addition — gaining firsthand insight into Meghalaya's community-rooted agricultural model. The visit offered direct exposure to Self-Help Groups, Farmer Producer Organisations, and local processing units, showing how collective action and natural farming systems are driving sustainable livelihoods and rural enterprise development.
What the conference set in motion
Beyond the ceremony, a set of commitments and partnerships carried forward.
Meghalaya State Organic Mission — Phase II
Launched at the exhibition inauguration, the 2024–28 phase reinforces the State's commitment to expanding certified organic cultivation, strengthening value chains, and enhancing farmer-centric infrastructure and market access.
Strengthened International Collaboration
Deepened ties between MEGNOLIA, FKW, and global institutions including IFOAM Organics Asia and IFOAM Organics International.
Women's Leadership in Organic Agriculture
Elevated visibility and decision-making power for women farmers across policy and market spaces.
Knowledge Exchange
Documented indigenous practices and technical learning shared openly between delegations.
Sustainable Farming Practices
Renewed commitments to organic, low-input, and climate-resilient methods across member regions.
MEGNOLIA × IFOAM Organics Asia MoU
A signed Memorandum of Understanding formalising a long-term partnership for organic agriculture in Asia.
"When women lead the land, the harvest feeds the whole community."
