The fishing activities by small-scale fisherfolk in Pandeglang, Banten Province, Indonesia, were affected by a tsunami in 2018. Meanwhile, the issues of illegal fishing and the use of environmentally destructive fishing gear, such as fish bombs and marine biota theft in the Ujung Kulon area, still haunt fisherfolk operating in Sumur District, Pandeglang. The Sumur […]
In Polewali Mandar, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, cocoa has long been part of farmers’ lives. Since the 1980s, smallholder farmers have begun cultivating cocoa with limited support, relying on government-provided seedlings but lacking the guidance needed to build structured and sustainable farms. Over time, cocoa became the backbone of local livelihoods. Yet as years passed, new […]
In the highlands of Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, coffee farming has long been part of the region’s heritage. Yet in many villages, aging coffee trees and limited technical knowledge have reduced productivity and made it difficult for farmers to sustain their livelihoods. “On average, the coffee plants in Toraja are already very old, which results […]
Amid the growing challenges of climate change and declining soil fertility, farmers in Boyolali, Central Java, Indonesia, are choosing a different path. Instead of relying on conventional farming methods, they are turning to organic agriculture—restoring the health of their land while nurturing hope for future generations. At the heart of this movement is APPOLI Boyolali. […]
In Ujung Kulon National Park, Banten province, Indonesia, farmers are increasingly feeling the impacts of climate change. Longer and harsher dry seasons make it difficult to grow staple crops such as rice. During these months, many families rely on harvesting wild forest honey as an important source of income. “During the dry season, we cannot […]
The implementing Farmers’ Organizations (FOs) of the APFP-FO4A program in Indonesia held their national wrap-up workshop on 20-22 October 2025. The event was led by the Aliansi Petani Indonesia (API), the national implementing agency of the program. The workshop highlighted the major achievements and impacts of the program over its five years of implementation in […]
Central Sumatra, Indonesia – Kerinci Regency, located in Jambi Province, is known as one of Indonesia’s main producers of cinnamon. Contributing around 80% of the country’s total cinnamon supply, this region plays an important role in sustaining Indonesia’s spice industry. At the heart of this success is Tani Sakti Alam Kerinci Farmer Organization (TAKTIK), which continues to inspire […]
West Sulawesi, Indonesia – In Polewali Mandar Regency, West Sulawesi, Indonesia, cocoa farmers are working together to change the face of the cocoa industry. The Amanah Farmer Organization and Mitra Agribisnis Mandiri Amanah, producers of cocoa in the region, are leading innovations aimed at improving farmers’ welfare and ensuring the sustainability of the cocoa commodity. This […]
