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 vast green landscapes of Kotabumi, North Lampung, Indonesia, cassava stretches as far as the eye can see, rooted not only in the soil but in the livelihoods of thousands of farming families. This district contributes nearly 17% of the raw cassava supply for flour production across Lampung Province, positioning its farmers at the […]
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 […]