On the coast of Lamongan in East Java province, Indonesia, small waves clap against the edges of quiet ponds, carrying with them old stories and new hopes. Here, life grows from salt water—and from the tireless hands of coastal families who never stop working. Across 600 hectares of coastal land, only a small portion has […]
Agroecology, a farming concept that upholds harmony of environment, social, and economic aspects, has become a main focus for the Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) (Indonesian Peasants Union) in developing a sustainable farming model. For SPI, agroecology is not just a farming method, but it is also a philosophy of life that underlies farming practices that […]
The Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) (Indonesian Peasant Union) continues to realize its concern for Indonesian agriculture, especially coffee cultivation by the community. According to Hendarman, Chairman of SPI Bengkulu Region, SPI wants to oversee the entire stages of community coffee cultivation, from the production chain to marketing. “In Bengkulu, SPI facilitates coffee commodities from upstream […]