Gayo Coffee Drops Under Climate Strain
Coffee farmers in the Gayo Highlands of Aceh are feeling the pinch of climate change. Adopting agroforestry models that border on regenerative agriculture offers a way forward—without sacrificing productivity.
Climate-Resilient Coffee Is No Longer a Pipe Dream
Research institutes and coffee traders are developing crop varieties capable of withstanding climate change. However, a variety resistant to the coffee berry borer remains elusive.
Profiting from Toek Cultivation
Women in Saureinu, Mentawai Islands, are farming toek in a local river. The practice fulfills their protein needs while generating a steady income.
No Food Left Behind
Non-profit organization FoodCycle Indonesia operates as a food bank to break the cycle of hunger and reduce food waste.
Octopus Sasi in the Mentawai Islands
Residents of Sinaka Village have agreed to implement sasi—a periodic fishing closure—for octopuses: a community effort to prevent overexploitation
Coffee Grounds for Batik
Think twice before throwing away your coffee grounds. This household waste can actually serve as a unique, eco-friendly natural dye for batik.
Cooking for the Planet
Suzy Hutomo launches "Memasak untuk Bumi" (Cooking for the Planet), featuring 40 zero-waste and plant-based recipes—along with the reasons behind them.
Keeping Local Soybeans from Falling Further Behind
Farmers lose interest in soybean cultivation due to low prices and weak market demand. Enter data-driven farming
Stay and Learn to Farm
Omah Sebumi in Magelang offers more than just lodging—it provides an education in agriculture and rural culture.
The Influx of Shrimp Trawlers in the Arafura Sea
Industrial outrigger trawlers are crowding the Arafura Sea. As a wide array of fish gets swept up in their nets, local fishers are returning empty-handed.
