A Focus Group Discussion in Kampung Prafi Mulya, Manokwari became a space for women farmers to share experiences and learn together about overcoming market access challenges. Through knowledge sharing with the YBTS team, participants explored practical ways to expand their market networks and strengthen their confidence in marketing their harvests.

Grobogan farmers are discovering biochar, an eco-friendly technology that enriches soil, strengthens crops, and promotes sustainable agriculture.

From the eastern corner of Indonesia, in Keerom, Papua, comes the inspiring story of Kaka Olaiy Komba, a local farmer taking bold steps toward resilient farming. Once limited to cultivating local chilies for daily needs, Kaka Olaiy is now the first Papuan farmer to plant Curly Red Chili (Tangguh F1 variety) on his 500 m² plot. With hands-on guidance from YBTS Technical Field Officers, he is learning modern cultivation techniques—from seedling preparation to pest management. His dedication, including the use of fruit fly traps as preventive control, marks a new chapter of hope for better harvests and stronger farming communities in Papua.

From a small field in Dukwia, a big change began to grow. Kaka Nius Tabuni not only succeeded in harvesting Pak Choi, but also revived the spirit of farming in his village. This is the story of a local Papuan farmer who became a driver of change.

YBTS joins Tani Fest 2025 with EWINDO to share practical crop guides, empowering communities to grow food and farm smarter—right from home.