Biochar, An Environmentally Friendly Technology for Horticulture
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More fertile soil, healthier crops, and better harvest, who would not want that? These are the benefits now being experienced by farmers in Grobogan, Central Java, after being introduced to biochar, one of the environmentally friendly technologies increasingly applied in modern agriculture.
Farmers are enthusiast to learn about Biochar
In Dusun Rapah, Kluwan Village, Penawangan Subdistrict, YBTS Technical Field Officer, Mega, conducted a Training of Farmer (ToF) session themed “Utilizing Biochar for Horticulture.” A total of 16 farmers attended the training with great enthusiasm. Some were hearing about biochar for the first time, while others had long been curious to try it themselves. This activity is part of the Biochar Program in collaboration with WasteX and AdaKarbon, supported by P4G Partnerships.
During the ToF, farmers learned that biochar is not the same as rice husk ash. It is produced through the pyrolysis process (burning organic materials without oxygen), resulting in a stable carbon-rich substance that can remain in the soil for decades.
The benefits are remarkable: soil becomes looser and more fertile, microbial activity increases, and the need for chemical fertilizers can be significantly reduced.
What is even more exciting is that three YBTS-assisted farmers: Pak Jupri, Pak Fauzan, and Pak Jok, have already applied biochar on their own farms. They shared firsthand experiences with other participants on how biochar helps retain soil moisture and makes plants more resilient to extreme weather conditions.
Through this training, Grobogan farmers are beginning to embrace simple yet impactful green innovations. This small step marks the beginning of a transformation toward healthier, more efficient, and sustainable agriculture.
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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.
Kaka Nius Tabuni, an Inspirational Farmer from Dukwia, Keerom
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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.
From Dialogue to Harvest, YBTS and Sambawofuar Farmers Grow Together
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Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS) recently brought together 28 farmers in Sambawofuar Village, Biak Numfor, for a dynamic Focus Group Discussion (FGD) focused on growing and succeeding together. Through open dialogue, shared experiences, and a joyful harvest of Nauli Pakcoy, the event embodied YBTS’s commitment to collaborative knowledge transfer and sustainable farming.
Farmer Field Day: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Through Biochar Adoption
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At the Farmer Field Day (FFD) in Batang Regency, farmers experienced firsthand the transformative impact of biochar technology in improving soil health, boosting yields, and reducing carbon emissions. Supported by the WRI-P4G initiative, this collaboration between WasteX, Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS), and AdaKarbon empowers smallholder farmers with sustainable solutions for a more resilient agricultural future. Through knowledge-sharing, hands-on demonstrations, and strong stakeholder support, the event marked an important milestone in advancing climate-smart farming in Indonesia.
