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Knowledge Transfer Activities in Arfak Highland, West Papua

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Knowledge Transfer Activities in Arfak Highland, West Papua

Arfak highland  is the highest point in the province of West Papua, it is approximately 1,800 m asl. Arfak district is the new area since October, 2012. It was expanded from Manokwari District. It has more than 26,000 in population that distributed in 10 sub district areas. Due to access and mobility issues in the highland, we focused on Anggi, Taige, and Minyambow Sub district. We engaged the local farmers with upgrade the capacity of lead farmers, enhance promotional events, dissemination of promotion media, and linkage highland vegetables to market. A total number of 621 farmers got direct beneficiaries through our activities.

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Farmer Field Day: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture Through Biochar Adoption
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.
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From Organic Waste to Valuable Biochar, A Visit to Biochar Facility in Batang Yayasan
From Organic Waste to Valuable Biochar, A Visit to Biochar Facility in Batang Yayasan
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The article is written by Tessa Horrocks (University of Western Australia), an ACICIS Student Intern at YBTS (January-February 2025) Our internship at Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS) brought us to the biochar facility in Batang, Central Java. The biochar facility is installed with carbonizer machines built by WasteX (start-up tech company) to produce biochar. WasteX […]
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Thriving Fields, Sustainable Yields
Thriving Fields, Sustainable Yields
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In January 2024, I had the privilege of being part of a meaningful journey alongside Stuart Morris (Director of East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation), Flip Van Koesveld (Advisor to the Board of Trustee at East-West Seed Knowledge Transfer Foundation), and the dedicated Management Team of YBTS, Edwin S. Saragih (Chairman) and Arga Wisnu Pradana (Assistant Manager). Our mission aimed to connect with and learn from […]
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Enza Zaden and YBTS Boost Young Farmers In Obelio Village
Enza Zaden and YBTS Boost Young Farmers In Obelio Village
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Enza Zaden and Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS) collaborate to support farmers to improve productivity and quality of agricultural yields.
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The winner is someone who has experienced failures but rise again
The winner is someone who has experienced failures but rise again
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Daniel Malo Umbu Pati, or Dani, is a Field Agricultural Extension Officer (PPL) in West Wewewa District who actively supports farmers in three villages through the PERMATA program with Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera (YBTS). With cross-sector experience and training from YBTS, Dani continues to enhance his skills in agriculture and horticulture. As a speaker in various media platforms, he shares knowledge and motivation with farmers, driven by his vision of making Southwest Sumba a center for agricultural production. Dani believes that hard work and sharing knowledge will bring positive changes to farmers and their communities.
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