Bina Tani Sejahtera

Find us here:

Vegetables Technology Expo: Let’s Plant Vegetables and ‘Plant’ Water

Uploaded

Vegetables Technology Expo: Let’s Plant Vegetables and ‘Plant’ Water

On August 31st, 2016, Bina Tani Sejahtera Foundation (YBTS/ Yayasan Bina Tani Sejahtera) collaborated with Karina and EWINDO, and organized a vegetable technology expo with the theme: Let’s plant vegetable and ‘plant’ water to increase farmers’ resilience! This event was held in Tetaf village, NTT province. Since December 2015, YBTS cooperates with communities to deploy extension and water access projects in 7 (seven) villages in TTS district. This project is supported by AJF organization, so that farmers can grow vegetables during the dry season. Farmers usually pump water from nearby water source.

This event started from morning until evening, attended by 540 people consisting of farmers, vocational school students, partners, donor representatives and as well as the local government. Regional secretary of TTS district, Drs. Salmun Tabun, M.Si formally opened the vegetable technology expo. The expo showcased 14 vegetable varieties of Cap Panah Merah: tomatoes, french bean, pumpkin, cucumber, leafies and others. In this activity, Dr. Ir. Edwin Sanso Saragih, M.Si (YBTS chairperson) and the regional secretary of TTS district also harvested some vegetables in the expo area.

Farmers visited around the demo plot and got some explanation of good seed selection and good cultivation techniques. Additionally, vegIMPACT also distributed knowledge material through the foundation such as cultivation guidance, and some edu-games on occupational safety for farmers. The local government through the regional secretary, as well as the donor representative (Karina) also showed their appreciation of the vegetable technology expo.

Other Intergrated Livelihood

Collaboration, the Key to Success in Farming
Collaboration, the Key to Success in Farming
Uploaded
Heronima Emiliana Loba, also known as Ibu Helni, initially worked as a staff member of the Regional Secretariat (SETDA) of Southwest Sumba Regency. In 2021, Ibu Helni joined the Department of Agriculture and Food Security of Southwest Sumba as a Field Agricultural Extension Officer (PPL). She was assigned to the Agricultural Extension Center in Wewewa […]
View Detail
“SABU” Movement
“SABU” Movement
Uploaded
As the Subdistrict Head of Wewewa Barat since 2021, Bapak Antonius Kette, S.TP, is recognized as a driving force consistently pushing for community empowerment programs in the villages of Wewewa Barat Subdistrict, encouraging them to boldly showcase their abilities. He consistently inspires villagers to actively engage as resilient farmers. Pak Antonius is pleased to directly […]
View Detail
Mama Lily’s Farmer’s Chef
Mama Lily’s Farmer’s Chef
Uploaded
Strategically located in Tambolaka City, Mama Lily, a member of the Women’s Farmers Group (KWT) Hidup Bersama in Wee Rena Village, faces challenges with limited land and water supply. However, they have found a smart solution by running an agricultural business for 11 years using their home garden. For Mama Lily, there is always a […]
View Detail
Farming Towards Improved Livelihoods
Farming Towards Improved Livelihoods
Uploaded
The Niri Kalebu Farmers Group, formed in September 2021 and inaugurated in February 2022, aims to enhance the welfare of its members through agriculture. “Niri Kalebu” in Sumbanese means “sheltering under a big tree,” reflecting collaboration and support from various parties such as the government, agriculture extension workers, non-governmental organizations, and other institutions with aligned […]
View Detail
Harvesting Success of Vegetable Farming in the Arfak Mountains
Harvesting Success of Vegetable Farming in the Arfak Mountains
Uploaded
Elyakim Mandacan is a farmer who has successfully implemented good agricultural practices (GAP) in the Arfak Mountains, Manokwari, Papua. Elyakim was a traditional farmer with limited knowledge and farming practices. His transformation to success began when the field staff of YBTS provided guidance. With the implementation of GAP, Elyakim achieved significant harvest results, leading to […]
View Detail
Search