RECOFTC-Indonesia

08/04/2026

In Bantaeng, South Sulawesi, farmer Marni decided to stop planting maize on her small plot and shift to growing coffee under trees. On 2-3 hectares, she now cultivates arabica coffee together with jackfruit, mahogany and other shade species. The change has improved her income, allowing her to build a new house and support her children’s education.

Marni is part of the Akar Tani Cooperative, where hundreds of smallholders work together to improve coffee quality and reach better markets. By planting trees instead of clearing land, they are reducing the risk of fires and protecting nearby forests while keeping their farms productive.

👉🏼https://www.recoftc.org/regional/stories/smallholder-farmers-and-local-businesses-work-together-protect-indonesias-forests

08/04/2026

Smallholder farmers produce more than 90 per cent of Indonesia’s 2.1 million tonnes of rubber each year. Many of them face unstable prices and degraded soils after years of monoculture. To adapt, farmers are starting to combine rubber with food crops and native tree species on the same land.

These mixed systems help families earn from several sources, strengthen local food security and rebuild soil health. Research shows that agroforestry systems store more carbon than monoculture plantations while keeping farms productive. On one hectare, farmers can now grow food, earn a stable income and protect the environment.

08/04/2026

Agroforestry can transform lives and landscapes, but it only works when the right conditions are in place. 🌱

🌍 Secure land rights so families can plan for the future

🌿 Training and access to quality seeds and planting materials

📜 Policies that support and protect farmers

💰 Markets that value their work and harvests

With secure land rights, knowledge and fair market access, farming families can build resilient agroforestry systems that support livelihoods and ecosystems.

🔗 Discover what enables successful agroforestry in RECOFTC’s Agroforestry 101 course: https://learning.recoftc.org/courses/course-v1:RECOFTC+Agro101+2026/about

08/04/2026

🌱 Enrolment is now open for our FREE Agroforestry 101 e-course!

Discover how trees, crops and livestock can work together to improve soil health, strengthen farm income and support sustainable food systems.
In this course, you will learn to:

🌳 understand how agroforestry components function together

🌾 recognize what makes agroforestry interventions succeed

🌍 explore the benefits agroforestry brings to communities

📅 Course starts on 9 March

📅 Enrolment is open until 10 April

Learn more and register:
https://www.recoftc.org/.../agroforestry-101-enhancing...

Need help getting started? Visit our FAQ at https://recoftc.org/ecourse-faq or write to us at [email protected].

31/12/2025

New chapter in 2026 in our new office

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone for RECOFTC Indonesia. We move our office address to Jalan Wijaya Kusuma Raya No.99, RT.04/RW.09, Cilendek Timur, Kota Bogor, Jawa Barat 16112.

This move is much more than just a change of address; it represents our commitment to growth, innovation, and providing the best possible environment for our team. Seeing our hard work today reinforces our shared excitement for a great future

We look forward to meeting you in new office! Thank you to everyone for the same vision at resilient communities, equitable and sustainable forest landscapes. Happy new year 2026!

31/12/2025

Advance gender equity in higher education with Explore institutional grants

✅ USD 15,000–25,000 per grant

✅ Open to institutions in Cambodia (private only), Lao PDR and Timor-Leste

✅ Supports action on structural gender barriers and more inclusive academic environments

✅ Nine-month grants ending February 2027

📅 Key dates

✅ 15 Dec 2025: call opens

✅ 09 Jan 2026: online introduction workshop

✅ 30 Jan 2026: proposal deadline

👉 Learn more and apply: https://www.recoftc.org/projects/explore/call-proposals-explore-institutional-grants-advancing-gender-equity

26/11/2025

21/10/2025

Indigenous Peoples have been stewards of forests for generations, yet they often face exclusion and inequity in carbon markets. Without their participation, conservation efforts risk overlooking the expertise of those most intimately connected to these vital ecosystems.

Across Asia-Pacific, we are empowering Indigenous leaders with essential tools and knowledge. By safeguarding their rights, we can foster sustainable carbon markets that benefit communities and the environment.

🔗https://www.recoftc.org/stories/indigenous-voices-climate-conservation-and-carbon-negotiations

16/10/2025

What happens when farmers stop competing and start collaborating? In Bantaeng, Indonesia, coffee farmers formed a collective to negotiate better prices, access bigger markets, and invest in higher quality beans. They stopped being just suppliers and became business partners.

Our free e-course, "Partnering for progress: Inclusive land investments for smallholder success," shows you how to build the successful land investments like this. You'll learn the practical steps to build business models that empower small-scale farmers and create stronger, more sustainable supply chains.

Ready to help create more success stories like this? Enrollment is free.

Learn more and sign up today: https://www.recoftc.org/learning/partnering-progress-inclusive-land-investments-smallholder-success?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=inclusive_land_investment

16/10/2025

Happy ! 🌎 Healthy forests are essential for food security.

When local communities manage their forests, they protect vital sources of food, medicine and clean water. They also safeguard the very foundations of agriculture by improving soil fertility, controlling erosion and creating stable microclimates for crops.

Just look at the amazing results:

🌿In Thailand, the Ban Sa Si Mum community forest serves as a local hub for food, medicinal resources and forest education, ensuring food security and preserving traditional knowledge.

🌿In Indonesia, coffee farmers who integrate shade trees into their farms see higher yields and help protect vital watersheds.

🌿In Viet Nam, restoring mangrove forests on shrimp farms has increased local incomes and protects coastlines from climate impacts.

These community-led solutions show a powerful way forward, creating a world where both people and forests can thrive.

🔗https://www.recoftc.org/publications/agroforestry-climate-resilient-landscapes