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10/08/2025

Ferdiansyah (37), along with his wife Eka Fitrianingsi (31) and their two children, lives in Karawonjo Hamlet, Dusun 4, Omu Village. In addition to his role as the head of Dusun 4, he also farms corn, tends to his avocado garden, and raises goats and cattle to support his family’s daily needs.

Before ADRA Indonesia’s REAF II program began in Omu Village, Mr. Ferdiansyah relied solely on corn farming as his family’s main source of income. Unfortunately, the returns were just enough to meet daily household needs, with little to no surplus.

His perspective began to change when he joined ADRA’s SUKAKESWAN (Livestock Care Community) training. Motivated by a growing interest in cattle farming, he actively participated in various training sessions on livestock management and later became a graduate of the Training of Trainers (ToT) program. Through ADRA’s Field Schools and Livestock Health Posts, Mr. Ferdiansyah became a SUKAKESWAN facilitator, helping to educate and motivate other farmers on good livestock practices.

As a direct beneficiary of ADRA’s livestock revolving fund, Mr. Ferdiansyah received two goats. Applying his new knowledge, he built proper housing, measured feed accurately, used fermented feed, maintained cleanliness, and administered vitamins regularly. These practices helped him manage his livestock effectively. In 2023, he successfully returned two offspring to the program, which were handed over to the next beneficiary, Mrs. Sarni. Since then, the goats have reproduced, adding four more kids to his herd.

With a growing herd of six goats, Mr. Ferdiansyah felt confident in his skills. He used his savings to purchase four more goats and four cattle, bringing his current total to 10 goats and 5 cows. To support the increasing number of livestock, he created a fodder bank on land near the enclosure and produces fermented feed when green forage is abundant.

As an active SUKAKESWAN member, Mr. Ferdiansyah regularly coordinates with ADRA Indonesia and livestock officers from the Sigi District Agricultural Office. Recognizing his capacity and leadership, the district government provided additional support to his farmer group—led by Mr. Ferdiansyah—including a feed storage unit, fermentation equipment, a grass chopper, and a three-wheeled transport vehicle.

Mr. Ferdiansyah is also now integrating his farming and livestock efforts: he uses livestock manure as fertilizer for his corn fields and turns agricultural waste like corn stalks into fermented livestock feed. He hopes to serve as an example to his group by promoting a sustainable and integrated approach to agriculture and livestock farming.

“Thanks to ADRA Indonesia, I not only improved my family’s livelihood but also became more confident in leading and inspiring fellow farmers,” says Mr. Ferdiansyah.

02/08/2025

Usman M. (42 years old), along with his wife (Mrs. Kurnia) and their two children, is a resident of Dusun II, Bangga Village. He was one of the survivors of the 2018 earthquake and the 2019 flash flood that struck their village. Today, Mr. Usman serves as the Head of Public Services at the village government office.

Prior to this, he had never raised any kind of livestock. When ADRA Indonesia launched the REAF II program in Bangga Village, Mr. Usman registered to join the Livestock Field School. He was interested in raising livestock, hoping that one day he would have enough savings to purchase his own animals.

In March 2023, Mr. Usman received two goats as part of ADRA Indonesia’s livestock support initiative. With these two goats and the knowledge he gained from the Field School sessions, Mr. Usman began his goat farming journey.

During the training, Mr. Usman learned various essential skills, including animal housing management and sanitation, biosecurity, feeding practices, and livestock disease management. Based on these lessons, he chose to implement an intensive livestock farming system.

He initially built a simple 1.5 x 2 m² ground-level pen. He cleaned the pen daily and used smoke fumigation to help prevent disease. The intensive system allowed him to monitor and control the animals’ feeding more effectively. He also ensured a varied and nutritious diet for his goats to meet their nutritional needs.

By 2024, Mr. Usman had passed on two young goats to another community member, Mrs. Khadijah, as part of the program’s livestock revolving scheme. He also sold several goat kids to help fund his children’s education and build a better livestock pen. He constructed a new 3 x 5 m² shelter using a combination of raised and ground-level designs, equipped with feeding stations, water containers, and sanitation tools such as brooms, shovels, and rakes.

In 2025, Mr. Usman used his savings to expand his herd by purchasing three pregnant does. To prevent disease and support their adaptation, he kept the new goats in a separate enclosure. As of now, his farm has grown to eight goats. To meet the increasing demand for forage, Mr. Usman has also started planting grass around the pen area.

“I am truly grateful to ADRA Indonesia,” said Mr. Usman. “This program has significantly helped improve the income of village residents, especially mine. I now have a dream to grow my livestock business even further. Thank you, ADRA.”

31/07/2025

Rosnawati (40 years old) is a housewife who also actively cultivates a 1-hectare corn field with her husband. She is one of the REAF II participants from Omu Village. The main source of income for Rosnawati’s family is corn farming, so they are eager to learn proper corn cultivation techniques, hoping that by learning and applying them, their harvests can improve. This desire led Rosnawati to join the REAF II program by ADRA Indonesia.

Rosnawati and her husband have been cultivating corn for years, but they never achieved satisfying results. This was because their farming methods were simply based on the habits of other farmers in the area—without trying to learn the proper cultivation techniques or understanding what Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) are.

“For me, growing corn was just a routine,” she admitted. “I never paid attention to the type of seeds I was using. If I found seeds at a cheaper price, I would just go for it. I also didn’t know that fertilizing should be done at least twice during the growing season. As a result, my yields were never satisfying. If I could get 1 ton of corn from planting 9 kg of seeds, I would already feel grateful. Usually, the harvest was only around 500 kg from that amount of seeds.”

However, the learning sessions in the field schools and the various activities conducted by the REAF II project on proper corn cultivation techniques opened her eyes. She realized there were many things she had been doing incorrectly in her farming practices.

After attending seven field school sessions, Rosnawati began making changes in her corn cultivation practices. She started to apply several good practices, such as maintaining proper plant spacing of 20:70 cm and 80:40 cm, as recommended by GAP. She also began paying attention to the type of seeds used. Although high-quality seeds are more expensive, Rosnawati believed it is better to use superior seeds in smaller quantities, as they produce better results compared to planting a lot of inferior seeds.

Additionally, she has started fertilizing her crops twice per season and pruning the lower leaves. Although not all practices have been fully improved yet, Rosnawati has already felt the positive impact.

“Alhamdulillah, now that I use Pioneer 88 and NK 212 seeds, my corn harvest has increased significantly. My latest harvest reached 2 tons from 9 kg of seeds. We have never achieved such a good yield before. Although it’s still far from the ideal national standard, we are very grateful and definitely motivated to keep improving.”

Rosnawati now has big dreams. She hopes her yields will eventually meet or even exceed the national standards.

“Alhamdulillah, after ADRA came to Omu Village, we as farmers have a much better understanding of how to take care of our crops. Moving forward, my husband and I plan to continue improving our corn farming practices. We will carefully choose the seeds we use, apply organic compost or manure before planting, and so on.”

On this occasion, Rosnawati also expressed her gratitude to ADRA Indonesia and hopes that ADRA will continue to support Omu Village in the future.

30/07/2025

In the heart of Tuva Village, Central Sulawesi, a young farmer named Abdul Muzakir, or Zakir as he’s fondly called, is rewriting the narrative of rural youth through resilience, hard work, and the right knowledge. At just 25 years old, Zakir has not only improved his agricultural productivity—but also achieved what once seemed out of reach: returning to school.

As the second of three siblings, Zakir grew up in a family with limited economic resources. After graduating from high school, financial constraints forced him to give up his dream of going to university. Instead, he took over his family’s corn farming business. Guided only by his father’s experience and local traditions, Zakir struggled to achieve satisfying results from his efforts. At one point, he harvested just 800 kg of corn from 6 kg of seeds—a yield far below expectations.

“I’ve been farming corn for years, but the results were always disappointing. I knew I had to learn more if I wanted to improve,” Zakir shared.

That opportunity came in late 2023, when ADRA Indonesia launched the REAF II program in Tuva Village. One of its key initiatives was the Corn Farmer Field School, which focused on equipping local farmers with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Eager to improve his outcomes, Zakir registered as a participant and completed all seven sessions.

Through the program, he learned essential techniques like:

Using certified hybrid seeds (F1) instead of lower-quality generational seeds (F2),
Implementing proper spacing methods such as the legowo 2:1:2 pattern,
Practicing timely and efficient fertilization using the tugal method, and
Adjusting farming decisions based on weather conditions and soil needs.
Applying this knowledge to his own field, Zakir experienced a remarkable turnaround. By the end of 2024, he harvested 2.5 tons of corn from 9 kg of seeds—a personal record and a source of renewed hope.

“Even though my harvest still falls short of the national standard, I’m already grateful. Alhamdulillah, I’ve been able to save more toward my college fund. I plan to keep applying what I’ve learned to further improve my yields.”

Thanks to his improved income, Zakir is now a student once again. In 2025, he officially enrolled in Universitas Terbuka (Open University) to study agriculture—turning his experience in the field into a foundation for long-term growth and professional development.

Zakir also benefited from the marketing training provided through REAF II, where he learned how to:

Create a simple financial record system,
Set priorities before making purchases, and
Manage his income for future investments.
“The marketing training helped me understand how to track my spending and prioritize what matters. It’s been a huge support in helping me prepare for university.”

Now back in the classroom, Zakir hopes to one day become a model of success for other young farmers in his community.

“Thank you, ADRA. The training changed my perspective—not only on farming, but on what’s possible for my life. I hope one day I can become a successful farmer and share this knowledge with others.”

Zakir’s story is more than just a farming success. It’s a story of determination, learning, and dreams rekindled—proof that with the right support, even a small seed can grow into something life-changing.

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Di jantung Desa Tuva, Sulawesi Tengah, seorang petani muda bernama Abdul Muzakir—akrab disapa Zakir—sedang menulis ulang kisah anak muda pedesaan melalui ketekunan, kerja keras, dan pengetahuan yang tepat. Di usianya yang baru 25 tahun, Zakir tidak hanya berhasil meningkatkan produktivitas pertaniannya—tetapi juga meraih hal yang dulu terasa mustahil: kembali bersekolah.

Sebagai anak kedua dari tiga bersaudara, Zakir tumbuh dalam keluarga dengan keterbatasan ekonomi. Setelah lulus dari SMA, kondisi keuangan memaksanya untuk mengubur impian kuliah. Ia pun mengambil alih usaha tani jagung keluarganya. Hanya bermodal pengalaman sang ayah dan tradisi lokal, Zakir mengalami kesulitan untuk mendapatkan hasil yang memuaskan. Pada satu masa, ia hanya berhasil panen 800 kg jagung dari 6 kg benih—jauh di bawah harapan.

"Aku sudah bertani jagung selama bertahun-tahun, tapi hasilnya selalu mengecewakan. Aku tahu, kalau mau maju, aku harus belajar lebih banyak," ungkap Zakir.

Kesempatan itu datang di akhir tahun 2023, saat ADRA Indonesia meluncurkan program REAF II di Desa Tuva. Salah satu inisiatif utamanya adalah Sekolah Lapang Petani Jagung, yang bertujuan membekali para petani lokal dengan Praktik Pertanian yang Baik (Good Agricultural Practices/GAP). Ingin memperbaiki hasil panennya, Zakir pun mendaftar dan menyelesaikan ketujuh sesi pelatihan.

Melalui program ini, ia mempelajari teknik-teknik penting seperti:

Menggunakan benih hibrida bersertifikat (F1) alih-alih benih turunan (F2) yang kualitasnya lebih rendah,

Menerapkan pola tanam yang tepat seperti pola legowo 2:1:2,

Melakukan pemupukan tepat waktu dan efisien dengan metode tugal, dan

Menyesuaikan keputusan pertanian berdasarkan kondisi cuaca dan kebutuhan tanah.

Dengan menerapkan pengetahuan ini di lahannya sendiri, Zakir mengalami perubahan besar. Di akhir tahun 2024, ia berhasil panen 2,5 ton jagung dari 9 kg benih—rekor pribadinya, sekaligus sumber harapan baru.

"Walaupun hasil panen saya belum mencapai standar nasional, saya sudah sangat bersyukur. Alhamdulillah, saya bisa lebih banyak menabung untuk biaya kuliah. Saya berencana terus menerapkan ilmu ini agar hasil panen saya makin baik.”

Berkat peningkatan pendapatannya, Zakir kini kembali menjadi seorang mahasiswa. Pada tahun 2025, ia resmi terdaftar sebagai mahasiswa Universitas Terbuka untuk jurusan pertanian—mengubah pengalamannya di ladang menjadi fondasi pertumbuhan jangka panjang dan pengembangan profesional.

Zakir juga mendapat manfaat dari pelatihan pemasaran yang diberikan melalui REAF II, di mana ia belajar cara:

Membuat sistem pencatatan keuangan sederhana,

Menentukan prioritas sebelum membeli sesuatu, dan

Mengelola pendapatan untuk investasi masa depan.

“Pelatihan pemasaran membantu saya memahami cara melacak pengeluaran dan menentukan skala prioritas. Ini sangat membantu saya dalam mempersiapkan diri kuliah.”

Kini kembali duduk di bangku kuliah, Zakir berharap suatu hari nanti bisa menjadi contoh keberhasilan bagi petani muda lain di komunitasnya.

"Terima kasih, ADRA. Pelatihannya mengubah cara pandang saya—bukan hanya soal bertani, tapi juga tentang apa yang mungkin saya capai dalam hidup. Saya berharap suatu hari bisa menjadi petani sukses dan membagikan ilmu ini kepada yang lain.”

Kisah Zakir bukan hanya tentang keberhasilan bertani. Ini adalah kisah tentang ketekunan, pembelajaran, dan mimpi yang menyala kembali—bukti bahwa dengan dukungan yang tepat, bahkan benih kecil pun bisa tumbuh menjadi sesuatu yang mengubah hidup.

30/07/2025

Hasna (53 years old) is a mother of five children (four boys and one girl). She spends her days managing household responsibilities while also working as a farmer. Among the crops she cultivates, corn has become her primary focus and the main source of income for her family. However, for years, her corn yields have consistently fallen short of expectations. This is what motivated Hasna to actively participate in the REAF II program by ADRA Indonesia.

Although she has been cultivating corn for quite a long time, Hasna admits that the harvest has never been impressive.

“I’ve been farming corn for years, but my yields have always been the same. The highest I’ve ever harvested was around 3 tons—and that was a long time ago, maybe in 2021. So when I heard ADRA was returning to Omu Village and planning to run a farmer field school, I immediately signed up. I heard about the training in September 2023, right when I was about to plant corn again,” she shared.

After participating in the field school, Hasna began applying several Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) on her farmland. These included using hybrid seeds (F1) instead of saved seeds (F2), despite the higher cost; planting with proper spacing (30×70 cm) instead of random sowing; avoiding the use of pesticides; and focusing on regular weeding twice during the growing season to maintain field cleanliness.

Due to limited financial resources and the long distance to her plot, Hasna was only able to fertilize once during the season—around 30–35 days after planting—using 200 kg of Phonska and 200 kg of urea.

Although the improvements haven’t yet reached ideal results, her harvests have gradually shown positive progress. On April 23, 2025, Hasna achieved her highest corn yield to date: 4 tons from just 12 kg of seed, a significant improvement from previous seasons. Beyond the yield increase, Hasna expressed heartfelt gratitude to ADRA Indonesia, as the knowledge she gained from the training has had a meaningful impact on her family’s food security.

She recounted:

“After the earthquake, which was soon followed by a flash flood, no one dared to return to the fields—especially since ours are in the mountains. Thankfully, there were many food aid distributions—noodles, rice, eggs, sardines. We relied heavily on those for a while. It took almost a year before we tried farming again, but our harvests were still poor. Alhamdulillah, things are slowly improving, especially after applying what I learned from the farmer field school. That’s why I’m really grateful.”

Hasna is well aware that her current yields are still far below the national average. Motivated to continue improving, she plans to implement even more GAP techniques in her next planting season—such as applying organic compost or agricultural lime before planting—to improve soil health and increase productivity.

She closed by expressing her appreciation and hopes for the future:

“Thank you to ADRA Indonesia. I hope ADRA continues to support Omu Village, so that more farmers can benefit from this program.”

30/07/2025

Arif Wibowo (47 years old) and his wife, Suharlilin, are residents of Jono Oge Village who were affected by the devastating earthquake and liquefaction disaster in 2018. When the disaster struck, Mr. Wibowo lost his home, and his farmland was severely damaged and rendered unusable. The government later declared the liquefaction-affected area a red zone, advising residents not to rebuild there. As a result, Mr. Wibowo and his family were relocated to the Bulupountu Jaya Transmigration Settlement Unit, located in Sidera Village, Sigi Regency.

There, Mr. Wibowo received a donated plot of land measuring 20 x 30 m² and a semi-permanent house of 6 x 6 m². However, the remaining land could not be used for farming due to limited water access, which led the family to shift their focus to livestock. Initially, Mr. Wibowo raised four goats. Unfortunately, he struggled with high mortality rates, production issues, and disease outbreaks—largely due to the effects of climate change.

These challenges sparked his interest in participating in the Sukakeswan (Community-based Animal Health Volunteer) training facilitated by ADRA Indonesia in 2022. After joining the program, Mr. Wibowo gained valuable experience and skills in animal health. At his own farm, he applied improved sanitation and biosecurity measures, better feed management, and appropriate animal healthcare practices to maintain healthy and productive livestock.

In 2023, Mr. Wibowo received an additional two goats through ADRA’s revolving livestock assistance program. Once the animals gave birth, he passed on two offspring to another participant, Mrs. Adelia, continuing the cycle. Today, his farm houses 17 goats. He has already sold 7 goats, aged 3 to 4 months, for a total of IDR 11 million (approx. USD 680). The income has helped meet his family’s daily needs, support his child’s school enrollment, and fund small-scale farming activities.

Beyond his goal of turning his farm into a profitable livestock business, Mr. Wibowo also aspires to be a role model for other farmers. He actively facilitates Livestock Field Schools and community-based livestock health services (Posyandu Ternak) in collaboration with ADRA Indonesia. He also co-founded a local goat farming community with fellow residents of the Bulupountu Jaya settlement called Konco Ramban, meaning “Grazing Companions.” The group has had a positive impact—today, all goat farmers in Settlement Unit 3 (SP3) have transitioned to pen-based farming. The community also organizes self-funded initiatives such as communal work and other social activities.

Currently, Mr. Wibowo is developing his livestock business, focusing on selling young goats. He has also taken steps to formalize his enterprise by registering a business identification number (NIB) for his farm, named Kandang Ternak AFIFA. He expresses deep gratitude to ADRA Indonesia for providing him with opportunities to improve his knowledge and skills in livestock farming—skills that now provide sustainable income for his family.

28/07/2025

Hirmawati, 47, is a mother of three living in Omu Village, Central Sulawesi. In addition to being a homemaker, she works as a corn farmer—her primary source of livelihood. Her passion for farming led her to participate in the Corn Field School organized by ADRA Indonesia through the REAF II Project.

Before getting involved with ADRA’s activities, especially the field school, Hirmawati had no knowledge of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) or improved corn cultivation methods. Her farming was based solely on habit and local norms. For example, she used a planting space of 20 cm by 60 cm—too narrow and not in line with GAP standards. This tight spacing caused her corn plants to compete excessively for nutrients, resulting in poor growth and consistently low yields. Once, she planted 8 kilograms of corn seed and harvested only 700 kilograms.

After attending all seven sessions of the field school, Hirmawati began to implement the new techniques she had learned. “After joining the field school, I learned there are various recommended planting distances. I realized the spacing I had always used was not ideal. So in the next planting season, I used the recommended spacing of 30 cm by 70 cm and applied fertilizer according to the crop’s age,” she explained.

She also started crop rotation, planting peanuts after corn to help restore soil fertility, before planting corn again. In addition, Hirmawati learned the importance of using high-quality seeds, moving away from selecting seeds based on price alone.

“Alhamdulillah, after practicing some of the lessons from the field school, my harvest started to improve. From the first harvest after applying these methods, I produced 1.2 tons from 8 kg of seed. The ADRA team at the school said I could achieve even more, but I’m already grateful for the increase. It motivates me to keep going and improve further,” she said.

Now, Hirmawati has a strong vision: to continue applying the GAP methods and all lessons from the field school in hopes of reaching even better yields. “I’m committed to following everything I’ve learned—from the field school and the GAP sessions—on my corn field. I hope my harvests can one day be as abundant as those in Gorontalo. Thank you, ADRA. I hope ADRA continues to thrive, and we farmers here in Omu can prosper and live more secure lives,” she concluded.

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