2023 Indragiri Hilir Farmers’ Gathering: Building a Sustainable Future for the Oil Palm Industry Through Oil Palm Field Schools

Indragiri Hilir, December 20, 2023 – Following the successful Farmers’ Gathering in Indragiri Hulu on December 12, 2023, it is now Indragiri Hilir’s turn to host a similar event. To strengthen sustainable oil palm farming practices, the 2023 Indragiri Hilir Farmers’ Day was held in Petalongan Village, Indragiri Hilir, on December 20, 2023. This event served as…

Farmers’ Gathering Held in Indragiri Hulu; Farmers Fight for Land Titles to Support Sustainable Palm Oil Operations

Indragiri Hulu, December 12, 2023 – The 2023 Farmer Field Day, held in Indragiri Hulu Regency, marked an important step in promoting sustainable smallholder oil palm farming. At the event, organized through a partnership between Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) and Unilever, farmers gathered from the subdistricts of Batang Gansal, Seberida, Rengat Barat, Batang Cenaku,…

Widya Erti Indonesia and Unilever Strengthen the International Network of Independent Farmers at the RSPO Event

Jakarta, November 19, 2023 – Independent smallholder oil palm farmer groups from Indragiri Hulu and Indragiri Hilir Regencies—namely Karya Serumpun, Tunas Karna Mandiri, and ASAGRI—participated in the Smallholder Linking and Learning event organized by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) at Century Park Sudirman in Jakarta. These farmer groups, mentored by Widya Erti Indonesia and Unilever…

Toward a Green Future Through Field Schools with Palm Oil Farmers in Ketapang and Widya Erti Indonesia

Ketapang, West Kalimantan (Oct. 23) – The Oil Palm Field School Program, a proactive step toward a fair and sustainable oil palm industry, was officially launched in Ketapang, West Kalimantan. The collaboration between Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) and Goodhope demonstrates a shared commitment to driving positive change in the palm oil industry through education and training in sustainable farming practices for farmers…

Encourage Certification of Independent Smallholders: RSPO visits Karya Serumpun Palm Oil Smallholders Association

In order to support the achievement of certification for independent smallholder, Head of Smallholders Roundatable Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Program, Guntur Cahyo Prabowo, doing a visit to the Karya Serumpun Independent Palm Oil Farmers Association (KS) in Indragiri Hulu, Riau, on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Under Widya Erti Indonesia assistance, at the end of 2021,…

Build a Sustainable Way for Pangandaran Coconut Sugar Industry, Farmer’s Field Day 2022 Encourage the Interest of the Young Generation

Carrying the theme “Through Farmer’s Field Day, Encouraging the Interest of Young Generation Farmers and Instilling an Entrepreneurial Spirit in Building the Sustainability of Coconut Sugar Business in Pangandaran”, the Farmer's Field Day 2022 was officially opened by the Head of Agriculture Department, Mr. Drs. Sutriaman, representing the Regent of Pangandaran, Mr H. Jeje Wiradinata…

To Gain Stakeholder Support, Widya Erti Indonesia Held a Kick-off and Socialization of Women Farmer Group Economic Empowerment Program

Along with technological developments in the agricultural sector, women farmers need to improve their skills and knowledge to get the maximum benefit. Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI), an organization that focuses on education and community development, held a kick-off and socialization for Women Farmer Group’s Economic Empowerment Program in Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau.  The event was…

Yogyakarta Magelang Polytechnic of Agricultural Development held Internship Program with Widya Erti Indonesia: Creating qualified agricultural human resources

In order to produce qualified and competent human resources in agriculture, Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) visited by Yogyakarta Magelang Polytechnic of Agricultural Development for Internship Program on June 5th – 8th 2022. Located in Pangandaran Regency, West Java, this Internship Program, which was attended by lecturers and education staff, aims to attract younger generation interest…

Pangandaran Regent Supports Sustainability Practices for Coconut Sugar Farmers in Pangandaran Regency

Carrying the theme “Through the Farmer’s Field Day, a partnership for environmentally friendly and sustainable palm oil farmers is established”, activities of the Pangandaran Regency Farmer’s Field Day 2021 officially opened by the secretary of the Department of Agriculture Pangandaran Regency, Mr. Yadi Gunawan representing the Regent of Pangandaran, Mr. H. Jeje Wiradinata who was…