Bangkok, November 8–13, 2024 – Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting sustainable palm oil agriculture by participating in the 20th annual Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) event held in Bangkok, Thailand. The event, themed “Partners The Next20, Innovating for Impact,” highlighted the importance of collaboration in building a palm oil industry that…
East Lampung, August 23, 2024 – Widya Erti Indonesia (WEI) is committed to the well-being and sustainability of coconut sugar farmers’ businesses by holding Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in East Lampung. The FGDs were conducted in four subdistricts in East Lampung from August 19–23, 2024. To strengthen the impact and effectiveness of its program, the FGD focused on identifying challenges, solutions, potential, and…
Facing Modern Challenges in Maintaining the Food Supply The stories of Indonesian farmers are always full of fascinating details worth exploring and learning from. As the backbone of an agrarian nation rich in agricultural produce, farmers deserve greater appreciation for their hard work. Every bite of food we enjoy each day is the result of their hard work in the fields, which…
On March 28, 2024, 126 farmers from the Tani Swadaya Tunas Karya Mandiri group—a farmer group supported by Widya Erti Indonesia in Riau’s Indragiri Hulu district—had every reason to be proud. On March 28, 2024, they successfully obtained RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) certification, a global standard for sustainable palm oil production. This achievement is the result of hard work and commitment…
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…