REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
The 2023 Community Empowerment Program managed by the Solidarity Manengkel Association in the Tumaluntung Village area, Kauditan District, and Airmadidi Bawah Subdistrict, Airmadidi District, North Minahasa is an initiative that aims to provide knowledge to the general public about the application of regenerative agriculture.
The overall aim of this program is to empower local communities in aspects of agriculture and cottage industry and contribute to the overall improvement of the environment.
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OUR GOALS
The program's overarching goal is to enhance community welfare in Tumaluntung Village and Airmadidi Bawah Subdistrict. This will be achieved through the development of agricultural businesses that adopt regenerative farming methods and the promotion of home industry products that prioritize environmental conservation.
Final Objective
Our ultimate aim is to implement a Community Empowerment program that raises awareness about the importance of sustainable natural resource conservation. The program encourages the community to create new income sources through sustainable agricultural practices and the development of home industry products. By focusing on both environmental preservation and economic growth, this initiative seeks to provide long-term benefits to the community.
Specific Project Goals
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Educational Agricultural Center: Transforming 13.6 hectares of agricultural land into a learning center accessible to the public. This will serve as an educational hub, offering insights into sustainable agriculture.
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Efficient Water Use and Composting: Promoting more efficient water usage in agricultural land management, and utilizing slurry from biogas reactors to produce compost for program beneficiaries.
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Regenerative Agriculture: Implementing a regenerative agriculture model through a guided farmers group, fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural system.
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Home Industry Support: Empowering home industry groups to increase their income and expand product awareness within the broader community.
Integrated Approach
This program integrates several initiatives aimed at community empowerment, sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and support for home industry groups, working together to achieve both economic and environmental sustainability.
Status: Ongoing, since 2022
ACTIVITES
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Surveys and Mapping
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​Conducted social and economic mapping surveys in the program area.
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Carried out group-based land mapping survey activities.
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Group Facilitation and Training
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Facilitated meetings with each group supported by the program.
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Organized inter-group training programs.
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Supported the Regenerative Agriculture group with capacity development to enhance their main activities.
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Infrastructure Development
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Developed program locations into learning centers.
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Constructed a Learning House at the regenerative agriculture site.
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Dug 30 water absorption channels across the project site.
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Agricultural and Environmental Initiatives
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Assisted in marketing agricultural products within the Airmadidi District area.
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Built a center for producing organic fertilizer from vegetable waste generated by group activities.
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Monitored and maintained the physical condition of the biogas reactor and its distribution channels.
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Collected waste from the biogas reactor to be used as compost for organic farming.
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Land Planning and Aesthetics
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​Organized land planning processes, including creating planting beds with aesthetic elements for tourism.
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Business and Impact Management
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​Managed group business permits
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Conducted an impact survey to measure income increases and other benefits for beneficiaries.
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Carried out general monitoring of the program's progress and outcomes.
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RESULTS
The Skima Farmers Group's shift to regenerative farming in 2024 led to significant increases in crop yields, with rice and cucumber production rising over 10% compared to the previous period. This improvement highlights the effectiveness of their sustainable practices, benefiting both the farmers economically and the environment.
This project is supported by :
