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At FrieslandCampina, the commitment is to empower dairy farmers and building resilient communities worldwide. One example is through Dairy Development. 🌍 Aligned with that, PT Frisian Flag Indonesia, together with our partners, has successfully completed the ten-year ‘Dairy4Development’ project in Pangalengan and Lembang, Indonesia. This project aimed to boost the local production of high-quality milk.   Over 3,500 local dairy farmers participated, marking a significant milestone in fostering economic growth and independence for dairy farmers in Indonesia. The project was supported by a grant of four million euros from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Facility for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Food Security (FDOV) grant programme, which is executed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency: Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO). A big thank you to all partners for making this achievement possible. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-5_8vfq #DairyDevelopment #ResilientCommunities #Sustainability

🎥 👉 Being a Water Stewardship Manager, I always cherish the opportunity to go on the ground as part of my job. Last year I had the privilege of interviewing Sukono, Ngationo, and Taufik – three Indonesian farmers. In 2016, Danone Water Indonesia and @Danone Ecosystem – along with other key partners - joined forces to safeguard the endangered Rejoso watershed, a vital water source for a population of 1.6 million people. We believe the success of this initiative lies on 3 key pillars:  🤝 1. Collaborative approach: Our approach begins with fostering collaboration, with communities at the core of our solutions. Water security requires collective action, and by working with local stakeholders, we are co-building relevant solutions.  👨🌾 2. Capability building: We have trained +270 farmers on sustainable practices. The training programs focus on water conservation practices, resource management, and water infrastructure maintenance to assist local communities in effectively managing their water resources.  🧾3. Financial incentives: The coalition has developed  a scheme to support farmers by offering payments for adopting and maintaining regenerative practices on their land. Funding for this scheme comes from private entities through collaboration with public entities. This approach is known as the  "Payment for Ecosystem Service”.  I invite you to watch the video and embark on an inspiring journey with them as they share their experiences and insights and to learn more about the program and its impact on the Rejoso Kita program! https://lnkd.in/g4syJFNm

Tirto Utomo is renowned for his success story as the founder of AQUA, which became a pioneering brand in the packaged drinking water industry in Indonesia. His journey began in the early 1970s when he was working for Pertamina, the national oil company. The idea for AQUA emerged when a foreign delegate's wife suffered from diarrhea due to unclean drinking water during a company event. This incident highlighted the need for clean, sterilized drinking water, which was a common practice in the West but not in Indonesia at the time. Utomo took the initiative to learn about the production of bottled water during a trip to Thailand. Upon his return, he left his job and founded PT Golden Mississippi on February 23, 1973, which later became PT AQUA Golden Mississippi. Despite initial low public interest, Utomo's perseverance paid off, and AQUA eventually became the largest-selling and most famous brand of bottled water in Indonesia. The lessons learned from Tirto Utomo's success story include: - Identifying a need: Utomo saw a gap in the market for clean drinking water and took the opportunity to fill it. - Learning from others: He gained knowledge about water bottling from an established company in Thailand. - Perseverance: Despite the initial lack of interest, he persisted with his vision. - Adaptation: The company adapted its strategies to better fit the market, such as changing the product name from Puritas to AQUA for better consumer association. These lessons serve as an inspiration for anyone looking to start their own business, emphasizing the importance of recognizing opportunities, learning from experience, and staying determined in the face of challenges. Danone @goldenmississippi

CEO of IBC Sofyan Djalil explains what kind of strategic policy approach required to achieve food security in a podcast with KATADATAcoid. With the right policy approach, Mr. Djalil is confident that the government of Prabowo Subianto-Gibran Rakabuming Raka will achieve food security within the next 3-4 years. The recommendation mentions fit-for-purpose spatial planning as one of the keys to sustainable farming and food production - and is part of IBC's "15 Policy Package Recommendations to Support the Development Agenda of the President and Vice President of Indonesia 2024-2029". The recommendation has been recently presented to President Prabowo Subianto's team. Watch the conversation in full through link below: #IndonesianBusinessCouncil #IBC #FoodSecurity #PolicyRecommendation

Coffee Supply Chain Workshop Day Two: Exploring the Role of Institutions at the Farmer Level:   Yogyakarta, 16 February 2024 - The second day of the coffee supply chain workshop at the office of PT Java Nature Base Solution (JNBS) took place with no less enthusiasm than the previous day. The material presented continued the discussion on the roles and rights of parties directly involved in the coffee supply chain, ranging from farmers, collectors, farmer groups, to end consumers. In addition, this session also discussed in detail the role of institutions at the farmer group level as one of the main drivers in the supply chain at the early stages of production. The discussion led by the main speaker, Mr Hongly Farnando, Cultivation and Trading Coordinator (JNBS-WLI), provided an understanding of the complexity of the distribution process and the importance of farmer group-level institutions to maintain the sustainability of the coffee supply chain. During the question and answer session, participants were given the opportunity to share their experiences and problems they faced during their involvement in assisting Forest Farmer Groups (FFGs) in their respective project locations. They also received inputs and solutions from the presenters to overcome challenges in coffee supply chain development. Through this deeper understanding and productive discussion, the participants were able to apply the knowledge they gained in their mentoring activities in the KTH. Thus, it is hoped that they can bring positive impacts to coffee farmers and make a real contribution in building an independent and sustainable farming community. #JavaNBS #Arupa #Relung #Javlec #Jawi #coffeesupplychain #agroforestrycoffee #socialforestrypermit Jessica Berliana Nanyan Franziska Steinhuebel

Had the opportunity to tour FrieslandCampina’s biggest global investment—a dairy plant in Indonesia—and interview its Asia President, Ms. Corine Tap. Key update: Indonesia's new government will partner with Frisian Flag Indonesia, a local branch of the Dutch dairy company, and other companies to test President-elect Prabowo's free meal plan. It was my first time visiting a dairy plant since my elementary school field trip. Claire Jiao and I expected to see some cows around the 25-hectare facility, but there were none to be found. The plant instead sources its raw materials from 30,000 local smallholder farmers. For context: Indonesia lags behind its neighbors in milk consumption, with only 16 kg per person annually compared to Vietnam's 20 kg and Malaysia's 50 kg. With rising domestic demand and 80% of its milk imported, the sector is poised for significant growth. #Prabowo #Indonesia #Bloomberg #SocialPolicy #FrieslandCampina #FrisianFlag

Through strategic alliances, Yara Malaysia has embarked on a transformative journey to uplift the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the oil palm industry through knowledge sharing. 👩🌾👨🌾 From 2018 to 2023, Yara Malaysia collaborated with multinational food chains, empowering 250 smallholder farmers in Johor state through training and the promotion of good agricultural practices, aiming to enhance yields by 30% to 50%. 🌾 These smallholder farmers are the backbone of the economy, facing productivity hurdles and socioeconomic hardships. By increasing yields, we uplift living standards and foster stability. Our approach focuses on empowering them through knowledge transfer, enhancing productivity, and building resilience to unlock their potential. ✨ Read more about the Johor state story and how we will continue supporting and empowering smallholder farmers in Malaysia. 👇  #YaraAmbitionActivation #NaturePositive #FoodFuture #EarthHasAPulse

Ensuring sufficient food supplies has becoming a challenge in Indonesia as one of the countries with the largest population in the world. According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 2022, there were approximately 16.2 million people in Indonesia who still experienced hunger or food insecurity. The Study on Nutritional Status in Indonesia (SSGI) in 2022 also highlighted a high national prevalence of stunting at 21.6%. Therefore, Citi Indonesia and Plan Indonesia launched the Youth-Led Agri-Food to ensure food security in the East Nusa Tenggara region on Friday (1/3/2024). The program will run until 2025 and provide training for 400 young farmers in 25 villages inthe South Central Timor Regency, the majority of whom are women. The Youth-Led Agri-Food program aims to increase food availability and improve the quality of life for local communities, enhancing the capabilities of young farmers to produce healthy agricultural products and addressing the issue of stunting in the Soe region. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gB35dQeN #PlanIndonesia #CitiIndonesia #CitiFoundation #GlobalInnovationChallenge Puni Ayu Anjungsari

Cargill and Koperasi Sinar Beradu Jaya Initiative; Synergy for a Sustainable Palm Oil Future Cargill and Koperasi Sinar Beradu Jaya are driving a sustainable palm oil future in Indonesia. As part of the country's 40% independent smallholders, Sinar Beradu Jaya faced challenges of environmental degradation and land exploitation issue. Partnering with Cargill Tropical Oil-Palm OneKalimantan, they embarked on a journey towards sustainable palm oil future. Cargill's partnership has guided Sinar Beradu Jaya in implementing sustainable palm oil plantation practices, leading to their RSPO certification in November 2023. Supported by various organizations like IDH, Fortasbi, Perkumpulan Petani Mitra Harapan and JDE Peet’s, this achievement marks a significant milestone. The farmers are now reaping the benefits of RSPO premiums, enhancing their well-being amidst a growing market demand for sustainable palm oil. This initiative not only secures a promising future for independent smallholders but also raises awareness about sustainable palm oil practices, thanks to Cargill's partnership. Together, they are shaping a more sustainable and responsible palm oil industry in Indonesia. #cargilltropicaloilpalm #cargill #sustainability

Vanilla harvest in Indonesia begins! Our vanilla brand, PRIME VANILLA is - picking and select only at maturity - direct relationship with farmer - implementation of traceability #vanillabeans #vanillaharvesttime #primevanilla #indonesiavanillabeans