Rikolto in Indonesia

The journey to nutritious and healthy food begins with how raw food is cultivated and treated. Organic farming offers an appealing alternative; however, synthetic pesticides are still the mainstream practice among Indonesian farmers. Rikolto partnered with YLKI and PIKAT to conduct pesticide residue lab tests on fresh vegetables in Denpasar, providing valuable insights into the safety and quality of the vegetables in the city.

One of the approaches that Rikolto promotes in our sustainable production strategy is the practice of regenerative agriculture. In this article, we share insights from Pasar Rakyat Bali, our Food Smart Cities partner that has been putting regenerative farming into action.

We are proud to be featured in the EU-Indonesia cooperation annual publication. This year, Rikolto shares stories from our sustainable rice programme in Central Java and how we support the adaptation of digital platforms and emerging technologies for a more inclusive and sustainable food system.

Young people are the future of food security, but unfortunately, the lack of attractive job opportunities and support drove young people away from agriculture. In the Polewali Mandar Regency of West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, Rikolto sought to spark young people's interest in agriculture through digital-based farming and agripreneurship.

In our recent partnership project, we work with smallholder farmers in Central Java Province in Indonesia to introduce sustainable rice cultivation and improve their livelihoods.

By 2050, the global population is projected to exceed 9.6 billion (FAO). To keep up with the ever-growing population, we must address inequalities between women and men in food and agriculture. At Rikolto, we have been empowering women to have better access to resources and opportunities across our programmes. Get inspired by some stories and insights from our programmes in Indonesia.

Mid-September, a container with 15.9 ton of Indonesian specialty coffee arrived in the port of Antwerp. Thanks to an ingenious business model, this coffee also contributes to the restoration of the Indonesian rain forest on the island of Sumatra.