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Knowledge Cafe: A Learning Progress by Rikolto Indonesia
29/11/2018 in News
On 13 – 14 November 2018, Rikolto Indonesia organized its regular knowledge café in Sanur, Bali as one of the organisation's main learning activities. The event was succesfully attracted 80 participants that were eager to learn about various topics around sustainable agriculture and youth involvement on agriculture.
Why empowering young people is key to securing food for the future?
05/06/2018 in News
A glimpse into the future of the current food system shows massive challenges ahead for the 7.6 billion people currently inhabiting the planet. Based on that concern, Rikolto is picking up its pace in securing food for the future through the involvement of consumers, especially young people. Why young people?
Sulawesi Classics is back in Indonesia
01/05/2018 in News
Rikolto Classics is back in Indonesia, follow their travel stories as they explore the beautiful landscape of South Sulawesi.
Rikolto discusses prioritizing responsible food consumption with Indonesian Ministry of National Planning
10/04/2018 in News
Mr. Tejo Wahyu Jatmiko from Perkumpulan Indonesia Berseru, one of Rikolto's Food Smart Cities (FSC) partners in Indonesia, accompanied by Mr. Purnama Adil Marata, Rikolto's FSC Curator held a discussion with Mr. Anang Nuegroho, Food and Agriculture Director at the Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia/ Bappenas on the situation of food waste in Indonesia.
Central Java As The Hub of Sustainable Rice Production in Indonesia
05/03/2018 in News
Indonesia’s main rice producing island is Java. Located in the middle of Java surrounded by volcanic mountains and abundant water sources makes Central Java is fertile agriculture land and full of potentials to increase national rice supply. Since 2007, Rikolto has been working continuously to assist and support smallholder farmer organisations; APOB and APPOLI in Boyolali regency, and AKUR in Sukoharjo regency.
The Carbohydrate Food-Reprocessing Workshop – A Positive Solution to Add Income for Low-Earning Communities in Solo City.
04/03/2018 in News
Rikolto in collaboration with Gita Pertiwi NGO has conducted a carbohydrate food-reprocessing workshop for low-income communities in SMKN 4 Solo City on last February 7, 2018. The workshop involved 30 participants from various institutions and organisations, including home-based entrepreneurs, elderly nursing home, orphanage, family welfare movement, and high schools in Solo city area.
Rikolto Indonesia Has Been Born
02/11/2017 in News
On Monday, 16 October 2017, VECO Indonesia has officially replaced its name to Rikolto which means ‘harvest’ in Esperanto language.
VECO’s ‘last appearance’ at Indonesia’s largest B2B trade event
15/10/2017 in News
VECO Indonesia is once again participating at Indonesia’s largest annual business-to-business (B2B) trade event, the 32nd Trade Expo Indonesia 2017.
VECO promotes new social-economic development programme with stakeholders
24/07/2017 in News
VECO Indonesia promotes new social-economic development programme with government and farmer organisations in South Sulawesi Province
Future Generation on Food for the Future
05/04/2017 in News
What will the future bring considering that the average age of farmers is over 55-60 years old? Read this article and watch a short video to find out what the young people of SMAN 4 Bali think about the challenges in Indonesia and their take on the food for the future.

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