With Support from Google.org
Strengthening Indonesia’s Food Security
Indonesia’s agricultural sector grapples with challenges such as declining number of farmers and low productivity, impacting food security and economic growth. Two years after receiving its first US$724,490 grant in 2022 from Google.org, Edufarmers through its “Bertani untuk Negeri” has trained 5,694 farmers and 1,441 youth. While its online learning platform Bertani Academy and short educational videos posted in social media have boasted 2,500 enrollments and millions of views. The intensive training in sustainable farming practices, business acumen, and soft skills aims to boost farmers productivity and ultimately increase farmers income. In 2024, Edufarmers provided a second grant of USD $2 million to empower farmers and youth. The initiative, called F.A.R.M. (Fostering A.I. for Resilient Farming and Mitigating Stunting), has two components and will reach 200,000 smallholder farmers and underserved families.
Program Objectives
Produce knowledge to increase farmers productivity and yield by conducting research and testing among others different seeds, fertilizer, irrigation systems.
1 out every 4 farmers trained experience an increase in understanding of best agricultural practices
30% increase in the adoption of good agricultural practices at the end of the program
Farmers experience a minimum of 15% increase in productivity and income by the end of the program
Our Impact
1441 youth empowered
5694 farmers empowered
12 courses
333 learning videos/shorts
14 videos collaborated with national youtuber
12.362 hours of total watch time
2.62 million views for videos
Our Initiatives
Conducting research & producing knowledge
Edufarmers collaborates with Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT), universities, and local communities to pilot new agricultural products and practices, aiming to maximize yields. As of August 2024, Edufarmers have conducted 41 agroeconomic experiments.
Discover our farming modules and research findings
Establishing an online education platform and social media outreach
Sharing the wealth of agricultural knowledge, Edufarmers launched Bertani Academy, a comprehensive online learning platform catering to farmers and aspiring agriculturalists. Expanding its reach, the organization employs compelling short videos disseminated across prominent social media channels like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, ensuring that agricultural insights are accessible to all.
Join the learning community at Bertani Academy or watch our educational videos on Youtube
Fostering Co-learning between youth and farmers to increase productivity
To foster a powerful exchange of knowledge between youth and farmers, Edufarmers implements its flagship program Bertani untuk Negeri (BUN). Through immersive 1.5 months training, youth interested in agriculture are trained then work alongside small holder farmers to share modern agricultural practices and business strategies. The hands-on approach not only empowers farmers with tools to improve yields and incomes but also inspire the next generation of farmers.
Learn more on Bertani untuk Negeri Program
Connecting Agri-innovators to transform the agriculture sector
The Agrinnovation Conference serves as a dynamic platform where key players from across the agricultural landscape converge to exchange insights on the latest advancements, forge meaningful connections, and amplify their impact on the industry.
Fostering A.I. for Resilient Farming and Mitigating Stunting (F.A.R.M)
Edufarmers is tackling food security and stunting prevention with two new initiatives. The Plaza Bertani Ecosystem will offer agricultural education, collective farming opportunities, and an AI-powered chatbot to help 80,000 farmers improve their yields and income. Additionally, the platform will provide in-person training to 20,000 smallholder farmers on modern agricultural techniques. To combat stunting, the Nutrition AI and Knowledge Hub will offer educational resources and campaigns on nutrition to 100,000 parents, health cadres, and teachers, while 1,500 children will receive direct nutrition interventions through the "One Day One Egg" program.
