Nutmeg, Indonesia’s Legendary Spice
What is Nutmeg, Indonesia’s Legendary Spice Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans Houtt) is a legendary tropical spice plant originating from the Banda Islands in the Maluku region of Indonesia. It produces two main commodities, nutmeg seeds and mace, which have high economic value and are widely used in the culinary, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and aromatherapy industries. A Short […]
Banda Naira Mandiri Cooperative and Farmer Empowerment Mission
Time flows slowly in the Banda Islands. The sea glistens in calm shades of blue, and the wind carries the scent of nutmeg from plantations nurtured through generations. Here, among the damp soil and lush trees, the story of nutmeg begins—not in a factory, nor at an export dock, but beneath the shade of trees […]
National Fishermen’s Day and Indonesia’s Eastern Sea
Embracing National Fishermen’s Day in the Eastern Indonesian Sea Before the first rays touch the eastern waters of Papua each morning, small boats glide gently from the shoreline. This daily ritual is deeply rooted in the lives of fishermen. For those living along the coasts of Papua, Maluku, and the Arafura Sea, the ocean is […]
KOBUMI and Bulog Synergize for Food Security and Farmer Welfare in Maluku
Food security and farmer welfare are two crucial aspects of economic and social development in Indonesia, especially in regions with significant agricultural potential like Maluku. Achieving these aspects requires solid collaboration between various parties, both government and private. In this context, PT Ekosistim Bumi Lestari (KOBUMI) and Perum Bulog Maluku-Maluku Utara have taken significant steps […]
Promoting the Welfare of the Maluku Community Through Nutmeg Export
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a plant that originates from the Banda Islands. Until today, nutmeg is still one of primary livelihood for communities in Banda Islands and the other regions of Maluku, like Ambon Island. Some of the nutmeg commodities are exported abroad. In November 2023, for the first time, nutmeg from the Banda Islands […]
Between the Shrimp Summoning Ritual and the Fgan Fen Sisi Cooperative
That morning in mid-June 2023 the sun finally appeared, a few days before the village was covered with a cloudy sky and heavy rain. Mama Ariance Habetan, one of the traditional elders of the Yaben tribe, together with several residents of Wamargege Village and Konda Village in South Sorong, Southwest Papua are preparing to perform […]
Indigenous Community Should Defend Their Right for Natural Resources
Indigenous people is expected to have capacity to recognize and maintain their rights for natural resources. Hence, they have knowledge on the value which is worth to struggle not only for the current generation but also the next generation of the indigenous people. This is the conclusion from Mubariq Ahmad, the Director of Conservation Strategy […]
