Kobumi Story
When Copra Became Food Currency in Sarmi, Jayapura
Nestled at the easternmost tip of Sarmi Regency, the village of Kaptiau is rich with stories of natural abundance and the unwavering resilience of its community. Straddling the border with Sawe Suma Village in the Unurum Guay District of Jayapura
Yora Mekhande Jaya: Independence Through Papua Copra
Yora Mekhande Jaya Cooperative in Jayapura is a key driver in Papua’s copra industry development. Established to strengthen the independence of coconut farmers, this cooperative serves as a bridge between local communities and broader markets. Through cooperation, price transparency, and
Seith’s Nutmeg Sasi: Balancing Culture & Economy
Seith Village, one of the leading producers of nutmeg in Central Maluku, is renowned not only for the quality of its spices but also for its customs and traditions, which remain an essential part of daily life. One of the
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
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
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
