Musim Mas, Nestlé and AAK have renewed their partnership in a row in the fourth year in order to continue to support independent oil-palm clever ceilings in Aceh Subulusalam, Indonesia. This partnership, which was launched in 2021, focuses on coping with drafting risks and the more comprehensive ecological, social and economic challenges that small farmers look for themselves.
The heart of the collaboration is that Subulussalam Smallholders HubA landscape-based initiative of Musim Mas, in the context of which small farmers and village extension officers (VEOS) in good agricultural practice (Good Agricultural Practices, GAP) and NDPE principles (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation-(no deflection, no peat, no exploitation). Veos serve as local trainers And instructors and knowledge multipliers in their communities.
In the past three years, the program has exceeded expectations and overall 1,581 small farmers trained (original goal: 1,250) and 117 shipments (original goal: 60) trained. In the second phase, 20 powerful Veos received Advanced further training that are tailored to Indonesian ISPO certification, including modules too Home composting to reduce the dependence on chemical fertilizers.
With the renewed partnership in 2025, the initiative will also be 500 small farmers and 20 more Veos include in advanced further training. The overall program reaches Over 2,000 small farmers and 40 Veos with advanced skills.
In addition to the environmental protection goals, the partnership aims to strengthen the long -term resilience of the communities. Musim Mas plans to introduce new training modules for being Small farmer’s programdie Inclusion of young people and Education in the financial sector. Women are still supported in the areas of nutrition and corporate management, trying to involve male family members in order to promote an integrative and supportive environment.
Since it is important to include the next generation, the program will also include youth-oriented information about sustainable agriculture, NDPE practices and market expectations. Tailor -made platforms are developed for capacity structure in order to promote innovation and commitment to young farmers.
The initiative also deals with the need in the area Financial planningespecially since the small farmers are preparing for the reproduction cycles of the palm trees. Training in financial management is intended to enable you to make well -founded decisions and to secure your independence in the long term.
Musim Mas, Nestlé and Aak reaffirm their common vision of an integrative, sustainable palm oil production in Aceh. Since the implementation of the Eudr is closer, the partnership also offers an important support mechanism to help small farmers comply with the regulations and to ensure their active participation in the global supply chains.