Program Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Adat Kasepuhan Ciptagelar dari OISCA Jepang

Summary

This video showcases the traditional farming practices in Kasepuhan Ciptagelar, a village located under Mount Halimun-Salak in Sukabumi. The community maintains agricultural traditions while also adopting modern techniques, particularly through a collaboration with the Japanese NGO OISCA. The focus is on sustainable practices, including composting with organic materials like goat and chicken manure. The community has benefited from various initiatives, such as water irrigation systems and the distribution of new crops like fruit trees. Additionally, local youth have been trained in agricultural techniques, fostering a new generation of organic farmers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Kasepuhan Ciptagelar community, located at the foot of Mount Halimun-Salak in Sukabumi, preserves traditional farming practices while remaining open to modern agricultural methods, especially for crops other than rice.
• 😀 A local non-governmental organization (NGO) from Japan, OISCA, has provided a grant to Kasepuhan Ciptagelar to help improve agricultural practices.
• 😀 The community is actively involved in composting and fertilizer production using organic materials like goat manure, chicken manure, and grasses like babadotan to prepare the soil for agriculture.
• 😀 The composting process involves collecting manure from local livestock, such as goats and buffalo, and allowing it to sit for a month before it can be used as fertilizer for the crops.
• 😀 OISCA also helps support local youth by sending them to Japan for education and training on sustainable farming, which they can later apply back home.
• 😀 Upon returning from Japan, trained individuals like Evin and Aegy started farming groups like 'Pamularso' (young farmers of Ciptagelar), which focuses on youth involvement in agriculture.
• 😀 OISCA's initial efforts in Ciptagelar included providing irrigation systems, improving water channels for rice fields and plantations, and offering training programs for local farmers.
• 😀 OISCA also introduced various crops to the region, such as fruit trees like durian, avocado, and areca nut, helping diversify local agriculture beyond rice.
• 😀 Some agricultural methods are organic, but chemical fertilizers are used sparingly, mainly as growth stimulants, not as the main source of nutrients.
• 😀 In addition to farming, OISCA's programs also promote animal husbandry, with the eventual aim to incorporate livestock farming, such as goats, ducks, and fish farming, into the community's agricultural practices.

Q & A

Where is Kasepuhan Ciptagelar located?

Kasepuhan Ciptagelar is located in the Cisolok subdistrict, Sukabumi Regency, under the foot of Mount Halimun-Salak in Indonesia.

What is the main focus of the traditional farming practices in Ciptagelar?

The main focus is on maintaining traditional farming methods, especially for rice cultivation, while being open to adopting modern agricultural techniques, except for rice farming.

Which organization provided a grant to Kasepuhan Ciptagelar, and what is their focus?

Kasepuhan Ciptagelar received a grant from OISCA, a Japanese NGO. OISCA focuses on agricultural development and sustainable practices.

What types of composting and fertilizers are being prepared in Ciptagelar?

Ciptagelar prepares compost using materials like goat manure, chicken manure, and grasses such as babadotan. These materials are stored for a month before being used in the fields.

What role does Akiko Yudi play in the agricultural development of Ciptagelar?

Akiko Yudi is the leader of a group involved in compost production and agricultural projects. She is also involved in the OISCA program in Ciptagelar, helping local farmers prepare land and produce fertilizers.

How does the OISCA program impact the local youth in Ciptagelar?

The OISCA program helps send young people from Ciptagelar to Japan to study. After returning, they apply the knowledge gained to their agricultural work, often starting groups like the 'Pamularso' youth farmer group to involve younger generations in farming.

What is the significance of the irrigation system in the agricultural development of Ciptagelar?

The irrigation system is crucial for the success of farming in Ciptagelar. OISCA helped set up irrigation channels, improving water access for both rice paddies and other crops, benefiting local farmers.

What kinds of crops and plants are being introduced to Ciptagelar through the OISCA program?

The OISCA program has introduced various crops such as fruit trees (e.g., cloves, durian, avocado, and aren), which are distributed to local farming groups for cultivation.

How does the OISCA program balance organic farming with the use of chemical fertilizers?

The OISCA program emphasizes organic farming practices but also uses a minimal amount of chemical fertilizers, such as those from Korea, to stimulate growth. However, the primary fertilizer used is organic compost made from animal manure.

What future developments are planned for Ciptagelar's agricultural sector under the OISCA program?

The OISCA program plans to expand beyond agriculture into livestock farming (such as goats and ducks) and fish farming. These developments will integrate various aspects of sustainable farming.