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We know from history that agriculture brought the dawn of human civilization. It produces food, fiber, and other goods consumed by the world population. Unfortunately, some practices hurt the ecosystem with excessive use of fertilizer and uncontrollable water use. To address this issue, scientists and practitioners strive to optimize the practice of sustainable agriculture which balanced environmental, social, and economical aspects.

Parit and the Local Wisdom Behind Food Sovereignty in Indragiri Hilir

Three Storms, One Farm: Wetland Agriculture Under Indonesia's Converging Crises

From Hormuz to Home Gardens: What Women Farmers Teach Us About Food System Resilience

Ramadan is one moment that is deeply anticipated by Muslim communities around the world, including in Indonesia. During this month, food becomes more than a daily necessity. It reflects culture, togetherness, and living traditions that connect communities across generations.As the sun sets, iftar tables across the archipelago tell different stories. In one region, families gather around bowls of kolak; in another, papeda or boiled sweet potatoes are served. Traditional market snacks, seasonal fruits, and local dishes that appear only at certain times of the year fill homes and streets alike. Without us always realizing it, these meals reveal an important truth: food diversity is neither distant nor difficult to achieve. It already lives within Indonesian society, shaped by diverse cultures, landscapes, and local wisdom across regions.Yet behind this abundance lies a question that often goes unnoticed: how resilient is the food system that sustains Indonesia&#039;s everyday meals?This question may feel far removed from the warmth of a full iftar table. But for many communities across Indonesia, it is a matter of long-term food security.A <a href="https://be.tayjuhanafoundation.org/storage/702/01KJC53TZ43TYAQH2K48RAEX6D.pdf">2020 TJF Brief</a> highlighted one stark example. In 2018, Asmat Regency experienced a hunger crisis that led to severe malnutrition and claimed 71 lives. The crisis was closely linked to heavy dependence on a single staple commodity, rice, without alternative carbohydrate sources as a buffer. Although Asmat is not a rice-producing region, reliance on rice had gradually displaced traditional food systems based on sago and tubers. When rice supplies declined and distribution chains faltered, the region faced acute food vulnerability.Asmat is not an isolated case. Many regions in Indonesia depend heavily on long and fragile food distribution chains, particularly areas that do not produce their own staple foods and rely primarily on a single commodity such as rice.This situation is rooted in historical policy choices. During the New Order era in the 1970s, national food self-sufficiency efforts focused heavily on rice production. Large-scale development of rice-growing centers across the country shaped public perception and firmly positioned rice as Indonesia&#039;s primary staple. Consumption patterns shifted accordingly. By 2010, rice dominance had strengthened while many local food sources became increasingly marginalized. Although food diversification initiatives were introduced, including Presidential Instruction No. 20 of 1979, their implementation struggled to balance the much stronger policy emphasis on rice self-sufficiency.<h2>Strengthening Food Security Through Diversification</h2>Recent crises have demonstrated that food security is not defined solely by high production levels. It also depends on the diversity of food sources and the accessibility of food at the local level. Food diversification that prioritizes local production therefore becomes a key strategy for strengthening national food resilience. By reducing dependence on a single commodity, diversification helps lower vulnerability to supply disruptions and external shocks.The <a href="https://be.tayjuhanafoundation.org/storage/702/01KJC53TZ43TYAQH2K48RAEX6D.pdf">2020 TJF Brief</a> identifies two complementary approaches: horizontal and vertical diversification. Horizontal diversification expands the variety of staple crops, for example by increasing the production of cassava and sweet potatoes alongside rice. Vertical diversification focuses on how commodities are processed and utilized. Tubers, for instance, can be developed into chips, flour, or other food products rather than sold solely as raw harvests. Beyond enriching dietary diversity, vertical diversification also creates opportunities for added economic value for farmers and local communities.<h2>How ready is Indonesia to advance these approaches?</h2>Indonesia already holds strong potential. The country has significant opportunities to develop sago, sorghum, cassava, and sweet potatoes as viable alternatives to rice-based carbohydrates. Indonesia is home to approximately 83 percent of the world&#039;s sago forests. At the same time, many suboptimal lands are already being cultivated by local communities as alternative food sources, although these initiatives often lack sufficient policy support.Positive signals are also emerging from society itself. Nationally, demand for fish, meat, fruits, and vegetables continues to increase each year, indicating growing openness toward more diverse and nutritious diets. In Papua, communities are returning to sago consumption, while in East Nusa Tenggara, sorghum is gradually reappearing on dining tables. Local food traditions that were once marginalized are slowly reclaiming their place. What is needed now is systematic government support through policies that recognize and value the diversity of local food systems across regions.Table 1. Opportunities for Alternative Staple Foods to Replace Rice and Wheat<img src="https://be.tayjuhanafoundation.org/storage/images/19aa88bf-df88-4e9e-9ef5-ef5e5db6c54f.png" alt="Table of alternative staple food opportunities">Source: Adapted from Ministry of Agriculture data (2018)Food diversity has long been part of Indonesian society. The challenge today is not to create it from scratch, but to protect and strengthen what already exists. This requires policies that support local food production, improve equitable access, and recognize that true food resilience cannot depend on a single commodity. Each Ramadan reminds us that diversity is a source of strength. It is time for Indonesia&#039;s food system to reflect that same principle.Tay Juhana Foundation remains committed to supporting the sustainable development of suboptimal lands into productive landscapes as part of broader efforts to strengthen Indonesia&#039;s food resilience. Learn more about our programs and research through our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tayjuhanafoundation/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://id.linkedin.com/company/tayjuhanafoundation">LinkedIn</a> platforms.

Diversity at the Iftar Table: Why Indonesia’s Food Resilience Is Not Just About Rice

<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">In the Indragiri Hilir Regency, often referred to as Inhil, farming has long been more than a livelihood. It is a way of life. For generations, communities here have relied on agriculture, even though nearly 90 percent of the land is peat, an ecosystem widely known for being challenging to cultivate. Peat soil is formed from layers of ancient plant material that have accumulated over thousands of years in waterlogged areas and have not fully decomposed. This makes peat soils consistently moist and generally less fertile for conventional farming. Yet rather than turning away from these conditions, communities in Inhil have continued to adapt, learning how to live and farm in close relationship with peat landscapes.<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Cultivating peat requires more careful and intensive management than most other soil types. One key aspect is regulating the water level so the soil is not overly saturated. In practice, however, the most common approach has been to drain peatlands completely to make them cultivable. This method can significantly increase the risk of fires and trigger the release of large amounts of stored carbon, posing environmental consequences, especially in the context of today’s climate crisis.<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">This brings us to a crucial question: how can communities in Inhil sustain their livelihoods while also safeguarding the ecosystems that support them?<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Local agricultural activity and peatland conservation are not mutually exclusive. When approached responsibly, they can move forward together. <a href="https://be.tayjuhanafoundation.org/storage/691/01KHJAAQV7DM7YV27S7TGGN2M2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Research</a> conducted by Tay Juhana Foundation, or TJF, highlights two key considerations.<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">First, peat characteristics matter. Peatlands with a depth of less than three meters tend to present lower environmental risks for cultivation. The composition of the peat is also important. Areas where the peat has partially to fully decomposed and sits atop a clay layer are generally more suitable for farming. While deeper peat can sometimes be cultivated under specific conditions, these areas carry higher ecological risks and are better prioritized for conservation.<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Second, water management is essential. Peat behaves much like a giant sponge. It absorbs and retains water easily, remaining wet for long periods, but can also dry out quickly in the absence of rainfall. For farming purposes, peat needs to be slightly drier, but not completely drained. Total drainage not only stresses crops by reducing available moisture, it also increases environmental vulnerability. The more sustainable approach is careful water regulation, ensuring the soil is neither too wet nor too dry.<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">In Pulau Burung, this principle has been put into practice through a canal network known as <a href="https://be.tayjuhanafoundation.org/storage/451/alleviating-peatland-fire-risk-using-water-management-trinity-and-community-involvement.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Water Management Trinity (WMT)</a>. Here, canals are not designed to drain the land entirely, but to regulate groundwater levels through a system of water gates. Water can be stored during dry seasons and safely released to rivers or the sea during periods of heavy rain. <a href="https://be.tayjuhanafoundation.org/storage/691/01KHJAAQV7DM7YV27S7TGGN2M2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TJF&#039;s research</a> indicates that peat subsidence in plantation areas under this system can be minimized to below two centimeters per year. By comparison, peat subsidence in other common agricultural areas typically ranges between 2.4 to 7.4 centimeters per year.<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">In addition, and contrary to common assumptions, certain food crops have been introduced in some areas as part of efforts to rehabilitate degraded peatlands. <a href="https://be.tayjuhanafoundation.org/storage/691/01KHJAAQV7DM7YV27S7TGGN2M2.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TJF&#039;s findings</a> show that rice is among the initial alternatives. This approach has also been implemented by Badan Restorasi Gambut dan Mangrove, or BRGM, in Papua, where peat restoration initiatives include planting rice and sago as part of ecosystem recovery efforts.<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">By aligning farming practices more closely with ecological conditions, peat-based agricultural livelihoods can continue in a way that strengthens both community resilience and local food security. Importantly, these efforts are not driven by outside intervention alone, but also by farmers in Indragiri Hilir who are actively adapting, blending local wisdom with evolving environmental realities.<p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Keep up with TJF&#039;s latest insights on sustainable peatland agriculture, particularly in Indragiri Hilir, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tayjuhanafoundation/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://id.linkedin.com/company/tayjuhanafoundation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a>.

Farming with Peatlands: Reflection from Indragiri Hilir

<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Flashing back to October 2025, Tay Juhana Foundation (TJF) marked World Food Day by organizing a youth essay competition that centered on farmer regeneration and the future of food in Indonesia. Carried under the global theme <span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">“Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,”<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> the competition opened a space for young people to engage with the realities shaping our food system and pour their ideas and reflections.<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Through a careful curation process, carried out in collaboration with a practitioner from Koalisi Rakyat untuk Kedaulatan Pangan (KRKP), Wahyu Ridwan Nanta, and a lecturer from Institut Teknologi Sumatra (ITERA), Dr. Elsa Windiastuti, S.TP., <a href="http://M.Si">M.Si</a>., TJF selected eight essays that stood out for their relevance, depth, and clarity of perspective. These essays are brought together in this book as a collective reflection of how young Indonesians are thinking about farmer regeneration, food resilience, and the shared responsibility of sustaining our food future. Beyond bringing these essays together, this book is launched as an effort to raise awareness among young people about sustainable agriculture and food security, issues that remain closely tied to the long-term challenge of farmer regeneration in Indonesia.<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The essay book features a lead piece by Ni Luh Gede Gauri Vimala Kaushtubhasai, followed by writings from Cindy Purnama Fitri, Rafania Naura Nasywa, Feri Dwi Putra Suhartono, SP., Refandhy Tri Wijaksono, Calvin Triyoga Nugraha, Sekar Larasati, and finally Alivia Saraswati Kadzan.<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Read the full book <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://be.tayjuhanafoundation.org/storage/680/01KFM95YJ0VTP0Q4F022RNV170.pdf"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">here</a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> to dive deeper into the fresh ideas and reflections. For more chances to take part in ongoing conversations and initiatives around Indonesia’s food future, follow us on <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/tayjuhanafoundation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Instagram</a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> and <a style="text-decoration:none;" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/tayjuhanafoundation"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">LinkedIn</a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">.

Opening Space for Youth Voices on Farmer Regeneration and Food Futures

The Degradation of Parit in Indragiri Hilir Today

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">We are pleased to introduce <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Indragiri Hilir Series: Pak Kelapa dan Tanah Gambut<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">, an illustrated book that brings readers closer to the unique relationship between people, peatlands, and sustainable agriculture in Indragiri Hilir.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Through engaging storytelling and illustrations, this book introduces the role of traditional <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">parit<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;"> systems, local knowledge, and sustainable water management in supporting both community livelihoods and healthy peatland ecosystems. Designed to make complex environmental topics more accessible, it offers an enjoyable way to learn about the importance of living in harmony with nature.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Download the illustrated book through the file available on this page and discover the story behind sustainable peatland agriculture.

Serial Indragiri Hilir: Pak Kelapa dan Tanah Gambut

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Global food systems are facing mounting pressures, from fertilizer supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions to growing concerns over long-term resource security. These challenges highlight the need for agricultural systems that are more resilient and less dependent on increasingly uncertain external inputs.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The June 2026 edition of the TJF Research Brief examines these global dynamics through lessons from wetland agriculture in Indragiri Hilir, Indonesia. By exploring sustainable nutrient management and locally adapted farming practices, the brief highlights how resilience can be built by working with ecological processes rather than relying solely on external resources.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Discover how local experience can offer valuable insights for strengthening food security in an increasingly uncertain world. Download the full TJF Research Brief through the file available on this page.

TJF Research Brief | Wetland Agriculture Amid the Global Phosphorus Crisis: Lessons from Indragiri Hilir

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">The June 2026 edition of TJF Commentary examines how a weakening rupiah can expose deeper vulnerabilities within Indonesia&#039;s food system. Beyond rising food prices, the issue highlights broader challenges related to import dependency, agricultural productivity, and long-term food resilience.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Drawing on recent economic developments and food system dynamics, this commentary explores why strengthening domestic production, optimizing suboptimal lands, and supporting climate-resilient local food sources are essential for building a more resilient future.<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#ffffff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">Download the full TJF Commentary through the file available on this page.

TJF Commentary Series: Indonesia's Currency Crisis as a Wake-Up Call for Food Security

The April 2026 edition of the TJF Research Brief explores how traditional parit systems in Indragiri Hilir have long shaped the relationship between water, peatland ecology, and community livelihoods. Once rooted in collective water governance and local ecological knowledge, the meaning and function of parit have gradually shifted over time alongside modernization and changing agricultural practices.This brief examines what these changes mean for sustainable coconut farming on peatlands and why community-based water management remains essential for building more resilient agricultural systems.Download the full TJF Research Brief through the file available on this page.

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