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S U M A T R A I S L A N D , I N D O N E S I A PROGRESS REPORT , M A RCH 2014

Kopi Lestari Project, Indonesia – March 2014

Context and objectives

MAIN THEMES

KEY ELEMENTS SPECIFIC CONTEXT

Ensure sustainability of Gayo Highlands coffee farming, limiting the impacts of wind erosion and earthquakes on agricultural ecosystems;

Allow a better distribution of additional revenues over time for farmers, with additional short-term revenues from timber, fruit sales and natural products (avocado oil);

Develop best-class agroforestry systems with coffee.

Takengon

Gayo Highlands coffee is grown on the hillsides surrounding the town of Takengon in the northern tip of Sumatra. Coffee trees are often growing on sloping terrain, where soil erosion (due to wind and regular earthquakes) threatens both the quantity and quality of coffee yields.

As coffee production is the main source of revenues for many small-scale farmers, it has become a necessity to take action to preserve agricultural yields and ensure optimal growing conditions for the production of the origin Gayo Highlands coffee. The plantation of fruit trees will complementarily support the farmers to diversify their sources of revenues.

KOPI LESTARI PROJECT, INDONESIA

• Type : Agroforestry / fruit production

• Partner : KBQ Baburrayyan cooperative

• Participants : 5,500 fair trade and organic coffee farmers

• Status end of 2013 : 25 000 trees planted

• Potential : evaluation in progress

• Products : trees


1. KEY INFORMATION

2. ACHIEVEMENTS SEPT 2013 – MARCH 2014

3. MONITORING 4. LEARNINGS & NEXT STEPS

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PROGRESS REPORT KOPI LESTARI, INDONESIA


Gayo Highlands, Aceh Province, Sumatra

LOCATION

Highlands between 800 and 1500m altitude. Volcanic region.

Poor farmers in a region strongly affected by Aceh civil war for 30 years and by recent earthquakes.

Erosion issues due to strong slopes and winds;

Important stake for farmers to maintain coffee yields and quality and diversify their incomes.

Project area


Endangered agricultural conditions of Gayo Highlands coffee

SPECIFIC CONTEXT

The origin Gayo Highlands coffee (arabica) well known for smooth, sweet body that is balanced and intense.

It is grown by small-scale farmers on the hillsides surrounding the town of Takengon and Lake Tawar, at the northern tip of Sumatra.

Coffee trees are often growing on sloping terrain, where soil erosion (due to wind and regular earthquakes) threatens both the quantity and quality of coffee yields.

As coffee production is the main source of revenues for many small-scale farmers, it has become a necessity to take action to preserve agricultural yields.

The plantation of trees in and around coffee fields will help to preserve soils and reduce erosion, while helping farmers to ensure optimal growing conditions for the production of the origin Gayo Highlands coffee.


Adding value to coffee fields with agroforestry plantations

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Ensure sustainability of family farming, by optimizing the use of lands with the combination of coffee and fruit production;

Reduce soil erosion in coffee fields and ensure the long-term quality and availability of Gayo Highlands coffee;

Increase and diversify revenues for farmers, with a better distribution over time through additional short-term revenues from timber, fruit sales on the local market and development of other natural products (avocado oil for cosmetics) ;

Favor crop diversification and multi-cropping;

Improve food sovereignty and family diet with fruit plantations.


KBQ Baburrayyan cooperative

LOCAL PARTNER

Koperasi Baitul Qiradh Baburrayyan (KBQB) was officially registered with the government in 2002, with 600 members, but due to the ongoing civil war, the cooperative remained relatively dormant throughout its early years.

The conflict between the Indonesian government and the “Free Aceh” rebels from 1976 to 2005 claimed many lives and had a negative impact on the social and economic development of the region.

KBQB has helped create stable market access for its members to revive the coffee industry after the civil war.

In 2006 the members received their first organic premium, and the cooperative began to grow dramatically, to more than 5,500 members.

In October 2007 KBQB became Fair Trade Certified. Through Fair Trade, KBQB has developed rapidly and recently bought the coffee processing factory they formerly rented in Takengon. This factory creates employment for community members of Takengon and has become one of the big coffee factories and a main buyer in the area.


5 582 small-scale farmers of Gayo Coffee

PARTICIPANTS

The members of KBQB are small-scale farmers with an average surface area of one ha.

Today, there are 5 582 members located in 105 villages.

The total cooperative’s coffee farms are 6.928,4 Hectares . These all coffee farms are owned by the farmers.

They are very poor families below the poverty line, living on coffee production and self-sufficiency for food.

75% of their average yearly income comes from coffee sales and 25% from construction labor and vegetable or rice production.

Little integration of women.


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25,000 trees planted in January 2014

PLANTATIONS ACHIEVED

2014 Wave 1

TOTAL

Number of farmers involved 135 135

Number of villages 8 8

Number of parcels 143 143

Number of trees distributed 25,000 25,000

Number of dead trees replaced On going On going

% mortality (replaced trees) On going On going

Area / Distance planted 21,22 ha + 50,14 km

21,22 ha + 50,14 km


Planted species and mix


LOCAL NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME MIX PLANTED USES / BENEFITS

Sengon Albizia chinensis 79%

Leguminous tree (nitrogen fixing), soil quality, water retention, rapid growth, used for plywood production (large local market)

Pokat (Avocado)

Persea americana 13% Sales of oil for cosmetics, sales of fruits, food sovereignty

Durian Durio zibethinus 4% Sales of fruits, food sovereignty

Mahoni (Mahogany)

Swietenia mahagoni 4% Timber, medicines (fruits)


3 plantation models


Planting on perimeter of coffee fields Trees every 3m ~133 trees/ha

MODEL 1 Perimeter

Planting in combination with coffee Intercropping 10m x 10m 100 trees/ha

MODEL 2 Intercropping

Planting on degraded / uncultivated land next to coffee

Trees 3m x 3m 1111 trees/ha

MODEL 3 Degraded lands


Community meetings and surveys in 105 villages

PROJECT SOCIALIZATION

Description of project’s objectives, benefits, and procedures;

Training on agroforestry principles and benefits, planting and maintenance techniques;

Recording of interested farmers.


Additional training on proceedings and tools

TRAINING OF PROJECT TEAM


Oct-Dec 2013 : pre-registration of areas to be planted

PREPARATION FOR PLANTING

Individual visits to farmers, and complete farm visits to identify best locations and models for planting the trees.




Registry of participating farmers and parcels to plant.




GPS mapping of parcels to be planted.


Site preparation and construction of the infrastructure

COOPERATIVE’S TREE NURSERY


Seedlings production

COOPERATIVE’S TREE NURSERY

Seeds recollection and purchases

Bags preparation

Seedlings growth


Seedlings distribution

PLANTATIONS


PLANTATIONS

January 2014 : planting completed by the farmers

Land preparation

Holes digging

Panting according to the chosen model


Feb- March 2014: verification of plantations

FOLLOW-UP ON PLANTING


Observations of growth and survival conditions



Recollection of farmers’ feedback on planting



Recollection of farmers’ feedback on planting



Recommendations on maintenance techniques



Recollection of media content

COMMUNICATION

Pictures

Video rushes

Interviews


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At first survey : initial interest to plant already 200,000 trees

FARMERS' INTEREST

Farmer Ha Alpukat Sengon Mahoni Durian1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

1 Kute Lintang F-A 01 ARPIDAR, SP 146 129,50

2 Pegasing F-A 02 WAHYUDI,SP 99 100,50 2 275 1 980 4 255

3 Pepalang F-A 03 ARPIDAR, SP 108 124,25

100 Cekal Baru F-B 140 BISMI YARDI, SP 144 163,00

101 Reronga F-B 135 FAUZAN AL IKSAN,SP 45 103,00

102 Pantan Kemuning Atas (Bur Tetek) F-B 136 FAUZAN AL IKSAN,SP 53 113,50 -

103 Pantan Kemuning Atas (Lhok Melaboh) F-B 137 GUN ARIANDI S, SP 54 108,00 200 750 950

104 Pantan Kemuning Atas (Bukit Manunggal) F-B 138 FAUZAN AL IKSAN,SP 63 126,00 -

105 Pantan Kemuning Atas (Pintu Rime) F-B 139 WAHYUDI,SP 36 83,00 1 080 1 800 1 260 187 910

1 386 6 788,55 103 515 31 915 2 875 54 480 192 785

KBQ BABURRAYYANREKAPITULASI ASESSMENT BIBIT ANGGOTA PROGRAM PUR PROJECT

ACEH TENGAH & BENER MERIAHTAHUN 2014

Sub Unit

JUMLAH

TANAMAN LAINNYANo.

ICSORGANIC

JlhNama Desa

Recording of interested villages with species, areas, model to size initial potential

Registry of voluntary farmers and priorization of beneficiary villages


2014 plantations : 25 000 trees, 135 farmers in 8 villages

REGISTRATION OF BENEFICIARIES

Registry of beneficiary farmers and areas to plant

Number District Sub-district

Village / Sub-village

Farmer's code

Farmer's name

Plantation wave

Altitude (m)

Actual land use

Plantation

model

Area to plant (ha)

Distance to plant

(m)

Theoretical density

(trees/m;

Theoretical number of

trees

Mortality allowanc

e

Total number of

trees to Mahoni Sengon Durian

Sum check

1 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Abdullah M 2013 944 Uncultivated 1 459 0,33 153 8 161 50 50 10 1102 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Muklis 2013 871 Uncultivated 1 415 0,33 139 7 146 50 10 603 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Abdullah Y 2013 944 Uncultivated 1 459 0,33 153 8 161 50 50 10 1104 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Iskandar Y 2013 987 Uncultivated 1 338 0,33 113 6 119 30 50 10 905 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 M Ubit 2013 908 Uncultivated 1 263 0,33 88 5 93 50 10 606 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 M. Nur 2013 915 Uncultivated 1 402 0,33 134 7 141 70 10 807 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Ismail 2013 1006 Uncultivated 1 297 0,33 99 5 104 10 70 10 908 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Jauhari 2013 871 Uncultivated 1 283 0,33 95 5 100 20 50 10 809 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 M Husin 2013 849 Uncultivated 1 272 0,33 91 5 96 10 50 10 70

10 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Suban Malawi 2013 855 Uncultivated 1 184 0,33 62 4 66 10 30 10 5011 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Amiruddin 2013 937 Uncultivated 1 427 0,33 143 8 151 20 70 10 10012 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Arlian 2013 916 Uncultivated 1 402 0,33 134 7 141 30 70 10 11013 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Abdul manap 2013 945 Uncultivated 1 500 0,33 167 9 176 20 80 10 110

14 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137Umar Marzuki

2013 899 Uncultivated 1 1000 0,33 334 17 351 30 75 10 115

15 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 ramlah 2013 915 Uncultivated 1 318 0,33 106 6 112 20 80 10 11016 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 admi 2013 896 Uncultivated 1 613 0,33 205 11 216 10 80 10 10017 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Rajali 2013 908 Uncultivated 1 1000 0,33 334 17 351 20 100 10 13018 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Syakubat 2013 910 Uncultivated 1 416 0,33 139 7 146 10 80 10 10019 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Iskandar 2013 909 Uncultivated 1 246 0,33 82 5 87 10 50 10 7020 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Inem 2013 907 Uncultivated 1 429 0,33 143 8 151 20 50 10 8021 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Maryamah 2013 886 Uncultivated 1 418 0,33 140 7 147 20 70 10 10022 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Juwariah 2013 854 Uncultivated 1 671 0,33 224 12 236 20 70 10 10023 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 A. Jalil 2013 880 Uncultivated 1 571 0,33 191 10 201 10 80 10 10024 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Supardi 2013 919 Uncultivated 1 387 0,33 129 7 136 10 50 10 7025 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Mustafa Ali 2013 913 Uncultivated 1 426 0,33 142 8 150 10 70 10 9026 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Kamarullah 2013 923 Uncultivated 1 459 0,33 153 8 161 20 80 10 11027 Bener Meriah Timang GajaPTA LM FA137 Syakubat Ali 2013 922 Uncultivated 1 396 0,33 132 7 139 15 70 10 95

PARCEL - CHOICE OF MODEL AND SIZELOCATION FARMER CHOICE OF SPECIES


2014 plantations : 143 planted parcels

PARCELS REGISTRATION











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Achievements and successes

OBSERVATIONS AND LEARNINGS

Fully dedicated ICS team

Good implementation of proceedings and tools

Excellent field presence and assistance to farmers

Short timing since project confirmation, for appropriate seedlings production, farmers trainings, project team ramp-up, before rainy season

Unexpected drought early in the season (February) affecting calendar and activities

Recovery after extreme earthquake in Takengon last summer (2013)

Very high demand for partipation in the project (>5000 farmers), only 135 farmers could beneficiate from this first plantation wave

Farmers want to plant more in their coffee farm as well as in their other available land

Cooperative leverages this planting project for additional value in front of their coffee buyers (social and environmental responsibility, adaptation to climate change, quality and aromas of coffee)

Already good visibility of the project at local governement’s level and coffee market organizations

Strong commitment from the KBQ Baburrayyan

cooperative

Plantations completed despite adverse conditions

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Strong farmers interest and motivation

Cooperative empowerment,

strengthening, and visibility


Very strong social and economic benefits expected


STRONG NEED FOR INCOME DIVERSIFICATION Farmers very dependent on

coffee prices and market

Farmers very vulnerable to coffee productivity (ans vulnerale to pests, climate impacts, diseases, etc)

=> Plantations of income-generating species (timber and fruits) and food-generating species (fruits) increase farmers resilience, food sovereignty, and secures incomes for the future

Very high income increase achievable with planted trees (in particular fruit trees with strong market)


Implementation : opportunities for improvement


Seeds supply

Timing of activities

Diversity of planted species

Maintenance

Difficulty to find seeds for fruit trees at any time.

=> Necessity to collect the seeds during the fruiting season and keep them for next planting wave.

Takengon suffered an anormal long drought in February and March, preventing the plantations of a minor number of trees (to be planted in April), and affecting the survival of planted seedlings in open areas (seedlings planted in coffee parcels were not strongly affected)

=> Necessity to plant earlier in the rainy season (ideally October) to reduce the risk of a short rainy season

Farmers tend to prioritize and choose from a limited number of tree species they know best and that have very good markets for end-products (Sengon, Durian, Avocado, Mahogany).

=> It is a relevant choice with regards to ecosystem benefits and appropriate combination with coffee, and even more with regards to food sovereingty and income diversification.

=> However, more species diversity could be introduced in the future to reduce ecosystems deregulations risks even more, to increase systems resilience, and diversification of income sources

Seedlings can be strongly affected by droughts and heat when planted in open areas / degraded parcels / new coffee parcels.

=> Technical assistance should insist on mulshing practice to prevent water losses, direct sunlight, and to enrich the soil around the seedling base.


Continuation of activities for first planting wave

NEXT STEPS

POST-PLANTING PARCELS REGISTRATION AND FIRST MONITORING

Correction of GPS mapping if relevant. Final registry of planted parcels.

Counting of dead trees; mortality rate and identification of major causes

Incentive payment to farmers based on number of living trees at first monitoring

Technical assistance on maintenance and growth control

SECOND MONITORING OF MORTALITY Counting of mortality and identification of major causes

Incentive payment to farmers based on number of living trees at second monitoring

Technical assistance on maintenance and growth control

ANNUAL FOLLOW-UP MONITORINGS Individual visits to every parcels, follow-up on growth and mesaurements

Technical assistance, recommendations and trainings on pruning activities

APRIL – JUNE 2014

DEC 2014

2015 - 2016


Project expansion and 2nd plantation wave

NEXT STEPS

DECIDE ON AN EXPANSION OF THE PROJECT TO MORE FARMERS AND MORE PARCELS

Support and budget;

Short timing to anticipate seedlings production and be on time for the rainy season. Expansion wave needs to be confirmed as soon as possible (March-April 2014);

Very strong expectations from the farmers in need for more support.

LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND INTEGRATION TO COOPERATIVE’S BUSINESS AS USUAL

Start thinking of a potential set-up within the cooperative to leverage part of the Faritrade premium to complement funding;

But needs to build upon longer experience (several years – financed by external supporters) and after demonstration of successes


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