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Hello #SobatPISAgro! 🌾 The June 2026 edition of PISAgro News is out now! In this month's edition, we dive into tactical mitigation strategies to counter El Niño risks for food security, alongside integrated corn value chain lessons from Southwest Sumba. We also share inspiring empowerment stories of corn farmers assisted by our partner in North Kodi, NTT. Explore how collective biotechnology innovations are driving global competitiveness, and catch the sustainable farming highlights from a collaborative action in Tuban hosted by one of our members. 📖 Download your free copy here: bit.ly/PISAgroNewsJun26 Let’s keep collaborating for a more sustainable food system! 🌿

🌽 Voices from Tambolaka: How Partnership is Transforming the Lives of Corn Farmers During PISAgro’s recent field visit to Project CORN (Creating Business Opportunities and Strengthening Income) in Southwest Sumba, we had the opportunity to hear directly from farmers about their experiences and the changes they have witnessed through the partnership. While each farmer's journey is unique, a common message emerged: access to knowledge, mentoring, quality inputs, and market opportunities has helped strengthen their capacity to farm more productively, improve household livelihoods, and create better prospects for their families. These stories reflect the importance of long-term partnerships that go beyond agricultural production. By investing in farmer knowledge, strengthening local institutions, and building connections across the value chain, collaborative initiatives can help create more resilient and inclusive farming communities. The stories shared by farmers in Tambolaka demonstrate how an Inclusive Closed-Loop approach can translate into tangible outcomes on the ground. By connecting farmers with technical assistance, access to inputs, market linkages, and ongoing support, partnerships can help create enabling conditions for sustainable improvements in productivity, income, and farmer well-being. For PISAgro, farmer voices are essential in understanding the real impact of agricultural partnerships. Beyond project indicators and outputs, these firsthand experiences provide valuable insights into how farmers experience change, what challenges remain, and what enables lasting impact at the community level. These experiences were shared by farmers participating in Project CORN, a multi-stakeholder initiative in Southwest Sumba that brings together private sector actors, development organizations, local enterprises, and farming communities to strengthen sustainable and inclusive corn value chains. We extend our appreciation to the farmers who generously shared their stories and experiences, as well as to the partners behind Project CORN for their commitment to supporting smallholder farmers in Southwest Sumba. Interested in learning more about the cultivation practices promoted through the Corn Edu Center (CEC)? Access the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) guidebook here: https://lnkd.in/g3uWnyVq #PISAgro #ProjectCORN #VoicesFromTheField #InclusiveClosedLoop #SustainableAgriculture 

🌽 From Partnership to Impact: Learning from Project CORN in Southwest Sumba From 3–5 June 2026, PISAgro conducted a field visit to Project CORN (Creating Business Opportunities and Strengthening Income) in Tambolaka, Southwest Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, to learn firsthand how multi-stakeholder collaboration is creating meaningful impact for smallholder farmers. This program is supported by Cargill and jointly initiated by PT Sumber Energi Pangan (SEP) and Save the Children Indonesia. The program has been developed through a multi-stakeholder partnership involving PT SEGER AGRO NUSANTARA, Circle of Imagine Society (CIS Timor) as the implementing partner, Saprotan Utama, Syngenta, Bayer, suppliers and trading partners (Mr. Dominicus Viton), and partner farmers across Southwest Sumba. Together, these partners have helped build an ecosystem that supports farmers through access to inputs, knowledge, markets, and long-term opportunities for growth. Through discussions with Farmer Champions and farming communities, we gained valuable insights into how access to improved farming knowledge, stronger market linkages, and continuous mentoring have contributed to higher productivity, improved household incomes, and greater confidence among farmers to invest in their farms and families. During the visit, PISAgro observed how the partnership has successfully brought together multiple actors across the agricultural ecosystem—from input providers and development organizations to local enterprises and farming communities—to address challenges in a coordinated manner. The active role of Farmer Champions, the structured support system, and the tangible improvements shared by farmers make Project CORN a compelling example of how collaborative partnerships can generate meaningful and lasting impact at the smallholder level. As a platform that promotes the Inclusive Closed-Loop approach, PISAgro values opportunities to learn from and exchange experiences with initiatives that place farmers at the center of agricultural development. The lessons from Project CORN reinforce key principles of the Inclusive Closed-Loop—connecting farmers with access to quality inputs, technical assistance, market opportunities, and long-term support through strong multi-stakeholder collaboration. The initiative serves as a valuable example of how integrated partnerships can contribute to more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agricultural value chains. We extend our appreciation to PT Sumber Energi Pangan (SEP), PT SEGER AGRO NUSANTARA, Cargill, Save the Children Indonesia, Circle of Imagine Society (CIS Timor), Saprotan Utama, Syngenta, Bayer, Farmer Champions, and the farming communities in Southwest Sumba for sharing their experiences and insights. #PISAgro #ProjectCORN #InclusiveClosedLoop #SustainableAgriculture #Partnerships 

⚠️ WASPADA EL NIÑO! 🌞🌾 Fenomena Super El Niño diperkirakan mulai berlangsung sejak Juni 2026 dan mencapai puncaknya pada September–Desember 2026. Dampaknya dapat berupa krisis air, gagal panen, hingga gangguan rantai pasok pangan. Mari kenali, hadapi, dan adaptasi sejak dini melalui: 💧 Manajemen air yang lebih baik 🌱 Penggunaan varietas tahan kekeringan 🤝 Penguatan kolaborasi dan kemitraan Yuk, tingkatkan kesiapsiagaan untuk menjaga ketahanan pangan bersama! 🌾☀️

📢 [AAI–PISAgro Agribusiness Talk] 📢 Asosiasi Agribisnis Indonesia (AAI) bekerja sama dengan Partnership for Indonesia’s Sustainable Agriculture (PISAgro) mengundang anggota AAI, dosen, mahasiswa, dan peminat agribisnis untuk mengikuti kuliah umum: “Pemberdayaan Petani sebagai Bagian dari Bisnis Industri Makanan Kacang” 📆 Sabtu, 20 Juni 2026 ⏰ 09.00–11.00 WIB 📍 Online via Zoom Meeting 🔗 Registrasi: https://lnkd.in/geiPrEhs 🔗 Zoom Meeting: https://lnkd.in/g2f5UJy5 ID: 983 9498 5944 Kode Sandi: 508504 Narasumber: 🔊 Ibu Rini Wiasih Head of Farming, PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk Moderator: 🔊 Dr. Sulistyodewi Nur Wiyono Dosen Faperta UNPAD dan Pengurus Pusat AAI Seluruh peserta akan memperoleh sertifikat. Salam, Asosiasi Agribisnis Indonesia (AAI) Partnership for Indonesia’s Sustainable Agriculture (PISAgro)

🌙✨ Selamat Tahun Baru Islam 1 Muharram 1448 H ✨🌙 Tahun baru Hijriah menjadi momentum untuk refleksi, pembaruan niat, dan memperkuat komitmen dalam menebarkan manfaat bagi sesama. Semoga semangat hijrah menginspirasi kita untuk terus bertumbuh, berkolaborasi, dan menciptakan dampak positif bagi masyarakat, petani, serta lingkungan demi masa depan yang lebih berkelanjutan. Mari melangkah bersama dengan harapan baru, semangat baru, dan tujuan yang lebih bermakna. 🌿 *Semoga tahun yang baru membawa keberkahan, kemajuan, dan kebaikan bagi semua.* #1Muharram1448H #TahunBaruIslam #Muharram #PISAgro #SustainableAgriculture

Apakah arah kebijakan yang proteksionis menjadi solusi untuk mewujudkan keterjangkauan pangan? Keterjangkauan pangan merupakan salah satu fondasi utama dalam mewujudkan ketahanan pangan di Indonesia. Namun, berbagai intervensi yang cenderung proteksionis, mulai dari bantuan pangan hingga pemberian subsidi pupuk, justru berisiko menambah beban rantai pasok dan memicu ketidakpastian pasokan. Analisis Food Monitor CIPS pada 2026 juga menunjukkan bahwa lonjakan harga pangan turut memperbesar hambatan masyarakat dalam mengakses gizi berkualitas, yang pada akhirnya meningkatkan risiko malnutrisi dan stunting. Oleh karena itu, Perhimpunan Filantropi Indonesia bersama dengan CIPS, United In Diversity Indonesia, dan PISAgro mengajak Anda untuk ikut menelaah arah kebijakan perdagangan yang lebih efektif dalam mendukung keterjangkauan pangan sehat di Indonesia. 🔗 Daftar melalui tautan berikut: https://lnkd.in/gaYJUw6g Karena kuota peserta terbatas, hanya pendaftar terpilih yang akan dihubungi untuk bergabung dalam diskusi. Pastikan untuk mengecek inbox dan folder spam secara berkala. Mari bersama mendukung agenda pembangunan berkelanjutan demi ketahanan pangan nasional! #KeterjangkauanPangan #KetahananPangan #Pangan

Regenerative agriculture is no longer just an environmental agenda—it is becoming a strategic pathway to strengthen farmer livelihoods, productivity, and climate resilience. At the Second ASEAN Consultation Workshop and Capacity Building on Regenerative and Resilient Agriculture Systems in Bali, PISAgro shared how Indonesia is advancing regenerative agriculture through its Inclusive Closed-Loop (ICL) Partnership Model, bringing together farmers, government, private sector, NGOs, and researchers to drive practical implementation at scale. Through PISAgro’s Regenerative Agriculture Working Group, our members are working together to: • Build a shared understanding of regenerative agriculture and practical indicators, • Generate evidence and document field-level experiences, • Facilitate collaboration among companies, NGOs, researchers, and government institutions, • Translate lessons from implementation into policy dialogue and broader adoption. As ASEAN develops its regional regenerative agriculture agenda, collaboration, farmer inclusion, and sustainable financing will be critical to turning ambition into impact. #PISAgro #RegenerativeAgriculture #ASEAN #SustainableAgriculture #SmallholderFarmers #Partnerships