Our Project Story: Ayah Bak Tunong

Agam, a farmer from the foothills of Mount Burni Telong, Takengon, Central Aceh. Agam is one of the 1.8 million small-scale coffee farmers in Indonesia. As the third generation of a Gayo coffee farming family, Agam has inherited his ancestors' legacy of cultivating coffee beans.

However, being a coffee farmer in the modern era is not easy. Extreme climate change poses a significant challenge for Agam and other farmers. Unpredictable rainfall, increasingly aggressive pests and diseases, and declining soil quality threaten their livelihoods.

To accelerate the transformation of Indonesia's coffee sector, Indobeans has invited Agam and other farmers to participate in the Ayah Bak Tunong project

Ayah Bak Tunong means "Father as a Pillar" in the Acehnese language. This project aims to provide training support for local small-scale farmers and other supply chain actors in Takengon and to serve as a movement to improve rural livelihoods, especially for fathers who are the breadwinners of their families.

Through this project, Agam and other farmers receive training in sustainable agricultural practices. They learn how to manage their land wisely, select coffee varieties that are resistant to climate change, and process coffee to the highest quality. Additionally, they gain access to wider markets, allowing their harvest to be enjoyed by coffee lovers worldwide.