Demofarm concept focuses on integrating pepper cultivation with agroforestry practices to promote Kelekak Agroforestry maintained by champion farmer. The purpose of demofarm is to create a modular and replicable model of system that educates and demonstrates best practices for Pepper Kelekak Agroforestry.
Challenges of the pepper farmers in Bangka-Belitung includes soil degradation, pest and disease outbreaks, declining yields, climate change, lack of knowledge and training, economic pressure, land conversion.
The objectives of demofarm includes:
- Enhance productivity
- Restore and maintain soil health
- Promote biodiversity and ecosystem health
- Climate adaptation
- Improve farmer income and market access
- Demonstrate cost-effective farming
Bedengung - Demofarm Bangka
