KPS Mulyatani, established in 2017, pioneered coffee farming on 1.144 hectares of land, with 245,48 hectares specifically in Ibun Village. This land, under the social forestry scheme, has provided a legal framework for the community to manage and cultivate the land, which encourages sustainable agriculture and economic growth. Despite previous challenges related to land access and management by Perum Perhutani, the community, assisted by AP2SI, obtained a 35-year social forestry management permit.
Communities in Ibun Village manage coffee and vegetable farming. However, farmers often sell raw coffee cherries at low prices due to pre-harvest loans and market constraints. Lack of market access for processed coffee remains a significant challenge, as processed coffee is priced much higher. In addition, collective management and transparent financial practices are promoted to ensure equitable land management and distribution.
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The area faces environmental issues such as drought and frequent land fires, exacerbated by poor land management and the operation of the Kamojang geothermal power plant, which affects local water supplies. The planting of Arabica coffee by Ibun Village Coffee Farmers combined with vegetable cultivation has not only strengthened the economy but also rehabilitated critical land better than before. The community has created water storage ponds to reduce water scarcity during the dry season. Socially, the drought has affected women’s participation in farming, reducing their income and shifting their focus to home-based activities such as garment production.
The initiative successfully procured and installed essential irrigation equipment for coffee plantations managed by KPS Mulyatani, which covers seven villages in Bandung Regency, including Ibun Village. With a total of 2,5 km of irrigation pipes planned, 1,2 km have been installed, effectively irrigating 35 hectares of coffee farmland. Additional equipment such as water storage tanks, generators, and water pumps will be purchased and installed after completing the pipe installation. As a result, this year's coffee harvest has increased in yield and quality due to better water irrigation.
Nusantara Fund and WALHI continues to support the community in Ibun Village through Direct Funding training and sustainable resource allocation. The goal is to improve climate adaptation strategies, improve agricultural practices, and secure better market access for community coffee products.