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Starting with 0.16 hectares for vegetable crops, they eventually pioneered shallot cultivation in their area. With EF’s guidance, their harvest tripled from 250 kg to 750 kg using the same 50 kg of seeds.
Their efforts expanded to a one-hectare plot of degraded oil palm land, now revitalized through regenerative farming using palm waste (jangkos) and manure. In addition, the intercropping method ensures that there is no downtime in production.
This farming initiative also helped mend community-company relations. The village government supported land access, while the formerly opposed plantation company now contributes by providing equipment for land clearing.
The impact is significant: increased incomes, empowered women, and husbands inspired to farm their own land nearby.
The transformation of KWT Unggul Mulyo has delivered both economic and social benefits. High-quality shallots has met market demands, while lower-quality ones are processed into crispy fried shallots as an additional income stream. This innovative approach has significantly boosted the group’s profitability and resilience. To maximize income, the group plans to open a shop near the farm, allowing members to manage sales during downtime between farming activities.
The process of collaboration and innovation continues. In the first semester of this year, with facilitation from the SLPI–LASR program, KWT Unggul Mulyo is exploring a partnership
with a national vegetable distributor and scaling up their skills on True Shallot Seed (TSS) technology to scale production.
The dream of making Aceh Singkil an independent region in vegetable and spice production is now getting closer to becoming a reality.