By: Yusuf
Tande, S.Pd
Referring
to the explanation of the head of the Agriculture Supervisor and Human
Resources Development Agency (BPPSDMP), Dedi Nursyami, there are only 2.7
million Indonesian millennial farmers or about 8% of the total 33.4 million
farmers. The rest are farmers nearly at the age of 56, so that the agricultural
products are not optimal. Based on these analyzes and surveys as well as the anxiety,
some ideas and initiatives came up from several young people in Northeast Alor
district to create an inspirational discussion class for Alor millennial
farmers which gathers young farmers to exchange ideas and thoughts that bring
inspiration for agriculture movement in Alor Regency, especially in Northeast
Alor district.
This activity was supported by Dola Koya-koya Foundation and Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta-Alor, which took place at one location at CV n-TT Manise agriculture in Kilakawa, Kamot Village, Northeast Alor District on Saturday, 15/05/2021. The event presented 5 speakers, namely the chairman of the Indonesian Employers' Association in Alor (APINDO) Denny Lalitan; village assistant expert, Machris Mau; head of the Bukapiting State Vocational School, Simon Laumakiling; founder of CV n-TT Manise, Erwin Padademang; vice-chancellor of Untrib Kalabahi, Ely Maruli and participants from young Alor farmers, alumni of the Bukapiting State Vocational School majoring in Agriculture. Others are related institutions including Bukapiting Vocational School, UPT Agriculture Service of Northeast Alor district, agriculture supervisor staffs, and two young people from Northeast Alor district who have finished studying agricultural technology in Israel.
Dedoris Letmau, the chairman of the committee, conveyed the aims and objectives of the Alor millennial agricultural inspiration discussion class after seeing the conditions, especially in the agricultural sector, which does not attract interest among youngster. This is the starting point of the discussion class. Elyas Asamau, chairman of the Dola Koya-koya Foundation in his speech expressed his hope, "This activity occurs from the initiative of young people who try to bring together farmers, especially millennials, with related institutions to exchange ideas and hopefully there will be policies supporting the work of millennial, especially our friends who have returned from Israel to apply the agricultural technology they have learned.”
Denny Lalitan, a businessman, and former member of the Alor regency representatives told how he had ups and downs running his business. “The journey is not as smooth as we think. The problems occurred, but as young people, problems did not stop us to try. The agricultural sector is second to tourism. I challenge friends who have just returned from studying agricultural technology in Israel to collaborate with various stakeholders and shorten the supply chain through e-commerce,” he said.
The head of the Bukapiting State Vocational School expressed his hope that the graduated students get space to apply their knowledge. "The system we have built is 30% theory and 70% is practice," he said. He also suggested the students who chose agriculture to think carefully why choosing this major. "The Bukapiting State Vocational School itself does not yet have adequate facilities, but through collaboration with related agencies or non-governmental organizations, hope it can add children's insight through fieldwork practices," he added.
In line with the Head of the Bukapiting State Vocational School, the vice-chancellor of Universitas Tribuana Alor, Ely Maruli said that with the presence of educational institutions, vocational schools and Untrib is expected to prepare competent human resources in the agriculture sector. "Through learning activities and field practice outside Alor island, providing knowledge and distinguishing fertilizer products, soil types, and technology used," he said. Maruly also said that there had been an agreement and cooperation made by Untrib and the local government of Alor district through the BAPPELITBANG Office in conducting research related to other fields such as economics, education, and so on.
Erwin Padademang, one of the Founders of n-TT Manise, revealed his motivation, obstacles, and plans to establish a company in agriculture called CV n-TT Manise. Erwin revealed the reasons to establish a company in the agricultural sector that include: 1) Natural Resources, 2) Human Resources, 3) Technology, and 4) Capital.
The initiatives and ideas coming from young people, of course, cannot be separated from the support of the government as a policymaker. The village assistant expert, Machris Mau conveyed the 17 major goals of the Village SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) adopted by developing countries in the world. Furthermore, through the Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration, the 17 goals were adopted as derivatives to local and village governments with the goal of sustainable village development welfare.
Machris added that if the proposal has been submitted, then the focus will be on developing the business, such as making a Budget Draft (RAB) and the marketing agency. In the future, it is hoped that stakeholders will synergize to build networks and manage such discussions continually. ***
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