Established since 2022, Agridesa presents to provide agronomic services from upstream to downstream based on technology, by providing convenience for Indonesian farmers. Departing from the same mission with the aim of providing optimal solutions to establish a comprehensive and digital-based agricultural ecosystem. Agridesa harnesses the power of advanced data analytics artificial inteligence and internet of things technologies to optimize crop yields reduce resource wastage and improve overall farming eficiency.

Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim No 10D, Kel. Kebon Sirih, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta 10340

CEO : Kristian Harahap

Head of Agriculture : Luqman Arif L.

Finance, Accounting, & Tax Head : Gabriella Sibarani

Business Development Head : Muhammad Iqbal

Human Resources & GA Head : Astria Putri

Business Development Lead : Soeripto Silaban

Business Development Staff : Regita Zahra

• Increase Productivity and Income for Cacao Farmers:
  • Objective: Enhance the agricultural practices and output of Balinese cacao farmers.
  • Approach: Implementing demo plots and providing technical assistance to farmers.
• Promote Sustainable Cacao Production:
  • Objective: Ensure that cacao production is environmentally sustainable.
  • Approach: Integrating agroforestry techniques to minimize environmental impact.
• Reduce Deforestation:
  • Objective: Decrease the rate of deforestation in the project area.
  • Approach: Encouraging cacao farming methods that require less land clearing.
• Financial Inclusion and Digitalization:
  • Objective: Provide farmers with access to financial resources and digital tools.
  • Approach: Partnering with financial institutions like Bank Mandiri and BPD Bali to offer microcredit and other financial services.

• Low Productivity and Income:

  • Issue: Balinese cacao farmers are struggling with low yields and incomes.
  • Cause: Lack of access to modern farming techniques and financial resources.

• Environmental Degradation:

  • Issue: Traditional farming methods contribute to deforestation and loss of biodiversity.
  • Cause: Slash-and-burn practices and monocropping.

• Limited Access to Finance:

  • Issue: Farmers have difficulty obtaining necessary funds to improve their practices.
  • Cause: Lack of credit facilities tailored to smallholder farmers.

• Root Cause:

  • Low Productivity: Insufficient knowledge of advanced farming techniques and lack of demonstration plots.
  • Environmental Impact: Traditional farming practices that do not integrate sustainable methods.
  • Financial Barriers: Absence of accessible financial products for small-scale farmers.

• Stakeholder:

  • Farmers: Primary beneficiaries who need training and financial support.
  • Financial Institutions: Bank Mandiri and BPD Bali as partners providing financial products.
  • Agridesa: Organization leading the project, facilitating partnerships and providing technical support.

• Market:

  • Demand for Sustainable Cacao: Growing global demand for sustainably produced cacao.
  • Competitive Landscape: Few initiatives focusing on the combination of agroforestry, financial inclusion, and digitalization.

• Demo Plots and Training Programs:

  • Action: Establish demonstration plots to teach farmers advanced agroforestry techniques.
  • Expected Outcome: Increased productivity and income for farmers through hands-on learning and improved practices.

• Partnerships for Financial Inclusion:

  • Action: Collaborate with Bank Mandiri and BPD Bali to provide tailored financial products like microcredit and KUR.
  • Expected Outcome: Enhanced financial access for farmers, enabling them to invest in sustainable practices.

• Digitalization of Farming Practices:

  • Action: Introduce digital tools for farm management and market access.
  • Expected Outcome: Improved efficiency and transparency in farming operations, leading to better decision-making and market access.

• Sustainable Farming Techniques:

  • Action: Promote the adoption of sustainable agroforestry practices.
  • Expected Outcome: Reduced deforestation, improved biodiversity, and long-term sustainability of cacao farming.

The project aims to enhance the social welfare of Balinese cacao farmers by increasing productivity, income, and financial inclusion while supporting nature regeneration and reducing deforestation.