Case Study
Natural rubber - Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia
Farmers and SNV staff in the field, Sungei Gelam, Jambi Model: Farmer group as Implementing Entity. Key stakeholders: SNV – SHARP Regional Focal Point. No. of participating SHs: 40 Priority risks: Lack of formal land title for 60% of farmers could compromise access to services but no immediate consequences on security of tenure or incidence of conflict. Occasional presence of RTE species which could be affected by move from low to high intensity production. Health and safety in farm operations. Priority farmer needs: To improve agriculture practices in order to increase yield and quality. Farm record-keeping as a basis for decision-making to improve farm profitability. Access to finance to invest in replanting of aging trees. Change realised: Improved farmer knowledge of best ma