Beyond organic: promoting Indonesia’s indigenous farming cultures
by Oliver Balch from on (#C9D1)
A traditional approach to agriculture has helped Indonesian farming communities grow diverse crops and compete in global markets
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The first time Helianti Hilman visited the indigenous farmers of the West Java town of Garut, she was asked to remove her shoes before entering their fields. Her surprise grew when the farmers quizzed her on her mood - they didn't want her upsetting the plants.
