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Ferdiansyah (37), along with his wife Eka Fitrianingsi (31) and their two children, lives in Karawonjo Hamlet, Dusun 4, Omu Village. In addition to his role as the head of Dusun 4, he also farms corn, tends to his avocado garden, and raises goats and cattle to support his family’s daily needs.
Before ADRA Indonesia’s REAF II program began in Omu Village, Mr. Ferdiansyah relied solely on corn farming as his family’s main source of income. Unfortunately, the returns were just enough to meet daily household needs, with little to no surplus.
His perspective began to change when he joined ADRA’s SUKAKESWAN (Livestock Care Community) training. Motivated by a growing interest in cattle farming, he actively participated in various training sessions on livestock management and later became a graduate of the Training of Trainers (ToT) program. Through ADRA’s Field Schools and Livestock Health Posts, Mr. Ferdiansyah became a SUKAKESWAN facilitator, helping to educate and motivate other farmers on good livestock practices.
As a direct beneficiary of ADRA’s livestock revolving fund, Mr. Ferdiansyah received two goats. Applying his new knowledge, he built proper housing, measured feed accurately, used fermented feed, maintained cleanliness, and administered vitamins regularly. These practices helped him manage his livestock effectively. In 2023, he successfully returned two offspring to the program, which were handed over to the next beneficiary, Mrs. Sarni. Since then, the goats have reproduced, adding four more kids to his herd.
With a growing herd of six goats, Mr. Ferdiansyah felt confident in his skills. He used his savings to purchase four more goats and four cattle, bringing his current total to 10 goats and 5 cows. To support the increasing number of livestock, he created a fodder bank on land near the enclosure and produces fermented feed when green forage is abundant.
As an active SUKAKESWAN member, Mr. Ferdiansyah regularly coordinates with ADRA Indonesia and livestock officers from the Sigi District Agricultural Office. Recognizing his capacity and leadership, the district government provided additional support to his farmer group—led by Mr. Ferdiansyah—including a feed storage unit, fermentation equipment, a grass chopper, and a three-wheeled transport vehicle.
Mr. Ferdiansyah is also now integrating his farming and livestock efforts: he uses livestock manure as fertilizer for his corn fields and turns agricultural waste like corn stalks into fermented livestock feed. He hopes to serve as an example to his group by promoting a sustainable and integrated approach to agriculture and livestock farming.
“Thanks to ADRA Indonesia, I not only improved my family’s livelihood but also became more confident in leading and inspiring fellow farmers,” says Mr. Ferdiansyah.
