Organic Farming Day (OFD) Krayan 2025 by Grok.
Based on data and observations from the 7th Hari Pertanian Organik Organic Farming Day - OFD held in Krayan, June 2025
1. Introduction
OFD returned to Krayan in mid-June 2025, after its last event in Long Layu in 2022. Now in its seventh year, this annual gathering continues to serve as a space for reflection and a reaffirmation of Krayan's commitment to organic farming practices rooted in local wisdom.
OFD is not merely a celebration of agricultural harvests, it is a reaffirmation of the Krayan Indigenous community’s stance within global discussions on food systems, ecology, and sustainability. Attended by farmers, Indigenous leaders, and youth, the event reflects a cross-generational collaboration to preserve Krayan’s cultural and environmental identity.
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2. Key Findings
2.1 Dr. Yansen TP’s Vision at OFD 2025
Dr. Yansen TP, a central figure in the OFD movement, returned with a refreshed approach. Unlike in 2022, when the focus was on the basic principles of organic farming, his 2025 message emphasized adapting to global changes without losing the core values of local wisdom. In his presentation, he stated:
“Organic farming is not merely a technique that avoids chemical fertilizers. It is a living heritage, an identity, and a way of seeing nature as part of our cosmology—not as a resource to be exploited.”
He stressed the importance of developing a Krayan-based creative economy rooted in natural resources and traditional values, including fertile land, clean water, fresh air, and a culture of collective work.
2.2 Local-Based Challenges and Solutions
Dr. Yansen highlighted several global challenges, such as food sovereignty, the migration of youth away from agriculture, and market pressures on local commodities. To address these, he advocated for strengthening organic farming practices based on Indigenous knowledge, rather than adopting external models. This approach aims to protect soil fertility, public health, and Krayan’s economic identity. He invited the community to reflect on the abundance of local resources with the provocative question:
“What is it that Krayan doesn’t have?”
underscoring that all essentials for life already exist in the region.
2.3 The Role of Technology and Sustainability
In the context of sustainable development, Dr. Yansen promoted the wise use of technology to tackle issues such as market access, agricultural product processing, and information dissemination. Technology, he argued, should be employed to support environmental sustainability and Indigenous participation—ensuring that economic growth respects both cultural values and ecological balance.
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2.4 Intergenerational Consolidation
OFD 2025 became a moment of intergenerational consolidation. Informal discussions throughout the event reflected both concerns and hopes for farmer regeneration and community-based agricultural sustainability. Gat Khaleb, a farmer from Pa’ Upan, emphasized the importance of preserving ancestral soil cultivation methods, stating:
“If the land can no longer be farmed the way our ancestors did, then who are we?”
His statement aligns with Dr. Samuel Tipa Padan’s ideas about building Krayan’s future based on its natural resources.
3. Analysis and Discussion
Krayan's organic agriculture, grounded in traditional knowledge and ecological practices, faces mounting pressures from land-use change and dependency on external inputs. OFD 2025 showcased the community’s determination to uphold these practices as the foundation for regional sustainability.
The local wisdom-based approach, as emphasized by both Yansen and Gat Khaleb, offers solutions that safeguard the environment while strengthening Krayan’s cultural and economic identity. Wisely integrating technology could act as a catalyst to expand the reach of organic farming, including broader market access and more innovative product processing.
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4. Conclusion
The 7th Organic Farming Day in Krayan, held in June 2025, revealed the community’s deep commitment to organic farming as both a cultural heritage and a sustainability strategy. Dr. Yansen TP’s vision, blending Indigenous wisdom with technological innovation, offers a relevant model of development in the face of global challenges. Intergenerational collaboration was also key to ensuring the regeneration of farmers and the continuity of organic farming practices.
Looking ahead, Krayan must continue to invest in education, training, and technological access that supports organic agriculture, while upholding cultural values as the core of its regional identity.
5. Recommendations
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Expand organic farming technology training programs for youth to support farmer regeneration.
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Develop digital marketing platforms for Krayan’s organic agricultural products.
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Strengthen collaboration with academic institutions to document and disseminate Krayan’s traditional knowledge.
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Organize OFD annually with a continued focus on innovations rooted in local wisdom.
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