Manggarai Barat Farmers Use Market Day to Expand Local Sales
Farmers used a Market Day at Rekas Market in Manggarai Barat to sell local products directly, assess consumer needs and seek business partnerships.
By Pandi Muktar
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Manggarai Barat — Farmers introduced local garden produce and processed food products at a Market Day held at Rekas Market, Kempo village, Mbeliling subdistrict, Manggarai Barat, on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, according to RRI.
The event, titled “Naka Ici One Uma”, brought farmers together to sell directly to consumers, identify consumer needs and explore cooperation with prospective business partners. RRI reported that the programme was intended to widen market access and increase farm-family income.
The Market Day was organised through the Flores Empowerment for Agricultural Sustainability and Transformation programme, or FEAST!, in collaboration with DBS Foundation and Humanis, with field support from the Coalition of People for Food Sovereignty and the Association of Women’s Small and Micro Business Assistants. RRI said participating farmers had spent one year learning about climate-smart agriculture, farm-business management, financial planning, gender equality and family nutrition.
Visitors could access three areas: Lapak Tani, where farmers sold garden produce and processed local food; La’bak, an education space covering local food, nutrition and sustainable agriculture; and Kelas Terampil Petani, which covered product identification, prospective buyers, pricing and digital promotion.
Why it matters to Manggarai Barat readers
The event links farm production with local demand and gives producers a direct route to consumers and potential business partners. RRI said the programme also aims to build sustainable market relationships in Manggarai Barat, including with tourism businesses and accommodation providers.
RRI reported that the event involved farmers from supported field-school groups and highlighted the participation of women farmers. The programme also displayed handicrafts made from recycled fabric and knitted goods produced by women farmers.
RRI said village, district and community partners supported the activity, while the programme was expected to strengthen farmers’ skills, raise the value of local products and expand marketing opportunities.
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