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In response to the growing crisis of soil fertility and the challenges of agricultural sustainability in Indonesia, regenerative agriculture has emerged as a solution grounded not only in science but also in real-world experience. The seminar *From Theory to Field: Applying Regenerative Agriculture in Oil Palm Plantations* presents key actors behind this transformation—those who work directly on the ground, alongside farmers and local communities, to demonstrate that regeneration is more than just a theory. The speakers in this discussion bring a combination of academic, practical, and advocacy perspectives that reflect the strength of cross-sectoral collaboration. Through the following brief biographies, let us get to know the figures who have significantly contributed to driving agricultural transformation in Indonesia.

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**Prof. Kurniatun Hairiah** is a professor in soil biology and root ecology at the Department of Soil and Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Brawijaya. Known as Prof. Cho, she earned her Ph.D. in natural sciences from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen University, the Netherlands, in 1993. Prof. Cho has professional experience in research, teaching, and training for farmers and communities. In addition to teaching and supervising students, she also serves as the coordinator of the “Tropical Agroforestry” Study Center at Universitas Brawijaya in Malang. From 1993 to 2007, her research focused on Biological Fertility Management in Acid Soils and Agroforestry Management for climate change adaptation and mitigation. For the past 15 years, Prof. Cho has collaborated with the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), oil palm plantations, and several NGOs, with expanded research on soil health management in oil palm plantations, land reclamation after volcanic eruptions, and the restoration of degraded lands through agroforestry. In 2015, Prof. Cho was named the second-best researcher in Indonesia by Webometrics, competing among 500 researchers from various fields, including Biology, Geology, and Particle Physics.


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**Mila Oktavia Mardiani** is the Food System Coordinator at Kaleka, where she leads the development of regenerative agriculture in Central Kalimantan. With an academic background in soil science from Universitas Brawijaya and expertise in agroforestry, fertilization, and data analysis, Mila is known for her approach that combines scientific knowledge with local wisdom. Since joining Kaleka, she has actively accompanied oil palm farmers in building farming systems that are healthy, cost-efficient, and climate-resilient. For Mila, regeneration begins with the ability to listen: to the soil and to the farmers’ voices. She also promotes intergenerational education through agroforestry plots in schools, encouraging young people to learn about sustainable agriculture from an early age.


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**Majianto** is an oil palm farmer from the Dayak tribe in Bangkal Village, Seruyan District, Central Kalimantan. He is also an honorary teacher and currently serves as the principal of SMA PGRI Seruyan Raya. He pioneered regenerative oil palm farming in Bangkal Village. By shifting to organic fertilizers and pesticides, planting local fruit trees, and empowering unemployed villagers, he has created a farm that is healthier, more cost-efficient, and inclusive. Majianto is also one of the trainers at the Farmer Learning Center (FLC) in Bangkal Village. He shares his knowledge with local extension workers and villagers, while also initiating agricultural education for youth. Through his dual role as a farmer and educator, he strengthens the community and cares for the environment in a sustainable way.

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**From Theory to Field: Applying Regenerative Agriculture in Oil Palm Plantations**

 \n A practical public conversation with leading regenerative agriculture practitioners in Indonesia.

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🗓 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 \n 🕓 Time: 14:00-16:00 WIB \n 📍 Location: Novotel Cikini – Kerinci Meeting Room (Jl. Cikini Raya No. 107–109, Cikini, Menteng, Central Jakarta) \n 💻 Format: Hybrid (In-Person & Online)

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Speakers: \n 🔹 Prof. Kurniatun Hairiah – Soil Ecology Expert, Brawijaya University \n 🔹 Mila Oktavia – Kaleka Food Systems Coordinator \n 🔹 Majianto – Regenerative farmer from Bangkal Village, Central Kalimantan \n 🔹 Moderator: Dr. Silvia Irawan – Board of Trustees Member of Kaleka

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Offline Registration \n [https://bit.ly/RA-offline \n ](https://bit.ly/RA-offline)Online Registration \n [bit.ly/RA-online](http://bit.ly/RA-online)

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Dalam upaya merespons krisis kesuburan tanah dan tantangan keberlanjutan pertanian di Indonesia, praktik pertanian regeneratif kini tampil sebagai jawaban yang tidak hanya berbasis ilmu pengetahuan, tetapi juga pengalaman nyata di lapangan. Seminar *From Theory to Field: Applying Regenerative Agriculture in Oil Palm Plantations* menghadirkan para pelaku utama di balik perubahan ini—mereka yang bekerja langsung di tanah, bersama petani dan komunitas lokal, untuk membuktikan bahwa regenerasi bukan sekadar teori. Para narasumber dalam diskusi ini membawa kombinasi perspektif akademik, praktis, dan advokatif yang mencerminkan kekuatan kolaborasi lintas sektor. Melalui biografi singkat berikut, mari kita kenali lebih dekat para tokoh yang telah berkontribusi penting dalam mendorong transformasi pertanian di Indonesia.

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**Prof. Kurniatun Hairiah** adalah profesor di bidang biologi tanah dan ekologi akar di Departemen Tanah dan Kehutanan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Brawijaya. Prof Kurniatun atau disapa Prof Cho ini mendapatkan gelar doctor dibidang ilmu pengetahuan alam dari Rijksuniversiteit Groningen University, Belanda pada tahun 1993. Prof. Cho memiliki pengalaman profesional dalam penelitian, pengajaran, pemberian training kepada petani dan masyarakat. Selain mengajar dan membimbing mahasiswa, Ia menjabat sebagai koordinator Pusat Studi “Agroforestri Tropik” di Universitas Brawijaya Malang. Sejak tahun 1993 hingga 2007 penelitiannya difokuskan pada Manajemen Biologi Kesuburan pada Tanas Asam dan Manajemen Agroforestri untuk adaptasi dan mitigasi dampak perubahan iklim. Sejak 15 tahun terakhir, Prof Cho bekerja sama dengan  World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit dan beberapa LSM yang penelitiannya diperluas pada pengelolaan kesehatan tanah di perkebunan kelapa sawit, reklamasi lahan setelah letusan gunung berapi, dan reklamasi lahan terdegradasi dengan agroforestri. Pada 2015, Prof Cho dinobatkan sebagai peneliti terbaik kedua di Indonesia versi Webometrics. Ia bersaing dengan 500 peneliti dari berbagai bidang, seperti Biologi, Geologi, hingga Fisika Partikel.


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**Mila Oktavia Mardiani** adalah Koordinator Sistem Pangan di Kaleka yang melaksanakan pengembangan pertanian regeneratif di Kalimantan Tengah. Berbekal latar belakang ilmu tanah dari Universitas Brawijaya dan keahlian di bidang agroforestri, pemupukan, serta analisis data, Mila dikenal karena pendekatannya yang menggabungkan sains dengan kearifan lokal. Sejak bergabung di Kaleka, ia aktif mendampingi petani sawit untuk membangun sistem pertanian yang sehat, hemat biaya, dan tahan terhadap perubahan iklim. Bagi Mila, regenerasi dimulai dari kemampuan mendengarkan: pada tanah, dan pada suara petani. Mila juga mendorong edukasi lintas generasi lewat plot agroforestri di sekolah, mengajak generasi muda mengenal pertanian berkelanjutan sejak dini.


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**Majianto** adalah seorang petani sawit dari suku Dayak di Desa Bangkal, Kabupaten Seruyan, Kalimantan Tengah. Majianto juga merupakan seorang guru honorer dan saat ini ia menjabat sebagai kepala sekolah di SMA PGRI Seruyan Raya. Ia  memelopori pertanian regeneratif kebun sawit di Desa Bangkal. Dengan beralih ke pupuk dan pestisida organik, menanam pohon buah lokal, serta memberdayakan warga desa yang belum bekerja, ia menciptakan kebun yang lebih sehat, hemat biaya, dan inklusif. Majianto merupakan salah satu pelatih di Farmer Learning Center (FLC) Desa Bangkal. Ia membagikan pengetahuan kepada penyuluh dan masyarakat desa, sekaligus merintis edukasi pertanian ke anak muda. Lewat kerja gandanya sebagai petani dan guru, ia memperkuat komunitas dan merawat alam secara berkelanjutan.


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Undangan Seminar Diskusi Publik

**From Theory to Field: Applying Regenerative Agriculture in Oil Palm Plantations**

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Sebuah percakapan diskusi publik inspiratif dan praktis bersama para pelaku utama pertanian regeneratif di Indonesia.

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🗓 Tanggal: Selasa, 22 Juli 2025

🕓 Waktu: 14:0016:00 WIB

📍 Lokasi: Novotel Cikini – Kerinci Meeting Room (Jl. Cikini Raya No. 107–109, Cikini, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat)

💻 Format: Hybrid (Tatap Muka & Online)

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Narasumber:

🔹 Prof. Kurniatun Hairiah – Ahli Ekologi Tanah, Universitas Brawijaya

🔹 Mila Oktavia – Koordinator Sistem Pangan Kaleka

🔹 Majianto – Petani regeneratif dari Desa Bangkal, Kalimantan Tengah

🔹 Moderator: Dr. Silvia Irawan – Anggota Dewan Pengawas Kaleka

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