BRI Peduli Boosts Dairy Farmers' Capacity Through Dedicated Programme
Located in Karangploso, Malang Regency, East Java, dairy farming serves as a vital livelihood for many residents, including the Sumber Karanglo Livestock Group. Established in October 2020, this group provides a platform for farmers to develop their dairy enterprises. One member, Rendy Hertanto, manages the business alongside others, producing fresh milk as their primary commodity. The group continuously strives to improve livestock quality and add value to their production.
Currently, the Sumber Karanglo Livestock Group manages over 58 dairy cows, producing more than 400 litres of milk daily. To maintain quality, the group conducts regular technical guidance and livestock vaccinations to ensure sustained productivity. However, the group faces significant hurdles, including manual production processes that limit efficiency, limited market reach, ongoing challenges in securing business and product permits, and capital constraints.
In response to these challenges, the Sumber Karanglo Livestock Group joined the ‘Klaster Unggulan’ (Leading Cluster) Programme under BRI Peduli. Through this initiative, farmers receive mentorship to increase business capacity and unlock potential. Rendy noted that farmers are receiving training to process milk into value-added products such as pasteurised milk, yoghurt, and cheese, which opens opportunities for increased income. Additionally, the programme provides infrastructure and equipment to make processing more efficient and hygienic, thereby increasing production volumes.
The programme also provides assistance in managing production permits for processed dairy products. Furthermore, farmers are receiving training in marketing and digital marketing to expand their reach via digital media and strengthen the competitiveness of their processed products. This comprehensive support serves as a foundation for the group to develop a more sustainable business.
Separately, BRI Corporate Secretary Dhanny stated that BRI Peduli, as the umbrella for the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programme, continues to support the development of local-based business groups to ensure sustainable growth. BRI provides business equipment to improve production effectiveness and product quality, while also helping groups access wider markets. Training sessions cover digital marketing, packaging, licensing, product processing, and the implementation of digital payment systems like QRIS.
Dhanny emphasised that the story of the Sumber Karanglo group proves that the BRI Peduli Leading Cluster Programme delivers real benefits by strengthening production capacity and creating economic value for the surrounding community. Since its launch in 2022, the programme has empowered 37 business groups across various regions in Indonesia, providing 32 types of training and 375 units of business infrastructure.