The Pauh Menang Village Government held a young plant training for the indigenous Orang Rimba Ngilo Group. This training was in collaboration with the Field Agricultural Extension Officer (PPL). In the process, the Head of Pauh Menang Village, Mr. Ngadiran, involved village farmers to share experiences of good practices in farming.
So far, the indigenous people of the Ngilo group of jungle people have lived with limited resources and knowledge. It is hoped that through this young plant training, the indigenous people of the Ngilo group of jungle people can make major changes in their environment.
The beginning of the activity was marked by an explanation from the PPL about how to loosen the soil, both organically and with fertilization. The practice of sowing seeds is also the main focus. Providing solutions to complaints from the indigenous people of the Ngilo group of jungle people regarding the quality of seeds sold in packages.
“Use the onion skin soaking water to soak the packaged seeds during the sowing process. "This water will stimulate the growth of seedlings well," said the PPL team to the training participants.
This concrete step was taken to improve the quality of seeding. This practical instruction creates opportunities for Orang Rimba to experience positive changes in their agricultural output.
The Pauh Menang Village Head not only provided guidance, but also gave real encouragement. One of them was giving 5 avocado trees to be planted in the settlement of the Orang Rimba indigenous community. Ngadiran expressed the importance of the Orang Rimba adapting to the farming lifestyle common in the surrounding community.
"Slowly, the Orang Rimba must follow the farming lifestyle of the people around them. As an effort to survive amidst hunting activities that are no longer certain," said Ngadiran.
More than just agricultural training, this activity created a close relationship between the village and the Ngilo group. The Head of Pauh Menang Village expressed his readiness to help market the young agricultural products produced by Orang Rimba. This addresses the obstacles and reluctance of Orang Rimba in starting economic activities based on garden plants.
Along with this activity, a new layer grows among the jungle trees, a layer of hope, knowledge, and cooperation. The indigenous people of the Ngilo jungle group do not only receive agricultural training. They get the opportunity to build a brighter and more sustainable future. This initiative is a light in the darkness, directing their steps towards a better life.
