Mataram, University of Mataram — After more than 15 years of declining seed quality and productivity due to repeated use, seaweed farmers in Kaliuda Village, East Sumba Regency, are entering a new chapter in sustainable seaweed cultivation. Through a collaboration between the University of Mataram (Unram), Konservasi Indonesia (KI), Manandang Kaliuda Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes), and the East Sumba Fisheries Office, the community successfully harvested six tons of superior seaweed seedlings, a milestone that marks both the revival of the coastal economy and a shift toward more sustainable farming practices. This initiative began in early 2025, when Konservasi Indonesia, in partnership with […]