THE INITIATIVE
Begawan began its regenerative farming initiative on half a hectare in Bayad Village in 2022. Today 10 farmers have joined our program, and are cultivating Mansur Heritage Rice using 100% chemical-free practices. Begawan Giri supplies farmers with training, materials, and facilities, and guarantees a stable income for farmers by buying each harvest at premium prices.
Soil restoration
Revives the ecosystem through natural practices
Higher incomes
Create incentive for farmers to continue farming
Market linkage
Opens access to higher paying markets for rice
Community education
Raises awareness for the importance of agriculture
OUR APPROACH
Building the Begawan Giri farm in Bayad, Bali
The farm at Begawan Giri has expanded organically from half a hectare to three hectares of land, as local farmers choose to join the program and return to natural rice cultivation. Begawan implements a range of regenerative solutions that together are restoring the ecosystem in Bayad Village.
OUR IMPACT
Begawan’s farming initiative created a market for Mansur Rice, a heritage grain from Bali that had almost become extinct. The farmers in the program all remark on the return of wildlife to their fields, and some have been able to double their income while restoring the ecosystem and retaining ownership of their land. Begawan’s farm is a model for visitors and the community to learn about regenerative agriculture.
GET INVOLVED
Join us in our work to support Bali’s rice farmers and protect the environment.
Begawan sells Mansur Heritage Rice directly harvested from local farmers in our village to hotels, resorts, and restaurants in Bali, as well as to individual buyers. Contact us or visit our farm on a tour to see exactly how Begawan’s rice is grown.
