Lumbung Winih (Seed Barn) KIBAR Kediri

This initiative begun when KIBAR giving advocacy to maize seed farmers in Kediri area in 2005. KIBAR then developing more type of seeds as well as the quantity. It was initiated by inviting Vandana Shiva, an international activist in environmental and anti-globalization movement, to share valuable experiences to activists of organic agriculture and local food in Java in August 2014. This garden was launched earlier December 2014 by conducting seed collection, seed documentation, and seed saving and distribution. During its development, it has been planting and developing seed for various local food, which now has reached 60 varieties, consisting of 16 grains and starches,18 vegetables,12 fruits, 5 proteins, 5 herbs and spices, and 4 drinks. The planting in rural area applies animal and green manure as fertilizers by keeping chickens and sheep and collecting fallen leaves. In urban area, KIBAR supporters plant the seed by practicing verticulture and hydroponic in organic system.