Kebun Reja - Our Farm

In addition to a small permaculture garden on the island, we have been gradually developing a 7-hectare farm on Bintan using permaculture principles. Permaculture in agriculture is a holistic approach to natural resource management, where natural systems are designed to work harmoniously together, going beyond just organic and free-range practices.

We now have over 700 free-range chickens supplying eggs and chicken meat to both Nikoi and Cempedak. We’ve also added quails and ducks, which have settled in nicely. Our farm produces an abundance of chillies, Asian greens, a wide variety of herbs and spices, salads, corn, beans, and tomatoes, providing a regular flow of freshly picked produce to our kitchens. Fruit trees such as papaya, mulberries, and jackfruit offer fresh inspiration for locally inspired desserts and seasonal cocktails.

When we took over the property, it was rundown and had not been farmed for 10 years, so it has taken time to build up the soil quality. Looking to the future, we have planted cashew, avocado, cacao, and nutmeg trees and have been sourcing a variety of unusual and heirloom species. Long-term, we hope the farm will provide an increasingly larger percentage of our food and serve as a platform to teach others about the benefits of farming using permaculture principles.