The initial segment of this interview featured Naning Suprawati, a millennial farmer ambassador from Blitar, East Java. Naning recounted the history and purpose behind the formation of the millennial farmer generation forum. He expressed his aspirations for millennial farmers, particularly in light of the prevailing negative perception that agriculture does not promise a better future. Naning underscored the positive role of millennial farmer ambassadors in shaping the landscape of agriculture. The subsequent interview introduced Anas, a young farmer from Nganjuk, East Java. Anas commenced by narrating his journey of developing an interest in agriculture and elucidated on the reasons why the younger generation is hesitant to engage in farming. He conveyed the analogy of treating agriculture akin to caring for our bodies, emphasizing the significance of transforming the conventional and culturally ingrained practices of agriculture.
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