Djidhon Yosua Babys, often called Sua, is a young farmer supported by YBTS in Desa Ponain, Amarasi, Kupang Regency, NTT. Sua’s success is heavily reliant on a well-structured Farm Business Plan. With guidance from YBTS’s Technical Field Officer and Life Skill and Inclusion Officer, as well as training in Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and Life Skills, Sua has learned that effective planning is key to achieving optimal and sustainable results in farming. 

Starting his first planting season was challenging, but Sua remained eager to learn and experiment. During his first season, he planted Servo tomatoes based on YBTS’s recommendations. With consistent care, he earned a profit of Rp8,000,000. This profit was then invested in purchasing a cow, which is expected to provide additional income, enhance farm productivity, and serve as a long-term investment.

In addition to investing in livestock, Sua also used his earnings to plant beans in the second growing season, considering the promising market potential. He plans to allocate part of his bean profits to open a tire repair workshop, creating new economic opportunities. 

Sua’s story demonstrates that with proper guidance, perseverance, and a well-planned Farm Business Plan, not only can success in agriculture be achieved, but opportunities for other ventures can also be created. “Thanks to the income from farming, I can start various other businesses. Farming has opened broader avenues for increasing my income,” says Sua.