Jeff Neilson

Jeff Neilson, an Associate Professor specializing in economic geography, dives into the transformative world of rural Indonesia. He discusses the concept of 'fortress farming,' where smallholders use coffee cultivation as a safety net while seeking income outside agriculture. Neilson explores how off-farm activities impact farming identities and yield decisions. He highlights the challenges posed by dominant corporations in the coffee value chain and calls for new research to address stalled agrarian transitions and the future of livelihood resilience.