Beyond The Pastures
For generations, cattle farming has been an essential part of daily life in West Nusa Tenggara, providing livelihoods for thousands of rural families. Beyond their economic value, cattle represent security, tradition, and a source of hope for many communities.
The province is one of Indonesia's leading cattle-producing regions, where livestock farming continues to play an important role in supporting household incomes and local food systems. Across villages, caring for cattle is often a family responsibility, passed down from one generation to the next.
These photographs were made during an assignment for the Hajj Fund Management Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (BPKH), documenting cattle farmers in Bima, West Nusa Tenggara. As part of the program, BPKH, in collaboration with the National Board of Zakat of the Republic of Indonesia (BAZNAS), supported local communities through cattle distribution while strengthening rural livelihoods.
