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This research aims to investigate factors that are inhibiting youth participation in Mamar system in Ponain Village, Indonesia. Mamar system was established since 1800s, had become main income generation activities for Ponain villagers until horticultural products were in demand in 1990s and 2000s. Until now, Mamar is perceived as additional income generation activities in the village. Youth participation is only as participation for material incentives, where they can get and sell banana and coconut from Mamar for additional pocket money.