Minister of Agriculture (Mentan) Syahrul Yasin Limpo released the export of swallow nest commodities produced by PT Anugerah Citra Walet Indonesia to China. This export resulted in a transaction of IDR 221 billion which was the implementation of the triple export movement program (Geratieks) to spur the pace of Indonesia's exports. "Today, we are at one of the largest swallow companies in Indonesia to strengthen agricultural policies so that swallow nests become the most superior global commodity," said the Minister of Agriculture, Monday (25/4). According to the Minister of Agriculture, the swiftlet commodity has a large enough market potential. Especially in Asia and Europe.

Moreover, the quality of swallow from Indonesia is quite good and can compete with foreign products. "Not all countries can produce swallow and one of the best producers of swallow is Indonesia. We hope tomorrow the destination will not only be to China but also Europe and America," he said. Abroad, Indonesian swallow is used as an ingredient in body nutrition, health, and beauty cosmetic products.

Every year, Indonesian swallows are hunted by the world's population. Therefore, according to the man who is familiarly called SYL, the government is committed to encouraging swallow commodities to become Indonesia's flagship. "We hope that tomorrow it will be even bigger. The Ministry of Agriculture oversees the cultivation so that swallows can be selectively sorted so that the quality is maintained," he said. SYL added that swallow will be escorted from cultivation, swallow house, to production. Either done traditionally or using advanced technology. "So, the classics, traditional and modern, are interrelated. Most importantly, cultivation is still with the people. We must encourage our people to cultivate," said SYL.

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