Regent of North Morowali highlighted that agriculture plays a crucial role in driving economic growth in the region, proved by agriculture contribute 28% to the economic growth of North Morowali Regency. He also stated that this the reason why their economic growth ranks first in Sulawesi and second in Indonesia. At the beginning of the administration, the government started organizing agriculture by mapping potential and suitable commodities for cultivation. The mapping of potential and region-based commodities is conducted by IPB Bogor. This month, the government will hold agricultural discussions involving all extension workers, KTNA (Indonesian Agribusiness Association) members, and farmer groups in North Morowali. With this mapping, there will be no overlap of commodities, and all aspects from seedlings, inputs to fertilizers, will be tailored to suitable commodities for that region. Furthermore, the local government will also educate extension workers (PPL) to become field specialists for specific commodities.
Ministry of Agriculture hopes that farmers can effectively utilize the government-provided assistance, as it is funded by public money. It is the main duty of the Ministry of Agriculture to maximize agricultural production through various programs. Therefore, the Ministry hope this assistance will be utilized to the fullest. In the past, the North Morowali Agriculture Office has initiated campaigns such as "Morut Gempar”, "Morut Pajeko", and "Morut Mesube." The assistance provided comes from regional and national budgets (APBD and APBN), including 4 wheel tractors (2 groups), hand sprayers 893 units, weeding machines 176 units, small sensors 50 units, hand tractors 6 units, liquid organic fertilizers 20,788 liters, palm seedlings 2900 trees, maize shelling machines 7 units, productive land development 80 hectares, piped irrigation for 4 farmer groups, herbicides for 243 farmer groups, POC (Compost Organic Fertilizer) for 393 farmer groups, and 10 motorbikes for agricultural extension officers provided by the Regent. For livestock, the assistance includes cattle (6 groups), broiler chickens (2 groups), ducks (2 groups) and goats (2 groups).
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 10:22
Agricultural Sector Contributes 28% to Economic Growth in North Morowali
