Indonesia: Development of Avocado Village in Cianjur with Integrated Farming System

Published 2022년 2월 5일

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The article introduces the development of Avocado Village in Cianjur, Indonesia, as part of the Horticultural Village program, with a focus on cultivating the red butter avocado variety. This initiative, located in Sukadana Village, is aimed at enhancing farmers' welfare and is considered a good choice due to the region's suitable climate for avocados. The Sukatani 2 Poktan farm group has begun planting in October 2021, with initial results showing a high success rate. The avocado trees are expected to start yielding in their fourth year, with an estimated total income of Rp. 137,500,000 over three harvests. The village also employs an integrated farming system, including livestock and fisheries, to contribute to the production and provide organic manure for the avocado trees.

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My Agriculture — The development of Avocado Village in Cianjur is a form of the Horticultural Village program that carries the concept of One Village One Variety (OVOV) which is built in one village administrative area. Director General of Horticulture, Prihasto Setyanto, said that the Horticultural Village aims to form a large horticultural area and improve the welfare of farmers. Avocado Village is located in Cempaka District, Cianjur Regency, West Java. This village is located in the area where the Sukatani Farmer Group (Poktan) is located 2. The type of avocado or avocado being developed is the mint or red butter variety. The Head of the Ornamental Plants and Fruits Production Section of the Department of Agriculture, Plantation, Food and Horticulture, Cianjur Regency, Yatti Rachmawati, said that the selection of avocados as a commodity to be developed was the right decision. The reason is, this fruit is a priority commodity in Cianjur. “Avocados are one of the prioritized ...

Source: Pertanianku