Indonesian ministry of agriculture’s efforts to increase areca production for the export market

My Agriculture — Areca nut has become an economic commodity, even though the demand is high from various countries. On (7/4), President Joko Widodo released the export of betel nuts from Jambi. In accordance with the president's directive, Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo said the government would continue to encourage the development of betel nut production in various provinces. “Areca nut is now a commodity with an economic scale. Therefore, according to the president's direction, the government continues to encourage various provinces that have great potential, including Jambi, to strengthen so that exports can run better," Syahrul said as quoted from the ditjenbun.pertanian.go.id page. The productivity of areca nut in Jambi is 615 kg/hectare on average. The variety used is Betara, its production can reach 7.81 tons of dry kernel/hectare/year with a productive age of 25 years. Areca nut plantations in Jambi are almost entirely managed by the people. Seeing the high ...