Profitability when Price Fluctuations, Chili Farmers Use Intercropping Techniques

Published 2020년 6월 13일

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Indonesia is taking steps to protect chilli farmers from price fluctuations by promoting intercropping, where chilli is grown with other high-value crops. This strategy aims to ensure farmers have a steady income and can mitigate losses due to low chilli prices. The Ministry is providing guidance to farmers and providing warnings on expected chilli surplus to help them plan their crops accordingly. Examples of successful intercropping with tomatoes have shown promising results, with farmers finding financial stability despite falling chilli prices. The Ministry encourages farmers to diversify their crops and adopt efficient cultivation practices to remain profitable.

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The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) is committed to continuing to protect chilli farmers from price fluctuations. The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Directorate General of Horticulture, prepared a number of anticipatory efforts. One of them is through intercropping cultivation techniques. Intercropping is actually common among farmers. But what needs to be considered is the type planted and the time. When can intercropping be done. Director of Vegetables and Medicinal Plants of the Ministry of Agriculture's Director General of Horticulture, Tommy Nugraha, explained that the Directorate General of Horticulture routinely provides monthly warnings to the entire Provincial Agriculture Office, through the Early Warning System (EWS) data. This is as directed by the Minister of Agriculture, Syahrul Yasin Limpo (SYL) at every opportunity. "To monitor the availability of chili for the next three months. The Agriculture Service is expected to socialize it to all farmers in their ...

Source: Wartaekonomi