Indonesia: Release of exports of leading sweet potato varieties of Balitbangtan

Published 2021년 7월 1일

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On June 26, 2021, in Probolinggo, East Java, Minister of Agriculture Syahul Yasin Limpo announced the export of 24 tons of sweet potatoes to China, including the superior varieties Antin 2 and Beta 2. These varieties were developed by the Ministry's Research and Development Agency (Balitbangtan). The company CV Arindo Makmur has been responsible for both of the company's 2021 sweet potato exports. Beta 2 sweet potatoes are renowned for their high beta-carotene content, which is beneficial for eye health, while Antin 2 sweet potatoes are famous for their high yield and anthocyanin content, which has numerous health benefits. This event marks a significant step forward for Indonesia's agricultural exports.

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My Agriculture — Minister of Agriculture Syahul Yasin Limpo released 24 tons of sweet potato exports to China on Saturday (26/6) at IP2TP Muneng, Probolinggo, East Java. The released sweet potato varieties are Antin 2 and Beta 2. Both varieties are superior varieties that have been produced by the Research and Development Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture (Balitbantan). Head of Balitbangtan Dr. Fadjry Jufry said that the Minister of Agriculture strongly encouraged efforts to increase exports as a result of research by Balitbangtan researchers. It is hoped that these efforts will be carried out more massively. The model from upstream to downstream which is applied in Probolinggo is expected to be developed in other areas. "The technology owned by Balitbangtan is not inferior to others. So is the case with our soybeans which have good quality. So, the Minister directed that soybeans can achieve self-sufficiency in the following years," said Fadjry as quoted from the ...

Source: Pertanianku