Indonesia: Singapore needs 20 tons of Gayo tangerines

Published Aug 24, 2022

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The article highlights the potential of tangerine cultivation in Gayo, Indonesia, particularly focusing on the benefits of the local Gayo tangerines. These tangerines are known for their size, aroma, and ability to grow in highland areas, making them ideal for export. In 2010, they won the Nusantara orange competition and were showcased in Singapore. The article emphasizes the economic potential of these tangerines, given the high demand abroad, and suggests the creation of monoculture citrus gardens and special areas for these tangerines. It also advocates for scientific studies and demonstration plots to attract investment and promote the development of Gayo tangerines as a significant export commodity, alongside Arabica coffee, which is another major product of the region.

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TABLOIDSINARTANI.COM, Gayo --- The demand for tangerines abroad such as Singapore is quite high, not less than 20 tons per week. Therefore, it is hoped that the development of tangerines in this coffee land should receive full attention. Indonesia is known as a producer of tangerines from the tropics, in fact many types of tangerines are well known, such as Soe NTT tangerines, Punten tangerines, Batu, Malang, Gayo tangerines, Madura, Garut and Brastagi tangerines, North Sumatra. Compared to other tangerines, Gayo tangerines have their own advantages, they can even grow in the highlands. Agricultural observer Ir Teuku Iskandar MSi during an interview with tabloidsinartani.com said that the benefits of tangerines from Gayo have been proven and recognized nationally. The reason is that in 2010 he won 1st place in the Nusantara orange competition in Batam. "Even in 2012 the benefits of Gayo tangerines also appeared in exhibitions (exposure) in Singapore," he explained. In fact, during ...

Source: Tabloidsinartani