Indonesia: Bright prospects for beneng taro was considered tricky at first

Published 2022년 1월 8일

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Taro beneng (Xanthosoma undipes), also known as koneng-koneng, is a promising agricultural commodity in Indonesia. The plant's tubers and leaves have economic value, with the dried leaves having particular demand for herbal cigarettes, falling short of global demand by 84 tons. The tubers are sought after by Japan and China for use in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, contributing to the commodity's high economic value. The potential benefits have expanded the cultivation area and recognize the crop from being a symbol of poverty to a valuable commodity. Other commodities like sorghum, tisane, dendrobium, and satoimo are also highlighted for their potential in the market.

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My farm — Taro beneng (Xanthosoma undipes) was not widely known at first. However, who would have thought, this tuber plant became one of the promising commodities. The parts that can be used are the tubers and leaves of the plant. Both of these parts have a pretty tantalizing economic value. Launching from Trubus Magazine January 2022 issue, the world's demand for dried Beneng leaves reached 100 tons, but only 16 tons were met. Beneng tuber farmers can only meet 10 percent of the total demand. Beneng dried leaves are used as raw material for making herbal cigarettes. The high demand for beneng leaves allows farmers to harvest leaves while waiting for the tuber harvest time to arrive, which is after 18 months of maintenance. According to taro beneng farmers, the export opportunities for taro beneng are quite good, as is the selling price. Provided, manufacturers are able to maintain the quality of their products. Currently, the demand for beneng taro tubers comes from Japan and ...

Source: Pertanianku