Indonesia Ministry of Agriculture's latest breakthrough to increase edible nest exports

Published 2021년 6월 8일

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Indonesia is set to launch a initiative to export swallow-wort nests (SBW) from East Java, following the success of exports in Surabaya in 2020. The main export market is China, with a price of one kilogram of nests reaching Rp. 40 million. The government will provide support and guidance to breeders, and there will be a focus on improving quality standards and increasing registration of swallow houses. Strengthening regulations and promoting SBW exports through business matching and diplomacy with China are also part of the strategy.

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My Agriculture — The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) through the Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health (Ditjen PKH) will soon issue the latest breakthrough to seek the export of swiftlet nests (SBW) in East Java. This is because East Java is considered a potential area for SBW exports. "We must take breakthrough steps as soon as possible, because this contributes greatly to our country's foreign exchange," said Director General of PKH Nasrullah as quoted from the ditjenpkh.pertanian.go.id page. Throughout 2020, Surabaya has successfully exported 1,826 SBWs with a SBW export volume of 245,387 tons. The main destination for SBW exports is China, with the price of one kilogram of nests reaching Rp. 40 million. Nasrullah ensured that the obstacles that had existed in the export of SBW could be corrected so that swallow's nests could penetrate the international market. In addition, the government will also be present to assist and provide guidance to SBW breeders. This ...

Source: Pertanianku