The potential of cassava in Flores, leveraging the welfare of East Nusa Tenggara farmers in Indonesia
Cassava
Indonesia
Published Nov 30, 2021
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WartaTani.co - The government is making efforts to accelerate food diversification, one of which is processing cassava into food with economic value. According to the Chairman of the Mitra Tani Sejahtera Producer Cooperative, Tommy Djari, this potential can build partnerships in developing cassava. Tommy, who is also a businessman, is increasingly interested in cassava because the soil and natural conditions in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are very suitable for cassava. “Since the last 4 years, I have studied cassava in several areas of Java to North Sumatra. Natural conditions with dry land in Sikka or in general Flores and NTT islands are actually suitable for cassava," he said during a webinar held by the Directorate General of Food Crops of the Ministry of Agriculture. Cassava with various superior varieties is believed to be able to provide better results and increase farmers' income. “Cassava can be used for household consumption, processed, or sold at a reasonable price.
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WartaTani.co - The government is making efforts to accelerate food diversification, one of which is processing cassava into food with economic value. According to the Chairman of the Mitra Tani Sejahtera Producer Cooperative, Tommy Djari, this potential can build partnerships in developing cassava. Tommy, who is also a businessman, is increasingly interested in cassava because the soil and natural conditions in Sikka Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are very suitable for cassava. “Since the last 4 years I have studied cassava in several areas of Java to North Sumatra. Natural conditions with dry land in Sikka or in general Flores and NTT islands are actually suitable for cassava," he said during a webinar held by the Directorate General of Food Crops of the Ministry of Agriculture. Cassava with various superior varieties is believed to be able to provide better results and increase farmers' income. “Cassava can be used for household consumption, processed, or sold at a reasonable ...
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