To suppress inflation, this area develops alternative crops to replace rice in Indonesia

Published 2024년 1월 24일

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The Pontianak City Government in West Kalimantan is backing farmers in North Pontianak who are growing sorghum as an alternative to rice, providing a new income source. The initiative is aimed at reducing inflation and diversifying the city's culinary scene. The government will support these farmers with capital and equipment, and will work with relevant agencies to achieve this. The city's Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Service is also working to educate the public about the benefits of sorghum.

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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, PONTIANAK -- The Pontianak City Government (Pemkot) in West Kalimantan (Kalbar) supports farmers in North Pontianak who cultivate sorghum as an alternative food substitute for rice and a new source of income for farmers in this area. "Sorghum plants have been around for the past few years and have been developed in North Pontianak District, specifically in Kampung Kuat Magic, Siantan Hilir Subdistrict. Sorghum food plants can be a staple food substitute for rice," said Acting Mayor of Pontianak Ani Sofian, in Pontianak, Tuesday (23 /1/2024). He added that developing sorghum plants is considered to be a solution to reduce inflation. He also appreciated the sorghum developers consisting of several organizations and experts. According to him, sorghum derivative products need to be developed to enrich Pontianak City's culinary delights. “I appreciate the sorghum farmers. As we know, land is very limited. "Hopefully it will increase income for farmers," he also said. ...

Source: Republika