Indonesian Government Launches Agricultural Rehabilitation Program for Sumatra

Comprehensive Support for Disaster-Affected Farmers

The Indonesian government has announced a comprehensive agricultural rehabilitation program for areas affected by recent natural disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman revealed that the program will adopt a labor-intensive approach, directly involving farmers in the rehabilitation process.

Key Program Features

1. Direct Compensation to Farmers: Farmers will receive payment for repairing their damaged agricultural land
2. Government Support Package: Includes free seeds, subsidized land processing, and irrigation repair
3. Community Empowerment: The program ensures that local farmers are actively involved in the rehabilitation process
4. Presidential Mandate: The initiative follows a direct instruction from the President to support affected communities

Implementation Details

The program's design ensures that farmers not only recover their agricultural land but also receive financial support during the rehabilitation period. By working on their own farms, farmers will earn daily income while restoring their agricultural productivity. The government will cover all associated costs, including land processing, seeds, and irrigation repairs.

This comprehensive approach demonstrates the government's commitment to supporting communities affected by natural disasters while stimulating local economic recovery through agricultural revitalization.