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First Egg Harvest in North Kalimantan: Governor Hails Proof of Food Self-Sufficiency

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • North Kalimantan Governor Zainal A Paliwang celebrated the first egg harvest from a local poultry group, marking a step towards food self-sufficiency.
  • The initiative, supported by the provincial government, aims to strengthen regional food security and improve community nutrition.
  • The project, which began with 6,500 laying hens distributed to four farmer groups, is already supplying local needs and aims to reduce reliance on outside supplies.

North Kalimantan Governor Zainal A Paliwang marked a significant milestone with the first egg harvest from the Tunas Harapan Farmer Group in Bulungan Regency. This event signifies a tangible success for the provincial government's program aimed at bolstering regional food security and enhancing nutritional intake for its residents.

Alhamdulillah, today we can carry out the first egg harvest from the coop built through the Agriculture and Food Security Office program using the 2025 Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget.

— Zainal A PaliwangGovernor of North Kalimantan, celebrating the first egg harvest.

"Alhamdulillah, today we can carry out the first egg harvest from the coop built through the Agriculture and Food Security Office program using the 2025 Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget," stated Governor Zainal. He lauded the farmers' dedication, emphasizing that this harvest is initial proof of the provincial government's efforts to strengthen food resilience and improve public nutrition. The governor expressed his appreciation for the farmers' hard work and commitment.

Governor Zainal highlighted that this initiative is more than just a ceremony; it represents a concrete step toward achieving food self-sufficiency in North Kalimantan. The program, which provided assistance to four farmer groups, is now yielding results that directly benefit the community. Eggs from the Tunas Harapan group are already supplying the nutritional needs of the Tanjung Selor area, offering a more affordable local option compared to eggs imported from other regions.

We give appreciation to all members of the farmer group who have succeeded in developing their business to produce the first egg harvest.

— Zainal A PaliwangPraising the efforts of the local farmers.

Currently, North Kalimantan meets only about 30 percent of its egg demand, making it heavily reliant on external supplies. The governor hopes this local production will not only improve the welfare of the farmers but also contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of the province's population. He also called for continued support from the central government, specifically the North Kalimantan Agricultural Modernization Implementation Center (BRMP), to expand the program to more locations.

The government assistance program provided to four farmer groups is now beginning to yield results that can be felt by the community.

— Zainal A PaliwangHighlighting the impact of government support.

The success of this program is attributed to strong collaboration between the provincial government, the Bulungan Regency government, BRMP, agricultural extension workers, farmer groups, and all supporting parties. In 2025, the provincial government distributed 6,500 laying hens and coop units to four farmer groups, with Tunas Harapan receiving 1,900 hens and two coop units.

I hope the existence of these coops will not only improve the welfare of the farmers but also help meet the nutritional needs of the people of North Kalimantan.

— Zainal A PaliwangExpressing hopes for the program's broader impact.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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