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Hilirisasi dan Lanskap Terpadu Jadi Kunci Kebangkitan Kakao dan Pangan

From Republika · (9m ago) Indonesian Positive tone

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TLDR

  • Luwu Regency in South Sulawesi is reviving its historical prominence as a cocoa and food production center through integrated landscape management.
  • A multi-stakeholder dialogue, involving government, academia, and the private sector, focused on synergizing programs like FOLUR Indonesia to enhance food security and environmental sustainability.
  • The initiative emphasizes a collaborative approach, combining production with conservation efforts, to restore the region's agricultural heritage and ensure long-term economic viability.

Luwu Regency is embarking on a new chapter, aiming to reclaim its legacy as a powerhouse of cocoa and food production. This ambitious endeavor is anchored in the principles of Integrated Landscape Management (ILM), a holistic approach that recognizes the intricate connection between agricultural productivity and environmental health.

Luwu has long been the economic backbone of the community with its superior cocoa, rice, coffee, and coconut. However, various challenges now hinder it.

— Bupati Luwu H. PatahuddinThe Bupati of Luwu highlights the region's historical agricultural success and acknowledges the current obstacles that need to be overcome to restore its former prominence.

The recent dialogue held in Luwu, coinciding with Earth Day 2026, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders. Central and regional policymakers, academics, private sector representatives, and community members convened to chart a course for revitalizing the region's agricultural sector. The focus is on leveraging successful initiatives like the FOLUR Indonesia program, which champions Public-Private-Community Partnerships (PPCP) to drive sustainable production and large-scale conservation.

Integrated landscape management is key to sustainably managing natural resources.

— Deputi Bappenas Teguh SambodoTeguh Sambodo emphasizes the importance of the integrated landscape approach as a fundamental strategy for sustainable resource management in the region.

As Bupati Luwu H. Patahuddin aptly recalled, Luwu once stood as a vital economic pillar, renowned for its superior cocoa, rice, and coffee. The current challenges hindering this past glory are being addressed through a renewed commitment to collaboration and strategic support. This includes providing superior seedlings, effective pest and disease management, and strengthening downstream processing – all crucial steps in restoring the region's agricultural prowess while safeguarding its natural resources for future generations.

The synergy of all stakeholders is the main requirement for the superior commodities like cocoa to be successful again.

— Deputi Kemenko Pangan Nani HendiartiNani Hendiarti stresses that effective collaboration among all parties involved is essential for the resurgence of key agricultural products like cocoa.
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