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HSU Becomes South Kalimantan's Mainstay During Dry Season, Rice Production Reaches 84,000 Tons

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Kalimantan's Hulu Sungai Utara (HSU) district is praised for maintaining agricultural productivity during the dry season.
  • HSU's success is attributed to its wetland characteristics, which retain water for farming.
  • The district produced approximately 84,000 tons of rice in 2025, contributing significantly to the province's total.

The provincial government of South Kalimantan has commended the Hulu Sungai Utara (HSU) district for its ability to sustain agricultural productivity despite the onset of the dry season. This achievement is seen as crucial for regional food security and supporting national self-sufficiency goals.

We appreciate the efforts of the HSU district government and farmers who have diligently maintained agricultural productivity even when the weather is unfavorable in other regions.

— Syamsir RahmanHead of the Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Agency, praising HSU's efforts.

Syamsir Rahman, head of the Provincial Agriculture and Food Security Agency, highlighted HSU's adaptive farming strategies. "We appreciate the efforts of the HSU district government and farmers who have diligently maintained agricultural productivity even when the weather is unfavorable in other regions," Syamsir stated. He noted that HSU's success stems from its unique wetland environment, which acts as a natural water reservoir, enabling continuous farming activities when other areas face drought.

Rahman described HSU's water-retaining land as a "special gift" and expressed hope that farmers would continue their efforts to ensure sustainable food production. HSU is a key contributor to South Kalimantan's rice output, producing around 84,000 tons in 2025. This substantial contribution helped the province become the largest rice producer in the Kalimantan region, with a total output of approximately 1.2 million tons.

This condition is a special gift for HSU. We hope the farmers remain enthusiastic in maintaining productivity so that food self-sufficiency can continue to be realized sustainably.

— Syamsir RahmanHighlighting the advantage of HSU's environment for agriculture.

The district's resilience underscores the importance of understanding and leveraging local environmental characteristics for agricultural stability. HSU's consistent performance provides a vital buffer for regional food supplies and demonstrates a successful model for climate-resilient agriculture.

It is a matter of pride that HSU is a district that supplies extraordinary rice production, namely 84 thousand tons in 2025.

— Syamsir RahmanCommenting on HSU's significant rice output.
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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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