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Indonesian Police Support Food Security with Large-Scale Corn Harvest

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The Indonesian National Police's Profession and Security Division (Bid Propam) in West Kalimantan, along with Bengkayang Polres, supported national food security through a synchronized corn harvest.
  • The initiative, part of the government's Asta Cita vision, involved cultivating 21.1 hectares of corn, including demonstration plots managed by Bid Propam and community lands.
  • This effort aims to strengthen the agricultural sector, improve farmer welfare, and enhance regional security and economic empowerment through productive land use.

In Indonesia, the concept of 'ketahanan pangan' or food security is not merely an agricultural policy but a cornerstone of national stability and citizen welfare. The recent synchronized corn harvest event in Bengkayang, West Kalimantan, spearheaded by the Bidang Profesi dan Pengamanan (Bid Propam) of the West Kalimantan Regional Police and the Bengkayang Polres, exemplifies this commitment in action. This initiative transcends typical law enforcement duties, showcasing a deep integration of the police force with community development and national strategic goals.

The utilization of productive land is a real form of synergy between the Polri, the regional government, and the community in strengthening the national agricultural sector.

· Kompol Heriani, S.H., M.H., Kasubbagrenmin Bidpropam Polda KalbarHighlighting the collaborative effort in land utilization for agriculture.

The participation of the police in such a hands-on agricultural program, as reported by Republika, underscores a broader understanding within the Indonesian National Police of their role in supporting the nation's development agenda. By transforming idle lands into productive cornfields, covering a significant 21.1 hectares, they are directly contributing to the government's 'Asta Cita' vision, which prioritizes food sovereignty and economic empowerment. This collaborative spirit, involving TNI-Polri, local government, farmer groups, and community leaders, is a hallmark of Indonesian governance, often referred to as 'gotong royong' or mutual cooperation.

Corn is a strategic commodity that plays an important role in maintaining food stability as well as improving community welfare, especially farmers.

· Kompol HerianiExplaining the significance of corn cultivation for food security and farmer income.

From an Indonesian perspective, this is more than just a corn harvest; it's a tangible demonstration of synergy between security forces and the community, fostering economic growth and stability. Kompol Heriani's emphasis on corn as a strategic commodity highlights its importance not only for food but also for the economic well-being of farmers. While international coverage might focus on security aspects of policing, Indonesian reporting, like that in Republika, celebrates these instances where law enforcement actively contributes to the nation's self-sufficiency and prosperity, reinforcing the idea that security and development are intrinsically linked.

This cross-sectoral spirit of gotong royong is expected to be a means of economic empowerment as well as maintaining regional security.

· Kompol HerianiDescribing the broader impact of the collaborative agricultural initiative.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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