Gather in Banyuwangi, Pangdam V/Brawijaya Gives Special Targets to 153 dance: East Java Rice Exports

Radarbanyuwangi.id – The TNI AD's active role in strengthening food security continues to be emphasized. Tuesday (21/5), as much 153 unit commander (dance) starting from Danrem, Dandim, until Danyon in East Java gathered in the field iI'm sorry Tawangalun GOR.

They received direct instructions from the Military Commander V/Brawijaya Major General Rafael Granada Baay regarding the food security program which is a priority for the Indonesian Army..

In the Unit Commander's Call (AKS) Military Command V/Brawijaya, The Military Commander said that the rally contained a program delivery from Kasad regarding the vision and mission of the Army program in the Brawijaya Regional Military Command V area..

Starting from programs in the security sector to food security programs. "We hope that the unit commander can continue this program together with the community,'' Rafael paints.

Regarding food security programs, Rafael said, The Indonesian Army wants to optimize the potential of rain-fed rice fields in East Java. Current existing 498.088 hectares of rainfed rice fields in East Java.

This area is the largest in Indonesia. However, just about 36.000 only hectares are used. That's only one harvest per year.

This year the Regional Military Command hopes to increase the productivity of rainfed rice fields so that it can be planted two or three times a year., including utilizing areas that have not been optimized.

SERVICE: The atmosphere of dancing at GOR Tawang Alun Banyuwangi (Ramada Kusuma/Radar Banyuwangi)

"In the future, we hope to have a rice surplus. Even, can carry out exports. East Java has been the backbone of rice production in the country,added Rafael.

To optimize food production, The Indonesian Army has also collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture by implementing pumping and pipeline programs.

So that, In the future, there will be no rivers that will dry up during the dry season in East Java. Kodam V Brawijaya also collaborates with the Brantas River Center and the Bengawan Solo River Center to be able to supply water to the rice fields..

Currently there are 400 pump installed in East Java. The target, will be there 3.000 pumps to increase the productivity and welfare of farmers in East Java.

"Until now it has been there 298.000 rainfed rice fields that have been planted. Our hope is that in every Dandim area we can plant up to 200 hectares for corn crops. So, in the future we can help rice exports,Rafael emphasized.

The Dansat rally was the first to be held in Banyuwangi in recent years. The Military Commander deliberately held a rally in Banyuwangi because it coincided with preparations for the WWF Summit in Bali.

"At almost the same time all Dansat were in Banyuwangi. At the same time, we are holding a Dansat rally in Banyuwangi,said Rafael. (fre/aif/c1)

Radarbanyuwangi.id – The TNI AD's active role in strengthening food security continues to be emphasized. Tuesday (21/5), as much 153 unit commander (dance) starting from Danrem, Dandim, until Danyon in East Java gathered in the field iI'm sorry Tawangalun GOR.

They received direct instructions from the Military Commander V/Brawijaya Major General Rafael Granada Baay regarding the food security program which is a priority for the Indonesian Army..

In the Unit Commander's Call (AKS) Military Command V/Brawijaya, The Military Commander said that the rally contained a program delivery from Kasad regarding the vision and mission of the Army program in the Brawijaya Regional Military Command V area..

Starting from programs in the security sector to food security programs. "We hope that the unit commander can continue this program together with the community,'' Rafael paints.

Regarding food security programs, Rafael said, The Indonesian Army wants to optimize the potential of rain-fed rice fields in East Java. Current existing 498.088 hectares of rainfed rice fields in East Java.

This area is the largest in Indonesia. However, just about 36.000 only hectares are used. That's only one harvest per year.

This year the Regional Military Command hopes to increase the productivity of rainfed rice fields so that it can be planted two or three times a year., including utilizing areas that have not been optimized.

SERVICE: The atmosphere of dancing at GOR Tawang Alun Banyuwangi (Ramada Kusuma/Radar Banyuwangi)

"In the future, we hope to have a rice surplus. Even, can carry out exports. East Java has been the backbone of rice production in the country,added Rafael.

To optimize food production, The Indonesian Army has also collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture by implementing pumping and pipeline programs.

So that, In the future, there will be no rivers that will dry up during the dry season in East Java. Kodam V Brawijaya also collaborates with the Brantas River Center and the Bengawan Solo River Center to be able to supply water to the rice fields..

Currently there are 400 pump installed in East Java. The target, will be there 3.000 pumps to increase the productivity and welfare of farmers in East Java.

"Until now it has been there 298.000 rainfed rice fields that have been planted. Our hope is that in every Dandim area we can plant up to 200 hectares for corn crops. So, in the future we can help rice exports,Rafael emphasized.

The Dansat rally was the first to be held in Banyuwangi in recent years. The Military Commander deliberately held a rally in Banyuwangi because it coincided with preparations for the WWF Summit in Bali.

"At almost the same time all Dansat were in Banyuwangi. At the same time, we are holding a Dansat rally in Banyuwangi,said Rafael. (fre/aif/c1)