Agus suggests, to make the program successful, it will involve local communities to take one of the roles to achieve target of rice fields expansion to support food security programs the government desired.Kotabaru, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - The Kotabaru District Military Command (Kodim) 1004 ready to succeed the program to make 1,000 hectares of rice fields in `Earth Saijaan' (nickname for Kotabaru).`
The District Military Commander 1004 Kotabaru Lt. Col. Agus Supriono here Friday on said, there are some districts in South Kalimantan, which has been working with the Army to print new rice fields. "Among are Kotabaru and Tabalong, each targeting 1,000 hectares of rice fields, then Tapin, and several other districts in South Kalimantan," he said.
He said the duties and responsibilities of the TNI is still defined by both parties, namely the Agriculture Agency and Army.
"It is possible Kodim be appointed as coordinator and supervisor in the implementation of the making of new paddy field program," said Agus.
Agus suggests, to make the program successful, it will involve local communities to take one of the roles to achieve target of rice fields expansion to support food security programs the government desired.
Previously, Kodim 1004 Kotabaru in 2014 has been working with local government making 500 hectares of new rice fields in sebuku.
Head of Agriculture Agency Hairuddin revealed grain production in 2015 in Kotabaru realized around 103,840 tonnes from 110,000 tons target.It happened when the target of planting 25,000 hectares, only 23,600 hectares realized.
Anticipating drought, Kotabaru plans to build ponds and dug wells in the centers of grain production. he said.
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