Kotabaru, South Kalimantan (AntaranewsKalsel) - The legislative council (DPRD) in Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, proposed to the Agriculture Ministry’s Animal Husbandry and Health Director General the development of national livestock in an area of 3,000 hectares in Tanjung Lalak, Pulaulaut Isle Sub-district.
Vice Chairman of DPRD Kotabaru H Mukhni AF on Tuesday said the district has a very large natural resource (SDA), especially for the development of cattle and buffalo farms.
"There are at least 2,000 to 3,000 hectares of state-owned land that is ideal for livestock development in Pulau Laut Isle," said Mukhni.
The land is now dominated and utilized by the local people to develop cattle and buffalo farms traditionally.
With a very traditional handling, especially with limited capital, it can be ascertained the result is less than the maximum.
In fact, he continued, if the great potential is worked out optimally, involving the central government, especially regarding funding, it will bring maximum results in supporting self-sufficiency in meat. Not only for Kotabaru or South Kalimantan but to meet national needs.
This is possible because geographically Kotabaru located right in the center of the archipelago, which will very realistically reach the western and eastern part of Indonesia.
"In relation to the proposal, we are accompanying Commission II of DPRD Kotabaru to submit it to the Ministry of Agriculture through director general of animal husbandry and health," said Mukhni.
He acknowledged, to realize these proposals, it required a long process, among which must be through careful review and planning.
But in the short term, Mukhni admitted that the council also proposed to the related ministries to allocate livestock seed support for the community in Kotabaru.
The reason, he continued, if relying on the local financial capacity (APBD) can not cover the program of livestock seedling assistance to the entire community, especially farmers in Kotabaru.
