Coordinating Minister Airlangga Supports The Empowerment Of The Coastal Economics Of The Balinese Society

Photo: Doc. Coordinating Ministry for the Economy

JAKARTA - During his visit to Bali Province this weekend, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto visited the seaweed cultivation location in Lembongan Village, Nusa Lembongan, Klungkung Regency. On this occasion, Airlangga took the time to talk with the cultivators.

It was stated that Nusa Lembongan has the potential for a seaweed cultivation area of 157 hectares. The land has only been used for about 40 percent, with 160 tons of dry production per month.

"The seaweed cultivation location in Nusa Lembongan has been declared as a marine farming village program by the government," he said in a broadcast quoted on Sunday, August 13.

Airlangga explained that the price of seaweed continues to increase so that it has a fairly good impact on cultivators. He also ensured that the government would continue to be present in supporting people's economic activities.

"For the needs of seeds, they will then be handled and immediately coordinated," he said.

Meanwhile, the production of seaweed from Nusa Lembongan is generally sent to Surabaya for export, as well as to supply the raw materials for the domestic seaweed processing industry.

The development of the national seaweed industry that is competitive and sustainable will certainly be able to be a holding for the economic growth of coastal communities, border areas, and underdeveloped areas. The seaweed industry will create jobs, improve the regional economy, and increase its contribution to the national economy," explained Airlangga.

Marijuana cultivators themselves expressed hope for more attention from the government regarding price stabilization, anticipation of disturbances to disease pests, fulfillment of quality, and coaching, as well as assistance.