Banten Corn Harvest Reaches 2,442 Tons, Regional Police Guard National Food Security

Simultaneous Corn Harvests held in the jurisdiction of the Banten Police took place in Ciruas Cilik Village, Ranjeng Village, Ciruas District, Serang Regency, Saturday (27/9/2025). (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - In Banten, the momentum of this year's corn harvest shows a positive achievement. The Banten Police noted that the realization of the harvest has reached 1,772 hectares from the national target of 2,500 hectares, with the production of more than 2,442 tons until the second quarter of 2025 after holding a harvest in Ciruas, Serang Regency. The harvest in the third quarter is currently still ongoing, with a target of all the results absorbed by Bulog at least 2,000 tons.

Banten Police Chief, Inspector General of Police Hengki, emphasized that the involvement of the National Police is not limited to maintaining security, but also supporting food security. "The Banten Police collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture, local governments, Bulog, and farmer groups to encourage productivity. From the land that has been planted, around 49.7 percent have produced more than two thousand tons of harvest," he said in Serang City, as quoted by ANTARA.

At this harvest season, 9.17 hectares of land produce about 54 tons of corn. On the other hand, the Serang Police also contributed 21 tons of harvest from three hectares, with a plan to expand land up to 35 hectares. Hengki emphasized the importance of post-harvest escort. "The drying, storage, and distribution processes must be monitored so that farmers do not lose," he said.

From the economic aspect, Hengki also highlighted the great potential that farmers can achieve. "One hectare with a capital of Rp. 9 million to Rp. 10 million can produce seven tons. With a price of Rp. 6,400 per kilogram, farmers can get more than Rp. 40 million. This is a very good prospect," he explained.

Deputy Governor of Banten, Achmad Dimyati Natakusumah, added that the corn harvest is not just a matter of productivity. "If Bulog buys crops, the price is guaranteed, farmers get certainty and can live more prosperously. Enough food, the community is calm, and the country is strong," he said. He also reminded the importance of maintaining productive land. "Don't all be converted into industrial or housing. Productive land must be maintained," he said.

The head of Gapoktan Ranjing Berkah, Sapta Mulyana, also appreciated the police's support for farmers. "Starting from land processing to harvesting, we are fully guided by the Serang Police Chief. If farmers are prosperous, the country is also strong," he said.

In addition to guarding the harvest, the Banten Police also distributed aid in the form of seeds, fertilizers, agricultural medicine, up to 50 food packages. The cheap food movement was also held with a distribution of 10 tons of rice to the Resort Police in Banten, including three tons in Serang.

All yields with water levels below 14 percent are directed to Bulog so that corn prices remain stable at IDR 6,400 per kilogram. This step is expected not only to maintain food security, but also to increase farmers' confidence to continue to increase production.