JAKARTA - PT Mekar Asta Nusantara (MANU) which is led by Evi Febriana together with GAPOKTANHUT Seputih Village held the First Corn Harvest of the Agroforestry Program in Jember Regency, East Java. This activity is a concrete proof of collaboration between farmers, local governments, and the private sector in bringing previously unproductive land into economically valuable agricultural land.
The first harvest was attended by the Deputy Regent of Jember, Dr. H. Djoko Susanto, S.H., M.H., regional officials, elements of Forkopimda, the Jember Regency Agriculture Service, the East Java Provincial Social Forestry Service, village governments, and MANU partner farmers.
In his remarks, the Deputy Regent of Jember expressed his appreciation for the initiative of MANU which was considered in line with the government's program in strengthening food security and encouraging sustainable agriculture.
"This activity is expected to be an inspiration for farmers, especially in Jember Regency. The collaboration between farmers and MANU is a partnership pattern that should be appreciated and developed in the future as part of strengthening food security," said Djoko Susanto, in his statement, Tuesday, January 20.
He added that the development and improvement of partnership programs need to continue to be carried out so that the benefits felt by farmers are more optimal, especially through the development of a sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
Under the leadership of CEO Evi Febriana, MANU is known to consistently develop agroforestry-based agricultural partnerships. With more than five years of experience in the agricultural world, Evi encourages an approach that is not only oriented towards harvest results, but also towards ecosystem sustainability and improving the welfare of farmers.
Through the MANU partnership program, the productivity of partner farmers increases, along with the expansion of planting areas, the utilization of dormant forest land, and the implementation of a more structured cultivation system. Land that was previously unproductive can now be optimally managed and provide added value for farmers.
MANU also presents a modern agricultural approach through sustainable assistance, ranging from cultivation processes, post-harvest management, to expanding market access. This effort is supported operationally by MEKAR (PT Mekar Investama Teknologi), especially in strengthening management systems, process efficiency, and the development of a technology-based agricultural business ecosystem.
CEO of PT Mekar Asta Nusantara, Evi Febriana, said that this first harvest is an important momentum for MANU to continue to expand the impact of partnerships in the agricultural sector.
"For us, the success of this program is not only measured by the harvest results, but by how farmers can grow together with us. Bringing previously dead land to productivity is part of MANU's commitment to creating sustainable agriculture with real impact," said Evi in his speech.
In the future, MANU hopes that this agroforestry partnership model can continue to be developed in Jember Regency and other regions, with the support of local governments and stakeholders, so that it can contribute to improving the welfare of farmers and strengthening national food security.
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