IPB University Patriot Expedition Team in Telang Maps Leading Agricultural Commodities
The IPB University team is currently implementing the Patriot Expedition program in the Telang Transmigration Area, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra. This program includes mapping local potential and compiling recommendations for the development of leading agricultural commodities. Through this program, it is hoped that the welfare of the community will improve.
“We came to Telang to listen, learn, and find solutions together with the community. The agricultural potential here is enormous, but it requires the right strategy to add value and improve welfare,” said Danang Aria Nugroho, SE, MSi, as the team leader.
The team consists of five students from IPB University, namely Ifa Khofifah, Ghani Fazlul Haq, Andri Pratama, and Taufik Hidayat. The research activities include interviews with farmers and community leaders, focus group discussions (FDG) with farmer groups and village officials, and field surveys to map the actual conditions of agriculture.
“The data obtained will be processed into recommendations that can be used by local governments, relevant agencies, and transmigration communities in developing more productive, sustainable, and locally appropriate farming businesses,” said Danang.
In addition to technical aspects of agriculture, this activity also considers the socio-economic dimensions of transmigration communities, such as access to markets, institutional support for farmer groups, and opportunities for developing businesses based on leading commodities. Thus, the research results are not only oriented towards increasing production, but also towards more inclusive community economic development.
The Telang transmigration area is one of the agricultural centers with main potential in rice, corn, and other horticultural commodities. To date, the management of this potential still faces challenges, including in terms of productivity, swamp land management, and marketing of agricultural products. Through this activity, the team strives to provide data-based solutions and scientific analysis to address these challenges.
“We are committed to providing data-driven recommendations that not only focus on productivity but also on environmental sustainability and the strengthening of the community’s socio-economic conditions. The synergy between science, youthful enthusiasm, and local wisdom is the key to realizing a more advanced and prosperous Telang,” added Danang. (*/Rz) (IAAS/AVM)
