PALMOILMAGAZINE, BENGKALIS – The Regency of Bengkalis, through its Plantation Agency, held a socialization event focused on smallholders’ palm oil plantations and profit sharing at Hotel Surya, Bengkalis. The event brought together various stakeholders, including the Head of the Riau Province Plantation Agency, the Development Acceleration Team of Bengkalis, the head of the regional development planning agency, heads of plantation offices, subdistrict leaders, and representatives from Politeknik Negeri Bengkalis. The primary objective of the socialization was to gather accurate data to support the development of policies in the palm oil plantation sector.
In his address, Acting Regent of Bengkalis, Akhmad Sudirman Tavipiyono, underscored the importance of obtaining valid data. “Accurate data is crucial for the government to provide targeted assistance to smallholders, ultimately improving their welfare,” Tavipiyono stated, as reported by Palmoilmagazine.com on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
He noted that smallholders’ plantations in the regency cover over 326,000 hectares, predominantly consisting of palm oil. Reliable data will enhance policy development in this sector.
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A key focus of the socialization was to inform attendees about the cultivation documents required for certification and government assistance. During the event, Tavipiyono also launched “Perkebunan Jempol,” an initiative aimed at providing support, including superior seeds and fertilizers, to boost plantation productivity.
Before ending the socialization, there was interactive discussion. Every participant, including the smallholders and many heads of villages delivered their opinions and inputs. One participant hoped that the villagers should get involved in the decision making about the plantations. “We want that what we tell here, can be listened to get what we need. With the right supports, we believe to increase our plantation output,” he said.
The Regency of Bengkalis would be committed to keep supporting their plantations to increase their welfare. By the socialization it is hoped that there would be better cooperation between the government and the villagers to make plantation sectors go forward in the regency. (P2)
