Crops such as cocoa, potatoes, soybean, dairy and coffee are economically important commodities in the tsunami-affected districts in Aceh. Targeting the major crops, CIRAD and local partners organised a training on “Local Economic Resources Development” (LERD) funded through the French public funds. During the training, potential of different products and commodities in the region as need for action to improve quality and productivity of these priority commodities for promoting at national or international markets. The participants came from the representatives of farmers, traders and technical ministries. During the training cacao was identified as the most potential for improving farmer income. Aceh Development Agency in consultation with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda), and Syiah Kuala University (Banda Aceh) has selected Pidie District, in East coast of Aceh, for developing sustainable cocoa production in Aceh.
Publication year
2006
Authors
Language
English
Keywords
cash crops, cocoa (plant), coffee, environmental impact, farming
Geographic
Indonesia
