From the south of Papua, where there are vast stretches of flat land and rivers that flow into the Arafura Sea, Indonesia’s ambitious food estate project is slowly taking form. …
Food security in Papua
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Economy
The Pesta Babi Documentary Film: Indonesia Answers Critics With Merauke Harvest Data
by Senamanby SenamanAt traditional markets across parts of Papua, people rarely discuss agricultural policy. They discuss prices. How much rice costs this week. They also discuss whether transport expenses have increased again. …
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Shortly after sunrise, activity around project areas in Papua Selatan (South Papua) begins early. Pickup trucks carrying workers move toward operational zones. Construction equipment starts running before temperatures become too …
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Economy
Papua New Feed Factory Could Transform Papua’s Agriculture and Livestock Industry
by Senamanby SenamanBy midday, trucks carrying harvested corn already move along parts of Keerom Regency. Some travel short distances between villages. Others continue toward markets where prices often depend less on production …
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For farmers in Papua Pegunungan (Papua Highlands), weather conversations often begin long before crops are planted. People watch the mountains. They watch river levels. Occasionally they simply look at whether …
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Politics
Documentary Film Pesta Babi: Merauke Food Estate Faces Activism and Reality
by Senamanby SenamanThis week, Yasinta Moiwend, better known as Mama Sinta from Wanam Village, Ilwayab District, appeared in several social media videos, sounding emotional but firm. Sitting among community members in Papua …
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On the edge of Papua Selatan’s (South Papua) vast wetlands, excavators continue working under the heat of Merauke’s dry seasacon. Recently, the Wanam area in Merauke has become one of …
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What began as a discussion around an independent film quickly evolved into a wider political conversation about Papua, freedom of expression, and the role of the Indonesian state. Over the …
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On the morning of May 16, 2026, farmers gathered on a stretch of agricultural land in District Wania, Timika, carrying sacks and harvesting tools while police officers stood nearby helping …
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The debate surrounding the documentary film Pesta Babi intensified across Indonesia in May 2026 after plans for public screenings in several cities triggered political discussion, student debate, and security concerns …