Food security in Papua

As December settles in across Papua—from the swaying palms of coastal villages to the mist-shrouded peaks of the central highlands—a quiet but urgent mission unfolds. For families scattered across remote …

When President Prabowo Subianto announced his administration’s intention to build one million hectares of new agricultural land in Papua Selatan, it marked one of the most ambitious food-security interventions in …

As December 2025 approaches, families across Papua prepare not only for holiday gatherings and festive celebrations but also for one of the most basic necessities: rice. In a vast region …

In the mist-covered valleys of Jayawijaya, where steep mountains rise dramatically over fertile highland plains, agriculture has long been both a lifeline and a challenge. The region’s rugged topography and …

As the sunrise broke over Jayapura on a recent August Friday morning in 2025, the hubbub of the city’s old-style markets carried a strange sense of anticipation. Clients and traders …

In a vibrant celebration of cultural pride and agricultural resilience, the Colo Sagu Festival 2025 unfolded as a dynamic showcase of Papua’s ancestral wisdom and its modern potential. Held in …

WEST PAPUA – By carrying out national programs and supporting local food security, the Acting Governor of West Papua, Drs. Ali Baham Temongmere, MTP accompanied by the Regent of Kaimana …

MERAUKE – The Government of South Papua Province continues to motivate the community, especially farmers, not to be discouraged from planting corn. This is due to the large potential for …