At 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. …
South Papua food estate
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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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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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Development
Sowing the Seeds of Prosperity: South Papua’s Food Estate and Indonesia’s Food Sovereignty Journey
by Senamanby SenamanIn the lush expanses of South Papua, a quiet revolution is taking root — a bold initiative poised to transform 451,000 hectares of land into one of Indonesia’s most ambitious …