Sorghum, Local Food Development to Strengthen Family Food Security

In this interview, Mama Loreta shared the history and knowledge of sorghum, discussing the key stakeholders involved and the timeline of sorghum development in her area. She highlighted how farmers introduced sorghum, its marketing strategies, and their expectations from Larantuka towards the government. The subsequent interview featured Mr. Muhammad Afairul Romadon, a sorghum farmer from Jombang, East Java, who further deepened our understanding of sorghum. Romadon explained his motivation for cultivating sorghum, emphasizing its benefits and applications in treating various diseases as an alternative food. He also discussed the progress of sorghum cultivation in his region and expressed his hopes for support from relevant parties in fostering the future development of sorghum.

September 10, 2023
Language: Bahasa
Radio: JRKDem (Jaringan Radio Komunitas untuk Demokrasi)

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