The Climate Considerations in Revitalizing Agricultural Sector in the Province of East Kalimantan
Lisa Astria Milasari
University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 80-Samarinda City, East Kalimantan-75124, Indonesia.
Akas Pinaringan Sujalu *
University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 80-Samarinda City, East Kalimantan-75124, Indonesia.
Hairun Jariah
University of 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda, Jalan Ir. H. Juanda 80-Samarinda City, East Kalimantan-75124, Indonesia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to identify the concept of food estate which placed on the basis of integration sectors and sub-sector accordingly to an agribusiness system in order to utilize the resources optimally and sustainably. Furthermore, professionally managed, supported by qualified human resources, appropriate technology as well as environmentally qualified referred to the existence climate data (especially on the rainfall and its temperature) using agro-based approaches. Knowledge and capacity of the farmers need to be improved so that available technology can be applied properly. In lack of synergy among authorized agencies, the establishment of Food Estate Management Authority is also recommended. A set of action plans as recommendations for the policy makers in the province of East Kalimantan has been formulated.
Keywords: Food estate, agriculture, climate, crops, farming