InfoSAWIT, PONTIANAK – The Head of the Plantation and Livestock Agency (Disbunnak) of West Kalimantan Province, Heronimus Hero, has announced significant progress in the Cattle and Oil Palm Integration System (SISKA) program in the region, with the cattle population reaching 2,000.
“We now have 13 SISKA clusters in West Kalimantan, with a cattle population of approximately 2,000,” said Heronimus Hero in Pontianak, as quoted by InfoSAWIT from Antara, Monday (18/11/2024).
The SISKA program integrates cattle farming with oil palm plantations, offering a sustainable approach to enhancing agricultural productivity. Heronimus expressed optimism that the program would continue to grow, targeting an annual increase of 1,000 cattle.
“The integration of cattle with oil palm plantations holds great potential in West Kalimantan. In the next one to two years, we aim to add around 1,000 more cattle,” he added.
Heronimus explained that one of the program’s primary goals is to utilize concession land for cattle farming development. By fostering collaboration between oil palm plantations and cattle farming, SISKA presents an innovative solution to optimize land use.
“Much of the land in West Kalimantan comprises concession areas. Therefore, we rely on collaboration between oil palm plantations and cattle farming to develop cattle commodities in this region,” he explained.
Currently, the SISKA program operates in six regencies: Landak, Sanggau, Bengkayang, Sambas, and Sintang. With 13 clusters in total, the program is actively promoted to support agribusiness-driven economic growth in West Kalimantan.
“Out of the 13 clusters, the program is already running in six regencies. We will continue to maximize and expand its implementation to ensure its benefits are more widely felt,” concluded Heronimus.
The SISKA program is expected not only to boost the cattle population but also to support the sustainability of the plantation and livestock sectors in West Kalimantan. With effective synergy, the integration of cattle and oil palm plantations is believed to generate positive economic impacts for the region. (T2)
