InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – In an effort to enhance the effectiveness of the plantation sector, Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) has officially issued Ministerial Regulation (Permentan) Number 3 of 2024 concerning Agricultural Area Development.
One key provision of this regulation is the establishment of minimum land size standards for national plantation areas, including a maximum area of 6,000 hectares for oil palm plantations.
Acting Director General of Plantations, Heru Tri Widarto, explained that the designation of national plantation area locations under Permentan 3/2024 aims to provide legal certainty and promote more effective development of plantations across Indonesia.
“This regulation is mandated by legislation, requiring each technical directorate general to propose a draft ministerial decision on national area locations and agricultural area development,” Heru stated, as quoted by InfoSAWIT on Friday, December 6, 2024, in Jakarta.
The regulation covers various commodities under national plantation area development, including oil palm, coconut, coffee, cocoa, rubber, sugar palm, sago, tea, cashew nuts, sugarcane, pepper, nutmeg, and cloves. The designated plantation areas must meet specific criteria, such as being managed by farmers or plantation companies and possessing an established agricultural system encompassing cultivation, post-harvest processing, and marketing.
The minimum land size requirements for key commodities include, Oil Palm: 6,000 hectares, Tea: 600 hectares, Sugarcane: 2,000 hectares, Sugar Palm: 2,000 hectares, Other Commodities: 3,000 hectares
Heru emphasized the importance of synergy and commitment among all stakeholders to achieve sustainable plantation development. “The government is fully committed to supporting the development of Indonesia's plantation sector. Together, we can strengthen the potential of our national plantations,” he stated.
With this new regulation, the government aims to boost productivity while ensuring the sustainability of the plantation sector, which remains a vital pillar of Indonesia’s national economy. (T2)
