Dahlia Urban Farming Park in Central Jakarta Inaugurated
Reported by Wuri Setyaningsih | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Central Jakarta Deputy Mayor, Chaidir inaugurated the Urban Farming Dahlia Park at Jalan Pride RW 07, Cempaka Putih Barat, Cempaka Putih.
The aim is to boost the economic potential of the community
Central Jakarta Deputy Mayor, Chaidir expressed the construction of the Dahlia RW 07 Urban Farming Park is the result of synergy with the BRI Bank Women's Association (IWABRI). In this collaboration, a land area as wide as 300 square meters was converted into an urban farming location.
"The aim is to boost the economic potential of the community through urban farming," he expressed, Monday (7/10).
Hundreds of Thousands of Productive Plants will Be Distributed to ResidentsOn this land, his party complemented urban farming with catfish ponds whose results could be enjoyed by residents.
"Hopefully, it can be developed by planting and raising animals to be more varied," he continued.
Central Jakarta Maritime, Agriculture, and Food Security Sub-agency (KPKP) Head, Penty Yunesi Pudyastuti added a total of three hydroponic racks and eight catfish ponds were built in the park.
"BRI also provided pump assistance for watering plants, toilets, seedlings and seeds," she explained.
Dahlia Farmer Group (Poktan) for RW 07 Chairman, Irianto Sidarta admitted he said he was happy to receive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assistance from BRI by Rp 300 million.
"Renovation has been started from April to July," he stated.
