POULTRYINDONESIA, Sumba — The Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) is pushing for the development of integrated downstream poultry production in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) as part of a strategy to strengthen the national poultry supply chain based on regional potential. This program is aimed at building a poultry ecosystem that is efficient, competitive, and sustainable.
As part of the implementation preparations, the Ministry conducted a field review to ensure technical readiness and regional support. Key aspects under review include the availability of water sources, logistical access, potential sites for poultry houses, and plans for supporting facilities such as feed mills and poultry slaughterhouses (RPHU). The results of this review will serve as the basis for technical planning and future implementation stages.
Local governments have welcomed the development plan. The Regent of East Sumba, Umbu Lili Pekuwali, views the integrated poultry downstreaming program as a strategic opportunity for the region.
“We see this program as a strategic opportunity to drive regional economic growth, create jobs, and improve the welfare of the community, especially local farmers and workers,” he stated during an audience in East Sumba Regency last Tuesday (Dec 30, 2025).
A similar commitment was expressed by the Regent of Southwest Sumba, Ratu Ngadu Bonu Wulla. She emphasized the local government’s readiness to support poultry integration and downstreaming in her region, particularly to meet the community’s high demand for animal protein.
“We are heading directly to the field to ensure the readiness of the location and the supporting ecosystem. If there are any obstacles, we are ready to find solutions together so that this program can run immediately,” she said.
According to Ratu Ngadu Bonu Wulla, regional poultry integration is expected to not only strengthen food security but also stimulate the local economy through the involvement of farmers and the local community. “The local government is ready to provide support. Our principle is clear: the community must benefit so that this program remains sustainable,” she added.
Integrated poultry downstreaming is designed to cover the entire business chain within a single area—ranging from feed supply and breeding to cultivation, processing, and the distribution of poultry products. Through this approach, the government hopes regional poultry production will grow while providing added value to the local economy.
Previously, the Director General of Livestock and Animal Health at the Ministry of Agriculture, Agung Suganda, stated that the development of integrated poultry downstreaming is expected to have a direct impact on the community, particularly in rural areas.
“With integrated poultry downstreaming, we hope this program can provide real benefits for the development of the regional livestock subsector, support the national demand for poultry products, and simultaneously create jobs and drive the village economy,” Agung said in Bone on Friday (Dec 26, 2025).
