The planting of chili at Jakarta Provincial Government's land in Ciangir, Tangerang, Banten will empower local farmers. Total land owned by Jakarta Provincial Government is 100 hectares.

" We prepare seeds, fertilizer, and training for the farmers"

"We prepare seeds, fertilizer, and training for the farmers," said Darjamuni, Head Dept. of Food Tenacity, Maritime and Agriculture, Tuesday (1/10).

Later on, harvesting result will be divided 80 percent for farmer and 20 percent for Jakarta Provincial Government. 30 hectares for chili planting is not able to be handled by the agency ddue to lack of human resource.

Through the sharing system, it is hoped able to advance the farmer welfare.

"As the first stage, we'll prepare 20 thousand seeds," he closed.