Tuesday, 16 June 2026
DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The government of Deli Serdang Regency is preparing approximately 502 hectares of land in Kecamatan Sinembah Tanjung Muda (STM) Hulu under the TORA program (Agrarian Reform Object Land). The area will be primarily used for horticulture, with a focus on red onion cultivation, a key commodity influencing local food prices.
During a dialogue with farmers from the Arih Ersada Liang Pematang Farmers Association on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Dusun I, Desa Liang Pematang, Regent Asri Ludin Tambunan stated:"This land is designated for horticulture. Onions are an essential commodity that affects food prices for our community. Don't worry about selling your harvest – we will even help collect it directly."
Read Also:He emphasized that once the central government's decree (SK) is received, all parties must ensure the land is used exclusively for the agreed crops.
Government Provides Machinery and High-Quality Seeds
Read Also:To boost production, the Deli Serdang government will provide farmers with agricultural machinery and equipment (Alsintan) that can be borrowed for free through the Technical Implementation Unit (UPT).
"Use the equipment without rental costs. You only pay for fuel. We will cover any damages," explained Asri Ludin.
High-quality onion seeds will also be distributed. Each farmers' association must prepare a planting schedule to facilitate logistics during the harvest."I want the planting data so I know when vehicles should be sent. We will even collect the harvest at a price above production cost," he added.
Read Also:STM Hulu Set to Become Regional Onion Hub
The government is urging village heads to collaborate in ensuring the area develops into a dedicated onion center. This will allow local authorities to enhance infrastructure, including production routes and transport facilities.
With this initiative, STM Hulu is set to become a new onion cultivation hub in Deli Serdang. The project aims to strengthen regional food security while improving farmers' livelihoods.
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Farmers Ready to Expand Cultivation
Asli Ginting, representative of the Arih Ersada Liang Pematang Farmers Association, confirmed that farmers are prepared to plant onions on larger plots but called for faster land release, additional machinery, and sufficient seed supply for the April planting season."We are ready to grow more onions. But please provide more seeds and support us with machines so we can work faster," he said.
Read Also:Farmers also emphasized that only high-quality seeds would ensure optimal yields, disease resistance, and guaranteed post-harvest marketing. (INDC)
REPORTER: Edi Saputra
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