JAKARTA – Deputy Regent of Puncak Regency, Central Papua, Naftali Akawal, met with Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman in Jakarta to discuss efforts to develop the agricultural, plantation, particularly Arabica coffee, and livestock sectors in Puncak Regency.
The meeting, held on Monday (August 24, 2026), was also attended by Puncak Agriculture Agency Head Viktor Nemba Pongsonggi, Head of the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) Herman Wanma, and officials from the Puncak Agriculture Agency.
Naftali said Puncak Regency has significant potential in agriculture and plantations, particularly because of its highland geography. The region’s natural conditions are considered suitable for developing Arabica coffee as well as various vegetable commodities.
During the meeting, the Puncak Regency Government proposed support from the Ministry of Agriculture in the form of programs, technical assistance, and agricultural equipment to increase productivity while strengthening food security and the local economy.
Regarding Arabica coffee development, Minister Amran encouraged the local government to begin with a pilot plantation covering 100 hectares.
“Start with 100 hectares of Arabica coffee first. If it succeeds and can be managed properly, we can expand it to 500 hectares,” Amran said.
The Puncak Regency Government has reportedly prepared up to 500 hectares of land for Arabica coffee cultivation. The Ministry of Agriculture has also expressed its readiness to provide small-scale agricultural machinery and equipment to support farming and plantation activities in the region.
Amran instructed the Puncak Regency Government to coordinate immediately with the Directorate General of Plantations to follow up on the technical plans for coffee, livestock, and agricultural development.
He also reaffirmed the central government’s commitment to supporting food-sector development in Papua. According to Amran, the government has allocated around Rp5 trillion for Papua’s regions during the 2025–2026 period, including funding for land development and agricultural production facilities.
Amran emphasized that agricultural development in Papua must be tailored to the characteristics and potential of each region so that production can be optimized and provide greater economic benefits for local communities.
Meanwhile, Naftali said coffee and vegetable production potential is spread across 25 districts in Puncak Regency. The local government hopes central government support can accelerate agricultural development and make the sector a major driver of the regional economy.
“We conveyed the potential of coffee plantations and vegetable production across the 25 districts in Puncak Regency. For the past two years, we have not received program assistance allocations from the Ministry of Agriculture,” Naftali said.
He added that central government support is increasingly important amid budget efficiency measures that have affected the fiscal capacity of local governments.
In addition to increasing agricultural productivity, strengthening the sector is expected to help communities address the risks of crop failure caused by extreme weather and El Niño.
The development of Arabica coffee, vegetables, and livestock is expected not only to strengthen food security but also to create new economic opportunities, increase household incomes, and support sustainable economic development in Puncak Regency.
