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        "id": 1717322,
        "msgid": "house-of-representatives-agricultural-irrigation-as-a-strategic-investment-for-the-economy-1777904665",
        "date": "2026-05-04 19:40:34",
        "title": "House of Representatives: Agricultural Irrigation as a Strategic Investment for the Economy",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Agriculture",
        "summary": "Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Sari Yuliati, has emphasised that the construction and rehabilitation of agricultural irrigation networks represent a strategic investment essential to the nation's economy, directly benefiting farmers by reducing reliance on seasonal rains and boosting sustainable crop yields. During the handover of irrigation aid in Penujak Village, West Lombok, she highlighted persistent challenges such as uneven water distribution and poor maintenance, underscoring the DPR's commitment to overseeing state budget utilisation to ensure tangible benefits for the community. Yuliati called for joint efforts from local governments, farmer groups, and the public to prevent budget leakages and project failures, aiming to enhance planting indices and overall food security.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives for\nEconomic and Financial Affairs, Sari Yuliati, stated that the\nconstruction and rehabilitation of agricultural irrigation networks is\nnot merely a physical project, but a strategic investment that directly\ntouches the lifeline of the people\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis irrigation assistance is not just about channelling water to\nthe fields, but about ensuring our farmers are no longer dependent on\nthe seasons and can increase harvests sustainably,\u201d said Sari in a\nstatement received in Jakarta on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>This was conveyed by Sari during the handover of rice field\nirrigation assistance in Penujak Village, West Praya, Lombok, West Nusa\nTenggara, on Sunday (3\/5).<\/p>\n<p>The rice field irrigation assistance serves as an important momentum\nin efforts to strengthen national food security while affirming the\nstate\u2019s commitment to farmers.<\/p>\n<p>According to Sari, classic issues such as uneven water distribution,\ndamaged irrigation infrastructure, and minimal maintenance have long\nbeen serious obstacles for farmers.<\/p>\n<p>Sari conveyed that the Indonesian House of Representatives will\ncontinue to monitor the use of state funds to ensure they do not stop at\nceremonies but are truly felt by the community.<\/p>\n<p>She also reminded that programmes funded by the State Budget must be\naccompanied by strict oversight and active community participation.\nWithout active participation, the potential for budget leakages and\nstalled projects will continue to \u201chaunt\u201d agricultural development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe state is already present through the State Budget; what is now\nneeded is collective commitment from local governments, farmer groups,\nand the community to maintain and utilise it optimally,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>She also hopes that the irrigation assistance will drive an increase\nin the cropping index in the West Praya region, so farmers can harvest\nnot just once or twice a year but become more productive.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the handover also serves as a reminder that the success of\ngovernment programmes is not measured merely by the amount of funds\ndisbursed, but by the extent of their impact on people\u2019s lives,\nespecially those at the forefront of national food production.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/house-of-representatives-agricultural-irrigation-as-a-strategic-investment-for-the-economy-1777904665",
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