Cassava imports in 2018 reached 500,000 tons: https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/msi-impor-singkong-sepanjang-2018-capai-500000-ton/19 December 2018 Chairman of the Indonesian Cassava Society (MSI) Suharyo Husein said, the projected cassava imports in the form of tapioca throughout 2018 reached 500,000 tons. Because, Indonesian cassava production is unable to meet industrial needs. Import dependence can be reduced if the government incorporates cassava into a national strategic commodity.
Planting Corn Growers Select Pause When Planting : http://berita.suaramerdeka.com/petani-pilih-tanam-jagung-saat-jeda-tanam/12 October 2014 Farmers from the village of Subdistrict Kracak Ajibarang in this drought prefer to plant corn rather than soybeans. In addition to the quantity of results, post-harvest processing of corn assessed more easily and quickly.
Farmer from Kracak Tohirin (60) says, that in addition to how to plant and harvest easier, faster assessed corn sold. Provided that the corn has been dried, the corn can be sold into the market.
"Besides planting corn turned out easier and faster. If soybeans to mow the grass does need patience. Especially when it's old and harvest, then it should do the prose cutting, drying, peeling skin and cleaning soybeans, "he said.
HS No. 0601.20.20.00
1 July 2019
Trade Data 2018
Definition
Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, dormant, in growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots other than roots of heading 12.12. Bulbs, tubers, tuberous roots, corms, crowns and rhizomes, in growth or in flower; chicory plants and roots : Chicory roots.