Smooth Roads Promote Regional Agriculture

Good quality roads have been proven to stimulate the agriculture sector in Liang Melas Datas, Karo regency. North Sumatra. On the other hand, damaged roads in Central Lampung are threatening the local economy.

KOMPAS/AUFRIDA WISMI WARASTRI

The condition of village roads that have been repaired in Liang Melas Datas, Karo Regency, North Sumatra, Wednesday (2/2/2022).

KABANJAHE, KOMPAS — After road repairs of more than a year in the area of Liang Melas Datas in Karo regency, North Sumatra, the local agriculture sector has been reinvigorated. The price of fertilizer has decreased drastically. The selling price of oranges, red chilies and other agricultural produce are rising. It is hoped that the road repairs, which now cover around 24 kilometers out of a total 38 kilometers, can be completed.

Work to harden and asphalt roads started in the agricultural center of Liang Melas Datas after representatives of the local community brought a gift consisting of 3 tonnes of oranges to the State Palace in Jakarta in December 2021. President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo personally received the gift. Later, the President visited the region in February 2022. Last week, the President again visited the region to inspect the roads and remind local residents that damaged roads had been repaired in several parts of Sumatra, including North Labuhanbatu regency, North Sumatra.