NTT Earthquake: Indonesia Intensifies Food Aid, Farm Recovery Efforts

In response to the earthquake that struck Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, the Indonesian government is intensifying food aid to affected residents and focusing on the recovery of damaged agricultural infrastructure. The earthquake has caused significant damage to numerous crops and agricultural facilities in NTT province, severely impacting the agricultural sector, which is the backbone of the regional economy. The government plans to provide support to affected farmers by distributing agricultural inputs such as seeds and fertilizers, repairing irrigation facilities, and rebuilding agricultural product distribution networks to prevent further damage and achieve early recovery of production. Regarding food aid, the government is continuing and expanding emergency food supplies to the affected areas to stabilize residents' lives. Efforts are being made to ensure swift aid reaches even isolated areas by utilizing various transportation methods, including aircraft and ships. This earthquake has highlighted the vulnerability of the agricultural sector in NTT province and underscored the importance of strengthening disaster response capabilities. The government is expected to proceed with a comprehensive recovery plan from a medium to long-term perspective, including the development of disaster-resilient agricultural infrastructure and risk management education for farmers. Source: Antara News (English)