Donomulyo Potentially Be a Center For Cocoa Again

Malang - DMC: District Donomulyo that used to be one of the centers of cocoa is currently pursued back into cocoa base in Malang. The Government, through the Department of Agriculture and Plantation, also has taken concrete by spreading the seeds of cacao to the people who want to plant cocoa. Some time ago, the Department of Agriculture and Plantation Malang Regency also has provided as many as 35 thousand cocoa seedlings for free. The assertion was made by Regent H. Rendra Krishna when performing activities in the District Donomulyo Anjangsana yesterday afternoon (27/10). The event which took place in Building Trisula was attended by various elements of society Donomulyo, such as religious leaders, gapoktan, youth, teachers until the PKK.

In Malang, there are approximately 1515 hectares of arable land that has the potential for cocoa, one of which is in District Donomulyo. Other areas are Sumbermanjing Wetan, Tirtoyudo, and Ampelgading. Regent also supports all of these steps. Because not only the governments who have lost interest to develop the potential of the local area. One resident had even voiced that Donomulyo cocoa crop can be planted again. "I hope our region to be noticed because of the potential for the cultivation of cocoa," said the origin Misdun Purworejo Village.

In addition, the regents also confirmed that cocoa will continue to be driven productivity through the steps on an ongoing basis and support infrastructure. For example fixes the economy the way for smooth entry and access to tourist attractions. Since it was also noted there are eight tourist beaches along the 19 miles that are in this district. Often it is becoming one of the obstacles in improving the economy in a region. Related to the cultivation of cocoa, confirmed by the regents, commodity price fluctuations of cocoa has fallen alias that is not too stable. "Commodities will be beneficial for the economy Donomulyo and surrounding communities," he said. The reason is certainly because Donomulyo region is one area that has a fairly extensive forest land for cultivation of cocoa, which is about 13 876 hectares. "Not only cocoa, this area has many other potential from agriculture and forests as well as tourism ranging from rice, corn, coconut, banana, cassava and forest products," explained Drs. A. Rizali, MM, local subdistrict. As is known, cocoa from Malang regency became one of the best products in Inodnesia as well as abroad. But the post-reform (1998), the potential for a superior product that was developed PTPN XII in a number of areas in Malang Regency was running again.

Polemic problem setting sights also expressed by some residents Kedungsalam. As is known, before entering the area of tourism, there are 2 pieces of window. The first booth is owned by PD Services Yasa, while the other counters are managed by LKDPH. As a result, villagers felt their income was reduced because of the tourists began to reluctantly anchored to Ngiyep as charged double entry fees. Not only merchants and service providers are disadvantaged, rural income from a place that started in the open since 1913 is also considerably reduced. Outpouring of the heart is spoken by Sutarmadji, chairman of the Village Kedungsalam BPD.

Regent said, should the two sides could meet to negotiate this to be resolved. Because the result of this polemic, tourism potential will be reduced this can be detrimental to all. "Later that both negotiate so this problem does not drag on, I'll also have to be invited in these negotiations," said the regent.

Cocoa Futures Prices Rise of U.S. $ 63

Cocoa prices traded on Nymex closed up. Cocoa futures prices for delivery in December 2011 closed at price levels of U.S. $ 2,756 per ton or higher at U.S. $ 63 from the previous price. Cocoa price increase occurred because of reports that the processing of cocoa production in North America has increased in the third quarter. Besides the rise in cocoa prices also affected the global cocoa production will decline due to the influence of weather. Ivory Coast production is estimated to fall 9% to 1.35 million tons, from 1.48 million tonnes the previous harvest year. Production of Ghana are also expected to decrease by about 11 percent on year to 805,000 tonnes from 905,000 tonnes.

Cocoa bean prices dried in Palu, Central Sulawesi until the end of October 2011 is still stable. Cocoa prices in the collector is at a level price of USD 21,600.00 per kilogram. Rise and fall of prices in the local market Cocoa always keep abreast of international prices. If the price rises on international markets, exporting auto purchase price and the traders certainly go better, and vice versa. Data Cocoa Plantation Office said production farmers Sulteng currently reaches over 137 000 tons with the total area of ​​224,113 hectares. The area is spread in 10 districts of Poso, Morowali, Tojo Una-Una, Buol, Tolitoli, Banggai, Banggai Islands, Parigi Moutong, Donggala, and Sigi.

Lampung Cocoa Exports Down 14.37 Percent

TRIBUNLAMPUNG.co.id - a long drought for some time past a significant impact on exports of cocoa Lampung.

Based on data from the Office of Cooperative export development, SMEs, Industry and Trade of the Province of Lampung to September 201.1 tonnage of cocoa exported only 11138.50 tonnes.

This amount is down 14.37 percent compared to same period last year which reached 134,457.70 tons.

The decrease in exports also affects the value. Recorded from January to September 2011 the export value is 354,517,404 U.S. dollars, while last year in the period 437 609 788 U.S. dollars in value.

According to the Head of Department of Cooperatives, SMEs, Industry and Commerce Isaac Lampung Province, the decline in export value not only locally, but nationally.

Even based on the Connecticut record export performance in particular is very disappointing month of August 2011, namely 82.5 million U.S. dollars fell 34.62 percent from the previous month which reached 125.31 billion U.S. dollars.

According to Isaac decline in export value because it is more influenced by the global crisis that has not been completed, resulting in lower cocoa products and derivatives. "The price of cocoa is also getting cheaper," he said, Sunday (30/10/2011)

Cocoa Prices Continue Improving

JAKARTA - Over the past three months, the price of cocoa is getting better. Although had dropped, cocoa prices began to rebound again in three days. In international markets, the price of cocoa for delivery in December 2011 already amounts to Rp 24 million per ton over the weekend. This price has gained 6.64% compared to early October which amounted to Rp 22.5 million per tonne.

Chairman of Indonesian Cocoa Farmers Association (Askindo), Zulhefi Sikumbang, assessing the price increase is related to the sluggish world's cocoa supply. It is estimated that cocoa production in Ivory Coast to fall 9% to 1.35 million tonnes from 1.48 million tonnes the previous harvest year. Productions of Ghana are also expected to decrease by about 11% on year to 805,000 tonnes from 905,000 tonnes.

Meanwhile, the national cocoa production also decreased. If in 2010, reached about 620,000 tons, this year would only reach 420,000 tons. The cause of this decline in cocoa production due to weather influences.

On the other hand, the higher the demand for cocoa processing industry in North America to boost production in the third quarter of this. Chairman of Indonesian Cocoa Industry Association (Aiki) Piter Jasman said the increased production of cocoa processing is to anticipate demand before Christmas and the end of the year.

"Towards the end of the year as at present, the food producers in Europe and America have started to meet the stock of raw material for chocolate," said Piter, last weekend.

Rising international cocoa prices affect cocoa prices in the domestic market. Zulhefi pointed out, the price of cocoa beans at the collector in Makassar three days ago is now up only Rp 20,000 to Rp 22,000.

Meanwhile, the implementation of customs out of cocoa beans judged capable of reviving the national cocoa processing industry. It gives a positive expectation for the Ministry of Industry data show exports of processed cocoa is also a sharp shot.

Executive Director of the Indonesian Cocoa Industry Association (aiki), Sindra Wijaya said, the consumption of cocoa beans by the domestic industry increased to 180,000 tonnes in 2010 from 125,000 tons in 2009. This year, the domestic cocoa industry is predicted to be able to absorb 280,000 tons of cocoa beans, he said recently.

Of increased absorption of the domestic industry, Sindra expects cocoa powder, cocoa butter and cocoa cake Indonesia could reach 200,000 tonnes in 2012.

Data from the Ministry of Industry said that exports of processed cocoa Indonesia increased from Rp 1.2 trillion in January-May 2010 to Rp 2 trillion this year. Exports of chocolate for the same period rose from Rp 106 billion from last year to Rp 139 billion in 2011. On the other hand, exports of cocoa beans fell from Rp 4 trillion in the first three months of 2010 to Rp 2.5 trillion in 2011.

To encourage the competitiveness of the cocoa industry in the country, Sindra advises the government immediately implement a national standard (SNI) for cocoa beans to the quality of raw materials processed cocoa industry improves. "Cocoa is not fermented to give unpleasant aroma. If the cocoa powder can be SNI, cocoa beans should also be encouraged so that farmers do fermentation, "he said.

He said the implementation of trade system of cocoa beans are better ways to encourage downstream of the cocoa industry in the application of BK for processed products such as cocoa beans that have been practiced for semi-finished products of palm oil industry. "If given the BK is also processed products, barely able to compete because the export destination countries are still applying high import duties for Indonesia," said Sindra.

India to apply customs duties to products processed cocoa Indonesia by 30%. The Europeans set import duties 7% -9% for cocoa preparations of the country, contrary to 0% import duty for similar products from Africa.