West Papua has all the natural wealth and various unique and very unique cultures. Natural wealth to cultural wealth owned by the land of Papua must always be preserved and maintained its cultural values.
A millennial farmer who comes from Papua island is able to take advantage of the potential of Papua’s nature. He is able to convert akway wood into agricultural products that can promise production and sale for the community’s economy.
At first glance, this akway bark is similar to cinnamon and sappan wood. However, this wood has a larger diameter than the wood. However, this wood is unique and has many benefits if young people and millennials can take advantage of it.
From the results of chemical laboratory tests, extracts of leaves, bark, and roots of this plant are proven to contain many good compounds. This will be used by Papuan youth as a potential development of drugs and other materials.
The agriculture minister said strengthening the role of millennial farmers throughout Indonesia which aims to coordinate information and development programs. This development will be carried out quickly throughout the entire West Papua region.
The Role of the Millennial Generation in Improving Agriculture in Papua
Millennial farmers have a very important role in encouraging the development of business networks in the Papua region. Therefore, the government really hopes that this seminar activity can accelerate the resonance and strengthening of millennial farmers in Papua.
This Will Also Encourage An Increase In The Productivity Of Standardized, Modern, And Marketable Agricultural Products. With This, The Head Of The Extension For The Development Of Agricultural Human Resources Sees The Opportunity For The Involvement Of The Younger
In Addition, Considering That West Papua Has A Demographic That Is Characterized By The Dominant Population Of Productive Age. The Millennial Generation Grows Together With The Development Of Information Technology, So They Have Created In All Aspects Of Life.
The Young Generation Is Expected To Be Able To Create New Business Opportunities, Especially On Papua Island. The Agricultural Business Becomes An Opportunity Along With The Basic Needs Of The Community And The Development Of Increasingly Sophisticated
To Attract The Demographic Bonus Of The Millennial Generation, The Government Has Established 2,000 DPM/DPA Spread Across All Provinces In Indonesia. To Increase The Role Of The Younger Generation In Developing And Advancing The Agricultural Sector.
The entrepreneurial spirit must be embedded in millennials in Papua island. They must develop the sophistication of technology and the opportunities provided in the current developed era.
Processing of the Profitable Akway Agricultural Sector for West Papua
The akway processing itself will be carried out by the millennial generation who will produce quality local products. They have a desire to prosper local farmers who rely on natural forest products from Papua.
In addition to this akway processing, the millennial generation in Papua is engaged in hydroponic vegetable cultivation with lettuce and pokcoy vegetables. They have been doing this cultivation since 2018 as an effort to present smart farming in Manokwari.
They market their products to serve demand around the Manokwari area. They will put their products into supermarkets but they have not been able to meet the target demand. This production will continue to be increased in order to meet the target.
The next generation of this nation must continue to present various ideas and innovations that can advance this nation. Especially for the people and the younger generation who are in the West Papua region, this will stimulate the economy there.
Not only that, the preservation and utilization of nature will be realized so that people do not have to worry about raw materials and treatment. They can take advantage of natural resources as a source of livelihood and the welfare of the community.
Programs to Foster an Entrepreneurial Spirit in Millennials
To create a generation with an entrepreneurial spirit, the community and the younger generation must be given the right education. They must really understand the business world and how the development of the economy and the agricultural sector in West Papua
• Product marketing
A young generation of entrepreneurs must understand how to market their products well. Not only that, but young entrepreneurs must also see business opportunities and consumer interest in being interested in the products we produce
• Business education
This education applies to all business people who want to start business activities, especially the millennial generation who want to be involved in this world. They must understand the business situation that exists in today’s modern era and must keep up with technology.
This will also affect product advertising or marketing. In the digital era, digital marketing is certainly a powerful weapon in the marketing sector. Therefore, many millennial businessmen use this method.
• Consumer behavior
Consumer behavior is also important to analyze when doing a business. An entrepreneur must understand the factors that attract consumers or what business sector is suitable for the people and consumers of West Papua.
