How Indonesian prisoners are boosting local food security

Added on 26 May 2025

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How Indonesian prisoners are boosting local food security

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In an inspiring move blending social rehabilitation and agricultural innovation, Lembaga Pemasyarakatan (Lapas) Kelas IIA Tarakan has partnered with Super Sayur, a local micro-enterprise (UMKM), to market hydroponically grown vegetables produced by inmates. This collaboration highlights how modern farming techniques can empower prisoners while contributing to food security in Tarakan City.

From Prison to Produce: Hydroponic Training for Inmates

Under the guidance of the prison’s Work Activity Section (Seksi Kegiatan Kerja), inmates are trained in hydroponic farming, cultivating high-demand crops like pakcoy, mustard greens, and other leafy vegetables in a controlled greenhouse environment.