To support local agricultural development and improve community welfare, Agincourt Resources held the groundbreaking ceremony for the planting of 10,000 chili pepper seedlings in Muara Hutaraja Village, Muara Batang Toru District, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. This initiative is part of the Company’s ongoing Community Development and Empowerment program. The collaboration between the Tapanuli Selatan Regency Government and young, entrepreneurial farmers was key to the success of this event. A 5,000 square meter plot of land has been prepared to serve as a fertile field for chili pepper plants, which have high economic potential.
Community Development Manager at Agincourt Resources, Rohani Simbolon, expressed her optimism regarding the program’s positive impact. “We are not only providing seedlings and land but are also committed to supporting farmers in adopting modern agricultural technologies. The goal is to enable them to significantly increase their productivity and harvest quality. We hope that this program can serve as a prime example of how the Company can contribute to rural development,” she stated.
Muara Hutaraja Village Head, Rohim Siregar, expressed his gratitude for Agincourt Resources’ support. “This program is very beneficial for our community. In addition to increasing farmers’ income, it also creates new job opportunities and stimulates village economic growth. We hope that this cooperation can continue,” said Rohim.
Agincourt Resources hopes that this initial chili pepper planting program can be the first step towards building sustainable agriculture in Tapanuli Selatan. Going forward, the company will continue to strive to develop similar programs involving various other agricultural commodities.
