The West Java Provincial Government, through its Plantation Office, has launched a strategic program to maintain the financial stability of cocoa farmers during the production waiting period. This initiative focuses on providing technical assistance and intercrop seeds that can generate additional income for farmers before their cocoa trees are ready for harvest. This step was taken to prevent farmers from switching to other commodities due to the long growth cycle and high maintenance costs associated with cocoa plants. Through this support, the government hopes to sustain the productivity of cocoa plantations so that the raw material supply for the national chocolate industry remains stable.
For association members and industry stakeholders, this policy provides long-term certainty regarding the supply of high-quality cocoa beans from the West Java region. The program also includes financial management training and modern cultivation techniques to ensure that land productivity increases significantly despite the challenges of fluctuating weather patterns. Strong government support is expected to strengthen West Java's position as a leading cocoa producer that is competitive in both domestic and international markets. By securing farmers' livelihoods, the local cocoa industry is projected to become more resilient and ready to face the dynamics of global market competition in 2026.
