Dogfruit Warrior

Uraso may be known as a jengkol (Archidendron pauciflorum) or dogfruit producer, but it was Seliwati who stood behind him.

Purwani Diyah Prabandari

April 7, 2020

THE mother of three introduced the residents of Uraso village in North Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi, to jengkol around eight years ago.

Damaris Z.B, an Uraso villager who also planted jengkol trees, said that Seliwati went around to persuade locals. “One tree produces this many kilograms, compare that to oil palm. Besides, oil palm yields lesser produce as they age, while jengkol gives more the older they get,” said Damaris on M

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