30 Ha Rice Fields in Krueng Raya Terlantar

Approximately 30 hectares of rice fields in Gampong Meunasah Kulam, Beurandeh and Gampong Payakameng, Krueng Raya Settlement, Mesjid Raya Sub-district, Aceh Besar, since the last few years neglected. Because, for rice fields that can not be flooded water.

Khaidir, the local Agricultural Extension Officer told Serambi on Friday, said the popular rice field called "bayee blee of debt" by local residents has not been in production for a long time. In fact, with an area of ​​30 hectares will potentially produce large amounts of grain.

According to him, so far most local people depend on livelihood as traditional fishermen. Whereas if the rice field gets a water supply, it will become a new livelihood for the local community. And can boost the economy in the area of ​​Krueng Raya.

"In several meetings with the government, we have asked the rice fields to be considered, in order to be utilized by the people, but until now there has been no results," he said.

Residents hope that the area can be built dam or embung, as a source of water to flow into the rice fields. Moreover, the location is located on the side of the river that has enough water to flow the rice fields.