The harvest of 4 tons of shallots was carried out in collaboration with Karya Makmur Sentosa Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) in Karanglo Village, Kerek District, Tuban Regency.
Tuban, 2 June 2026 – PT United Tractors Semen Gresik (UTSG), a subsidiary of PT United Tractors Tbk (UT), in collaboration with Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) Karya Makmur Sentosa of Karanglo Village, Kerek District, Tuban Regency, has successfully developed a shallot cultivation program that produced approximately four tons of high-quality shallots during this year’s harvest season. The harvest generated a total sales value of around IDR 120 million.
This achievement demonstrates that well-planned and collaborative management of local agricultural potential can create tangible economic benefits for rural communities. With a market price reaching IDR 30,000 per kilogram, the shallots harvested in Karanglo Village received positive responses from collectors and traders due to their quality and compliance with market standards.
Director of BUMDes Karya Makmur Sentosa, Nurhadi, stated that this harvest achievement was the result of strong collaboration among all stakeholders involved, including farmers, BUMDes management, the village government, and UTSG.
“We are grateful that this harvest season yielded approximately four tons of high-quality shallots. The entire harvest has been purchased by buyers for around IDR 120 million. This achievement proves that agricultural initiatives managed professionally and consistently can generate significant economic benefits for the community,” said Nurhadi.
Meanwhile, Village Facilitator from the Professional Village Assistance Program (PD TPP) of Kerek District, Bisrul Khaufi, also expressed appreciation for the success achieved through the collaboration between BUMDes, local communities, and the private sector in developing the village’s economic potential.
“This shallot harvest demonstrates how village potential can be optimized through strong collaboration among the community, village government, BUMDes, and the private sector. The results not only generate economic value but also serve as a best practice for developing village enterprises based on local resources,” said Bisrul.
UTSG’s support for the program has been delivered through agricultural mentoring, farmer capacity-building initiatives, and collaboration with the village government and BUMDes to develop high-value agricultural commodities. The program also reflects the company’s commitment to community empowerment and strengthening local economies through sustainable utilization of village resources.
The success of this shallot harvest is expected to serve as a foundation for the development of other leading agricultural commodities in Karanglo Village. Through continuous collaboration among UTSG, the village government, BUMDes, and local farmer groups, the program is expected to further strengthen the village’s economic independence while contributing to long-term community welfare.