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SEAPlant.Net/PENSA is
forming alliances with several partner agencies to work with seaplant
farmers and build solid seaplant sources. The core of our network is a
“farmer cooperator” program that ties major farming areas into a
“SourceNet” that is linked together through Internet computer
terminals, personal visits and telecommunication links. The focal
geographic area of present SourceNet is shown in the figure on the
opposite page. Among the tools and solutions being developed and
applied through SourceNet are: |
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Technical information such as
the present series of monographs. These are being developed for
print and electronic media. |
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Technical assistance in the form
of SEAPlant.Net extension teams that visit farm regions and
exchange information with farmers and first-level collectors or
processors. |
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Assistance with the introduction
of better planting materials and improved agronomy methods
including a program of bringing the best farmers to visit other
farm areas and share knowledge with their peers throughout the
region. |
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Impending development of an
internet-based communication network that connects farmers to each
other and to the world. |
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An integrated crop-logging and
commercial information network that will distribute information
through the GIS and publications of SEAPlant.Net. |
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A “Pabrik-mini” program that
will bring process capacity as close as possible to seaplant
sources and seaplant producers. Processing seaweeds close to their
sources is a means for the best producing regions to realize
competitive advantage from comparative advantage. |
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Developing tools and solutions
for linking seaplant SME and ME to adequate financing. |
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Existing, planned & potential Seaplant
SourceNet Stations (Located in Indonesia unless noted as Philippines (RP)
or Malaysia (MY)) |
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1. |
Makassar & environs |
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2. |
Bali |
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3. |
Madura / Surabaya |
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4. |
Jeniponto / Bantaeng |
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5. |
Takalar |
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6. |
Manado &Pulau Nain |
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7. |
Maumere |
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8. |
Lembata |
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9. |
Kupang |
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10. |
East Lombok/Sumbawa |
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11. |
Sabah, MY |
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12. |
Zamboanga, RP |
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13. |
Pulau Tanahkeke |
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14. |
Kendari / Baubau |
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15. |
Tarakan / Balikpapan |
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16. |
Halmahera |
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17. |
Ambon |
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18. |
Cebu City, RP |
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19. |
Davao, RP |
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20. |
Bongao / Sitangkai RP |
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21. |
Jolo / Siasi RP |
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22. |
Balabac, RP/MY |
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23. |
Dobo |
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24. |
Sorong |
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25. |
Biak |
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26. |
Riau Islands |
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