Kupang, Sept. 19 -- Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo emphasized the importance of optimizing the function of irrigation channels in a sustainable manner to strengthen the distribution of agricultural water more efficiently and equitably in rice fields.

"This irrigation channel is part of the transformation of the irrigation system to support food self-sufficiency while strengthening the water distribution system to be more efficient and equitable," said Hanggodo.

He made the statement when meeting with farmers who benefited from the Raknamo irrigation area in Kupang District, East Nusa Tenggara, Friday.

He stated that the Raknamo Dam irrigation area has primary and secondary channels measuring 8,228.53 meters with a standard area...