Kelompok Tani Karya Baru

The producer

Driven by the initiative and dedication of the people of Hiyung Village, Tapin Tengah District, Tapin Regency, to preserve and promote Hiyung Chili (Capsicum frutescens) as a distinctive chili variety of South Kalimantan, the Karya Baru Farmer Group (Kelompok Tani Karya Baru) was established as a platform to improve cultivation practices, expand market access, and develop value-added processed products. Founded in 2016 by Junaidi, the group has grown from producing fresh chilies to manufacturing a wide range of processed products, such as chili paste, chili sauce, chili floss, chili powder, and chili flakes. Working in collaboration with the Women Farmers Group (Kelompok Wanita Tani), government agencies and various partners, the Karya Baru Farmer Group continues to strengthen its business, enhance the value of Hiyung Chili, and generate sustainable economic benefits for the people of Hiyung Village.

The product

Hiyung Chili (Capsicum frutescens) is a distinctive chili variety native to Hiyung Village, Tapin Regency, and is recognized as one of the hottest chilies in Indonesia. Its uniqueness lies not only in its exceptional pungency but also in the natural environment where it is cultivated. Hiyung Chili is grown on wetlands that were formed through natural geological processes over thousands of years, creating soils rich in organic matter and essential nutrients. Combined with abundant water resources and the tropical climate of Kalimantan, these conditions produce larger chilies with an intense level of heat, making Hiyung Chili as one of Indonesia’s spiciest chili varieties. For the people of Hiyung Village, Hiyung Chili is more than an agricultural commodity—it is a symbol of local identity and an important source of livelihood. The cultivation knowledge, passed down through generations, reflects the community’s local wisdom in sustainably utilizing and preserving the unique wetland landscape.

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