On Thursday, October 5 2023, the South Minahasa Regency Central Statistics Agency (BPS) continued to conduct a routine survey known as "Ubinan" to obtain accurate information regarding food crop production in this region. Head of BPS South Minahasa Regency, Hirsfeld Manullang S.Si., MSi, leads the implementation of this survey which takes place every four months.
The Ubinan Survey is a method carried out by BPS to collect data regarding food crop production, especially regarding crop productivity (yield per hectare). This information is very important in describing the current conditions of the agricultural sector, especially the food crop subsector. Data regarding productivity is collected regularly every four months through the Ubinan survey, ensuring that the information obtained is always up to date and accurate.
The main objective of the Ubinan survey is to increase food security in South Minahasa Regency. The availability of sufficient and quality food is a basic right of every individual, and the data collected through this survey helps the government in planning policies that support the production and distribution of sufficient food for the entire community. Therefore, the information obtained through the Ubinan survey is an important basis for maintaining food availability for community members.
In closing, the importance of the data produced through the Ubinan survey by BPS South Minahasa Regency cannot be underestimated. This data is not just numbers, but is a real picture of the current condition of food in this region. By having accurate data, the government and other policy makers can plan concrete steps to support food production, create jobs and improve the overall welfare of society. Therefore, the Ubinan survey is not just an ordinary survey, but is a very valuable tool in achieving food security and community welfare in South Minahasa Regency.
